Arras

The city lies at the confluence of the Scarpe and Crinchon rivers, featuring two grand squares surrounded by 155 Flemish-Baroque style townhouses from the 17th century.

During World War I, the Battle of Arras in 1917 involved British and Canadian forces using an extensive network of underground tunnels to launch surprise attacks.

The Friday market in Grand Place continues a centuries-old tradition of local commerce, bringing together regional producers, farmers, and artisans throughout the year.

The central train station connects to Paris in 50 minutes via TGV, while also offering direct routes to Lille, Dunkirk, and other northern French cities.

The underground quarries, known as Boves, form a complex system of galleries beneath the city center, originally used for chalk extraction since the 10th century.

Location: Pas-de-Calais

Location: arrondissement of Arras

Location: Communauté urbaine d'Arras

Elevation above the sea: 76 m

Shares border with: Saint-Laurent-Blangy, Achicourt, Sainte-Catherine, Saint-Nicolas, Tilloy-lès-Mofflaines, Anzin-Saint-Aubin, Beaurains, Dainville, Duisans

Address: Arras, France 62000 Arras

Phone: +33321505050

Email: nousecrire@ville-arras.fr

Website: https://arras.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.29105,2.77722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31