🏭 Discover the Mining Basin
Welcome to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Mining Basin, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2012. A region rich in history, culture and nature, among green slag heaps, majestic belfries and industrial headframes.
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Mining Heritage
109 headframes, listed slag heaps and museums tracing 3 centuries of mining history
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UNESCO Belfries
Belfries of Arras, Douai, Béthune… symbols of Flemish and Artesian identity
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Nature & Slag Heaps
Slag heaps turned into nature parks, walking trails, mountain biking and wildlife watching
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Living Culture
Louvre-Lens, Giants of Douai, carnivals, festivals — a vibrant and rich popular culture
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Gastronomy
Carbonade, Welsh, craft beers and ch’ti specialties to enjoy without moderation
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Local Crafts
Potters, creators, craft markets and know-how passed down from generation to generation