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Arras is known for its two squares lined with Flemish gable facades, the Grand'Place and the Petite Place, for the Belfry, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and for its close connection to the history of World War I.
by Felix Gillen
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Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.
This walk takes you away from the Baroque squares and into the more recent history of Arras, shaped by the horrors of the First World War and Vauban's impressive military architecture. Discover underground tunnels that played a decisive role in the war, solemn memorials and the imposing Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with green oases.
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