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Lens
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One of the main cities in the mining basin. Its main tourist attraction is the Louvre-Lens Museum, inaugurated in 2012.
Overview of Lens
One of the main cities in the mining basin. Its main tourist attraction is the Louvre-Lens Museum, inaugurated in 2012.
Key Facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Localisation:
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- Heure locale: .
- Population: 31,415 inhabitants (2017).
- Superficie: 11.7 km².
- Altitude: from 27 to 71 m.
- Site internet: http://www.tourisme-lenslievin.fr
History of Lens
What to See in Lens
Lens Station
Built in 1926 in the Art Deco style, the building is notable for its shape resembling a steam locomotive.
Built in 1926 in the Art Deco style, the building is notable for its shape resembling a steam locomotive.
Louvre-Lens
Opened in 2012, this "branch" of the Paris Louvre is the city’s main attraction, featuring both permanent and temporary exhibitions drawn from the famous museum’s entire collections.
Opened in 2012, this "branch" of the Paris Louvre is the city’s main attraction, featuring both permanent and temporary exhibitions drawn from the famous museum’s entire collections.
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Some interesting sites to see around Lens:
Arras
The capital of Pas-de-Calais offers a charming city centre in Flemish-Baroque style. This is complemented by a military heritage ranging from Vauban’s citadel to First World War sites, including numerous underground tunnels.
The capital of Pas-de-Calais offers a charming city centre in Flemish-Baroque style. This is complemented by a military heritage ranging from Vauban’s citadel to First World War sites, including numerous underground tunnels.
Douai
The sub-prefecture of the Nord department has preserved some remnants of its military past (arsenal, cannon foundry, fortifications), two collegiate churches, and a magnificent UNESCO-listed belfry.
The sub-prefecture of the Nord department has preserved some remnants of its military past (arsenal, cannon foundry, fortifications), two collegiate churches, and a magnificent UNESCO-listed belfry.
Lewarde
At the heart of the mining basin, this large village is home to the Lewarde Historical Mining Centre.
At the heart of the mining basin, this large village is home to the Lewarde Historical Mining Centre.
Lille
Lively and vibrant, Lille also boasts a beautiful city centre and historic districts. The regional capital hosts its famous annual Braderie every September—the largest flea market in Europe.
Lively and vibrant, Lille also boasts a beautiful city centre and historic districts. The regional capital hosts its famous annual Braderie every September—the largest flea market in Europe.
Thiepval Franco-British Memorial
This is the most imposing of the many World War I memorials found in northern France.
This is the most imposing of the many World War I memorials found in northern France.
Vimy Memorial
Canada's most important First World War memorial. Other traces of the 1917 Battle of Vimy, including trenches, tunnels, and an interpretation centre.
Canada's most important First World War memorial. Other traces of the 1917 Battle of Vimy, including trenches, tunnels, and an interpretation centre.
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Louvre-Lens
★★★ Opened in 2012, this "branch" of the Paris Louvre is the city’s main attraction, featuring both permanent and temporary exhibitions…
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Lens Station
★ Built in 1926 in the Art Deco style, the building is notable for its shape resembling a steam locomotive.