Sightseeing in Arras - what to see. Complete travel guide
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First of all, Arras attracts travelers with its famous architectural attractions of the past centuries and war monuments. Nevertheless, guests of the city have an opportunity to diversify …
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Arras is not rich in large shopping malls as there are mostly small specialty shops here. It is interesting to visit local clothing and shoe stores of famous French manufacturers. …
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It is very interesting to visit Arras with children. Young travelers will find many interesting activities here. If you happen to visit this French city in summer, take your children to …
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From an architectural point of view, Arras is one of the most beautiful cities in France. Although the city was severely damaged during World War I, there are still many notable …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Arras and surroundings
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Survived castles around Arras
♥ Castle 'Château de Olhain' Pas-de-Calais, 20.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Montmonrency' Nord, 30.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Péronne' Somme, 40 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Wineck' Bas-Rhin, 50.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'La Royère Castle' , 55.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Olhain' Pas-de-Calais, 20.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Montmonrency' Nord, 30.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Péronne' Somme, 40 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Wineck' Bas-Rhin, 50.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'La Royère Castle' , 55.4 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Arras
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Scarpe-Escaut' , 50.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Avesnois' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Caps et marais d’Opale' , 79.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Oise-Pays de France' , 124 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vexin français' , 148.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Scarpe-Escaut' , 50.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Avesnois' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Caps et marais d’Opale' , 79.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Oise-Pays de France' , 124 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vexin français' , 148.3 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Arras and around
♥ Art museum 'Louvre-Lens' Lens, 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Louvre-Lens' Lens, 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Arras from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Undergrounds of Naur
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Distance from Arras center - 45.6 km.
This city was found in the end of the 19th century. The researchers have found there a quite complex system of underground streets, squares and galleries. The whole area of the underground tunnels goes up to 2 kilometers. They are located 33 meters under the ground. There were found a lot of interesting buildings, one of them is an old church. Also, the researchers have cleared up that all city buildings were built by human force. Since the Medieval times, the Undergrounds of Naur had been covered with black legends, some people thought that this is an Aceldama. All these legends are connected with that fact that conquerors couldn’t understand where people went in just a few minutes. And how they knew that the conquerors were coming. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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27.07.2024
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