The heart of Artois
Originally founded in the days of the Roman Empire, this city has been a strategic position for a long time. As recently as World Wars 1 and 2, major battles were fought in the vicinity of Arras.
It has a variety of great local attractions i...
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Vimy Ridge
Arras, in the north of France, is like another country after having been to Paris and in Provence. The influence is more from Belgium or Germany, and it is colder with more precipitation. I stayed there in a youth hostel because it is the closest hostel t...
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