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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Arras

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Arras, France

Updated May 29, 2024

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Tunnels under Arras, France

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Carriere Wellington Tunnels

An underground city of ancient quarry tunnels hid thousands of Allied soldiers in WWI.
One of history's most infamous revolutionaries once lived here.

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La Maison de Robespierre

One of the most notorious leaders of the French Revolution once lived here.
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The Canadian National Vimy Ridge Memorial.

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Canadian National Vimy Memorial

A monument to the thousands of Canadian soldiers who died capturing the French ridge during World War I.
6 miles from Arras
The church ruins serve as a symbolic reminder about the casualties of war.

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Ruined Church of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire

The 16th-century church was kept in its ruined state as a reminder of the casualties of World War I.
7 miles from Arras
Jardin de la Fonderie

Douai, France

Jardin Public de la Fonderie

This former cannon foundry and castle for the Counts of Flanders is now a public garden.
14 miles from Arras
Les Fêtes de Gayant

Douai, France

Les Fêtes de Gayant

This traditional festival celebrates a family of wooden giants that have survived Nazis, wars, and religion.
14 miles from Arras
Bethune belfry

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Béthune Belfry

Built in 1347, this belfry is one of the oldest in the world and survived intense bombing during World War I.
17 miles from Arras
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