History of Arras in France
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Arras Concert Hall : A heritage restored by the Compagnons du Tour de France
In the early 19th century, Arras opened up to cultural modernity. The town, like many others in France, took advantage of the spread of public concerts to…
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The former refuge of Mont-Saint-Éloi Abbey : A vestige of the Middle Ages in Arras
In the heart of Arras lies a historic treasure: the former refuge of the Saint-Vindicien abbey of Mont-Saint-Éloi. The only privately-owned civil remains…
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Who is Pierre Paquet and what does he represent for Arras ?
Pierre Paquet (1875-1959) was a French architect whose achievements left an indelible mark on the history of French architecture, particularly in the…
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Who was Eugène-François Vidocq ? An illustrious figure from Arras
Eugène-François Vidocq is an emblematic figure in French history and the fight against crime, as well as a local figure in Arras, like Adam de la Halle…
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The unexpected counter-attack at the Battle of Arras in 1940
The Battle of Arras, which took place on May 21, 1940 during the Battle of France, pitted Franco-British forces against the German Wehrmacht. In this…
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Guy Mollet : An important historical political figure from Arras
Alcide Guy Mollet, born December 31, 1905 in Flers (Orne) and died October 3, 1975 in Paris, was a French statesman. Pupil of the Nation, he joined the…
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Adam de la Halle : A forerunner of medieval musical theater
In the 13th century, France, and Arras in particular, was experiencing a period of remarkable cultural growth and innovation. It was during this time that…
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Relations between Charles De Gaulle and Arras
Charles de Gaulle, an emblematic figure in French history, spent much of his childhood and youth in the north of France, particularly in the Arras region…
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Arras during the Great War 1914-1918
After the Belle Époque, a period during which the town of Arras experienced political rather than economic upheavals, the World War broke out in August…
