Arras

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Place des Heros featuring outdoor eating, dining out and nightlife
Arras showing a church or cathedral, a city and views
Notre Dame Cathedral featuring art, religious aspects and interior views
Arras showing food and markets
Wellington Quarry Museum

See historic sites and learn about the world wars and prehistoric settlements in this 2,000-year-old city in northern France.

Arras is a 2,000-year-old city surrounded by the Artois and Ternois hills near Calais in northern France. Its rich history includes world wars and prehistoric settlements. Many archeological ruins have been found on the banks of the River Scarpe, which runs across the north of the city. Arras is also known for its ancient tapestries and underground wartime passages known as “boves.”

See the 246-foot (75-meter) Arras Bell Tower, which is a UNESCO site. Climb its steps for a panoramic view of the city. Admire the landmark’s gothic design and tall spire with a gold statue of a lion holding a sun. Construction began on the tower in 1463 and it was completed almost a century later. Learn about its use as a watchtower in times of war.

Visit the Town Hall beneath the tower. In the main hall, see the 164-foot-long (50-meter) painting by the artist, Hoffbauer.

Take a solemn trip to the world’s largest French military cemetery on Lorette Hill, with 20,000 graves. The landmark memorializes the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. It is the site of several key 1914 battles which led to the deaths of 100,000 soldiers. Visit the basilica and the lighthouse that stand over the cemetery.

See the Canadian War Memorial of Vimy, which overlooks the Canadian battlefield of 1917.

Stroll around La Grand Place and La Petite Place, two central squares with historical architecture dating back to the 1700s. The Arras Cathedral nearby is a gothic structure originally built in the 11th century.

The Celts knew the city during the Iron Age as Nemetocenna, from their term for “Sacred Space.” The letter “s” at the end of Arras is pronounced, unlike many French words where it is silent.

The Arras region enjoys warm summers and mild to cold winters. Many travelers visit Arras on the way to Paris from London, as the port of Calais is connected by train and ferry passages to the southern coast of England.

B&B HOTEL Arras Centre Les Places

B&B HOTEL Arras Centre Les Places

3 out of 5
11 rue de Justice, Place Ipswich, Arras, Pas-de-Calais
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$107 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arras. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (396 reviews)
"Great location! Nice lobby, with good breakfast! Bed could have been more comfortable but fine since we only stayed one night! Amazing location really made it a great place to stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

B&B HOTEL Arras Centre Les Places
Holiday Inn Express Arras by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Arras by IHG

3 out of 5
3 Rue Du Docteur Brassart, Arras, Pas-de-Calais
$105 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$118 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Arras. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (636 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel staff very helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Arras by IHG
B&B HOTEL Arras

B&B HOTEL Arras

2 out of 5
Parc des Bonnettes, Rue de la Symphorine, Arras
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$84 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Arras. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Funny Parc and Arras Golf are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (534 reviews)
"Did the basics well. Clean and tidy."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

B&B HOTEL Arras
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
2 gîtes groupable from 4 to 15 pers for 2- 4 -6 to 32 pers 15km from ARRAS

2 gîtes groupable from 4 to 15 pers for 2- 4 -6 to 32 pers 15km from ARRAS

Arras
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Arras. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place des Héros and Hôtel ...
Sejour Arras
"Ensemble sartisfaisant"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

2 gîtes groupable from 4 to 15 pers for 2- 4 -6 to 32 pers 15km from ARRAS
En Hypercentre, au Calme, Avec Cour Privative Aménagée, Appartement Rénové

En Hypercentre, au Calme, Avec Cour Privative Aménagée, Appartement Rénové

Arras
Stay at this apartment in Arras. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and a hot tub. Popular attractions Grand Place and Hôtel de Ville are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Amazing location
"Great apartment just around the corner to anything you could possibly need. Clean and very comfortable. Sylvie was quick to respond to any questions. Loved our stay here!!"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

En Hypercentre, au Calme, Avec Cour Privative Aménagée, Appartement Rénové
studio 25 M2, studio 25 m2 centre ville d'arras

studio 25 M2, studio 25 m2 centre ville d'arras

Arras
Stay at this vacation home in Arras. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Wellington Quarry Museum and Eglise Saint Laurent are located nearby.
studio 25 M2, studio 25 m2 centre ville d'arras
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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