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Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front) listed to UNESCO world heritage 

Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front) listed to UNESCO world heritage 

by Benoît Diéval | Oct 5, 2023 | Around Louvre-Lens, Heritage and discovery, On the Opal Coast, Unesco

The Department of the Pas-de-Calais welcomes the inclusion of the First World War memorial and burial sites on the Western Front (Belgium and France) on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which has been adopted in September 2023. This listing is a recognition of the...
The UNESCO World Heritage bell towers of Pas-de-Calais

The UNESCO World Heritage bell towers of Pas-de-Calais

by Benoît Diéval | Oct 19, 2022 | Around Louvre-Lens, Heritage and discovery, On the Opal Coast, Through the countryside, Unesco

Pas-de-Calais boasts six bell towers – or belfries – that have been raised over the centuries. Symbols of wealth in times past, they are part of our heritage and epitomise our history and the power of their respective towns.  Decorated with sculptures...
Explore Northern France’s mining heritage

Explore Northern France’s mining heritage

by Benoît Diéval | Oct 13, 2022 | Around Louvre-Lens, Heritage and discovery, Nature and leisure, Unesco

Climb to the summit of a slag heap The most popular mining heritage sites in Pas-de-Calais : Loos-en Gohelle, the tallest slag heaps in Europe In Loos-en-Gohelle, the twin slag heaps are the tallest in Europe, standing 186m above sea level. Adapted to make it possible...

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