Arras Tickets

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Arras
Have been in France and not visited Arras, well you have missed a chance as this city is something you simply cant afford to miss.

Arras is one of the prettiest towns in northern France. It is situated in the region of North-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, and is the capital of the department of the Pas de Calais.

Arras is a fine old centre of arts, culture and history with all the modern facilities available for the citizens and visitors. Located in the historic centre of the Artois region, the city of Arras had been the home of a Celtic tribe, and then became a Roman garrison, then a Dutch and French province.

The city is ideal geographically as it stands at the junction of the rivers Scarpe and Crinchon, it is conveniently accessed by the A1 (Paris-Lille) and A26 (Calais-Rheims) motorways.

The citizens of Arras are known as Arragois and they speak a Picarde dialect. A look at its history shows that Arras was the regional capital of the Gauls (the Atrebates tribe), then the Romans. In the Middle Ages, the town that grew up around the Abbey of St. Vaast became famous as a textile town.

During those times, it was best-known for its fine embroidered wall-hangings, interwoven with gold and silver threads. Subsequently the town fell under Spanish control and was only in 1654 when Arras was returned to the kingdom of France.

The city of Arras was at the centre of much of the fighting in World War I. Right behind the Front Line, the town's civilian population was evacuated, and its defending troops lived in tunnels under constant bombardment by enemy shelling. After the war, the whole town lay in ruins. But the town was rebuilt in the twenties following the old design as much as possible.

Now what is in Arras that makes it a destination worth-visiting? Well the city has its culture and traditions written all over it. The city has kept its charm and quality of life for many years. If you wan to discover Arras, check out its architectural splendor and its gardens as they truly makes for a detailed visit.

Two buildings in Arras are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These include the belfry of the town hall and the citadel, the regional traffic police HQ.

The careful and stylish reconstruction after World War has led Arras became the center of attraction of tourists from all over Europe, America and other parts of the world. The Town Hall and the old houses round the squares of the city are aesthetically pleasing.

There are two grand arcaded squares here namely Grand' Place and the smaller place des Heros. They preserve their historic and harmonious character and give visitors soothing and relaxing feeling.

A walk in the city of Arras will take you to old times when on every side you will find a restored seventeenth and eighteenth-century mansions.

History is written all over the history as on the grandly ornamented entrance hall of H?tel de Ville houses a permanent photographic display documenting the wartime destruction of the town and set of festival giants (locally known as geants) awaiting the city's next celebrations.

Arras boosts of many vast and beautiful parks. There are over hundred hiking trails cover the Artois region, and they are the best way of discovering the mosaic of landscapes that make up the natural wealth of the Artois region.

The peaceful countryside is also something that will add more joy to your visit. It is especially suited for those who enjoy peace and tranquility. But if you are looking for activities then you can always indulge in golf, lake fishing, gliding, windsurfing, diving and micro lighting.

All in all, Arras is a city where everything great awaits for you. The city can be enjoyed in peace and can be equally liked for family outing. So go for Arras and experience its rich heritage.

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