Spring of Art Deco in Lens-Liévin: a unique mining heritage to rediscover in May
📅 From April 3 to May 31, 2026 — Guided tours in May: May 9, May 23 and May 30

📍 City center of Lens, Jean Perrin Faculty (former Grands Bureaus des Mines), Dourges, Aix-Noulette

Until May 31, 2026, the Art Déco Spring celebrates the unique architectural heritage of the mining basin. For its 8th edition, this regional festival takes you to discover the jewels of the interwar period in Lens-Liévin and the entire region.

The Art Deco Fortnight concentrates its events from May 18 to 29 in the Lens-Liévin urban community. On the program in May:

May 9 at 10:30 a.m. — Guided tour of downtown Lens
May 23 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. — Essential visit “Art Deco in Lens”: Place Jean Jaurès, Reconstruction facades, Lens train station (45 min)
May 23 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. — Creative jewelry workshop inspired by Art Deco geometric shapes
May 30 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. — Visit to the former offices of the Société des Mines de Lens

Visits, conferences, workshops and shows — all in buildings classified as UNESCO World Heritage! Reservation with the Lens-Liévin Tourist Office on 03 21 67 66 66.

A great way to (re)discover the built heritage of your region. Come and share your most beautiful photos of the Art Deco architecture of the mining basin!