Welcome to our blog about the history of Arras, its beautiful landscapes, its people, its shops and its cultural highlights.
The city of Arras is certainly a little gem that deserves its own blog.
- House-hotel of the three Luppars : A journey through time in Arras
In the heart of Arras’ Grand’Place, the imposing House-Hôtel of the 3 Luppars stands proudly, bearing witness to the town’s centuries-long history. Originally built in the 14th century and rebuilt in 1467, it is the - Wetz d’Amain Square : A landmark at the heart of Arras history
The Place du Wetz d’Amain, near Square Saint-Jean, is now a major thoroughfare in Arras, but it also has a rich historical past. In the past, this square was home to a mill and a - Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville : The adventurer behind the knight of the Red House
Alexandre Gonsse de Rougeville, born in Arras on September 17, 1761 and died in Reims on March 10, 1814, is one of those fascinating figures in French history who straddles the line between reality and
The history of Arras
From Nemetacum to the Communauté Urbaine d’Arras, there are more than 2,000 aces of history, which we’d like to share here in the form of various articles. We welcome your comments and suggestions. We’re very fond of this fascinating town and its citizens, and it’s only right that we pay tribute to the town’s illustrious figures, but also and above all to its courageous inhabitants on numerous occasions throughout history.
Discover today’s city
If you’d like to discover the city of Arras, our blog has a category of articles covering the city’s various cultural venues and events. Seeing and visiting Arras means, at the very least, taking a weekend out on your own or with your family to take in the beauty of the whole place. We’ll also give you a few tips and tricks on how to get to the various places presented.
Arras cultural calendar
This blog features a special section on culture. The town of Arras boasts a number of outstanding cultural venues, including the theater, the Casino, the Cité Nature, the Musée des Beaux-Arts and its cinema and festivals, which are particularly well known in France and abroad. These include the Main Square, but also the film festival, where numerous personalities and stars of the silver screen have come to share their emotions.
City news
In this blog, you’ll find information on the city of Arras from an economic point of view, on events affecting the people of Arras, and on a wide range of subjects, often with an economic and social slant. Arras is a dynamic prefecture, ideally located at the center of the Hauts de France region. As a result, developing your business in the Arras region means you can not only reach the whole of the Artois region, but also do business with Lille and Paris more easily, for example.
Practical life in Arras, Pas-de-Calais
Are you looking for useful, practical information on certain services in Arras ? On arrasville.fr, we also have content related to everyday life, whether you’re looking for childcare, transport into or out of town, or solutions for playing sport.
Discover also Hauts-de-France
The “Discover the Hauts-de-France” section offers you an insight into the diversity and beauty of this region. From the green of its countryside, to the sandy expanses of the Opal Coast, via the peaks of the Artois hills and the picturesque charm of its towns and villages, we invite you on a veritable visual and cultural journey. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, culture buff or simply curious, this section of the blog is for you. We’ll be sharing articles packed with information, anecdotes and practical tips to help you explore and appreciate the Hauts-de-France region from every angle. We’ll also be highlighting local traditions, regional cuisine, cultural events and much more. It’s an invitation to get off the beaten track and discover the richness and variety of Hauts-de-France, beyond our beautiful Arras. So get ready to travel with us, and fall under the spell of this region of a thousand faces.
Welcome to discovering Hauts-de-France! Excellent reading on behalf of the entire editorial team!
