Liévin, Administrative commune in Pas-de-Calais, France
Liévin is a town in northern France situated in an area marked by former coal mines. The place spans relatively flat terrain and retains visible traces of its industrial past within its layout and structures.
Coal deposits discovered in 1857 transformed Liévin from a small settlement into an industrial center. This shift drove rapid population growth and shaped the town for more than a century afterward.
The town celebrates its mining roots through local festivals where residents gather in the streets. These occasions bring the community together to honor the heritage that shaped the place over generations.
The town is easily accessible by car or public transit and offers basic amenities such as schools and medical services. Visitors will find everything needed for a comfortable stay without difficulty.
The town has hosted major international sporting events including the Cyclo-Cross World Championship. This demonstrates how the place has moved beyond its industrial past by becoming a venue for global competitions.
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Louvre-Lens
2.1 km
Louvre-Lens Museum
2.1 km
Riaumont
910 m
Stade Couvert Régional
1.5 km
Fosse n° 1 - 1 bis - 1 ter des mines de Liévin
207 m
Église Saint-Amé de Liévin
988 m
Centre de mémoire de la Verrerie d'en haut
102 m
Fosse n° 3 - 3 bis des mines de Lens
515 m
Reception Hall of Louvre-Lens
2.1 km
Louvre-Lens temporary exhibitions gallery
2 km
Temple protestant de Liévin
295 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-Grâce de Liévin
1.5 km
Église Sainte-Thérèse de Bully-les-Mines
3.6 km
Cité des Garennes
1.3 km
Église Saint-Martin de Liévin
586 m
Chapelle du Sacré-Cœur de Liévin
1.7 km
Église Saint-Cyr d'Angres
1.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Liévin
1.7 km
Salle d'œuvres paroissiales Saint-Pierre des cités de la fosse n° 11 - 19 des mines de Lens
2.2 km
Cité des Petits Bois
1.8 km
Écoles des cités de la fosse n° 11 - 19 des mines de Lens
2.3 km
Spoil tip 80 and Cité des Garennes
1.5 km
Grands Bureaux de la Société Houillère de Liévin et cité des Bureaux Ouest
584 mArbre de Condé
3.2 kmStèle Commémorative de la Catastrophe du 27 Décembre 1974
377 mMemorial
601 mTranchée de Calonne
2.4 kmMemorial
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