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...
by Benoît Diéval | Dec 7, 2022 | Family friendly, Nature and leisure, Through the countryside, Unesco
The most beautiful way to explore the marshland is by boat In Saint-Omer there is a little corner of paradise that has been created and maintained by local people since the Middle Ages. This spot is known as the Audomarois Marsh – Audomar being the name of...
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...
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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