📅 June-July-August 2026
📍 Artois region (Arras and surroundings)
All summer long, discover a rich and varied program in the Artois region: concerts, guided tours, markets and activities for all tastes and ages.
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Summer activities in the Artois region
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Exhibition on the life of miners at the Lewarde Mining History Centre
📅 Permanent exhibition
📍 Lewarde (Mining History Centre)Permanent exhibition tracing the daily life of miners and their families. Personal objects, testimonies and historical reconstructions at the Mining History Centre.
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Guided tours of the Lewarde Mining History Centre
📅 Every day by reservation
📍 Lewarde (Mining History Centre)Dive into the heart of mining history with exciting guided tours. Discover the galleries, machines and daily life of the miners of Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
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Louis de Clercq Exhibition – The man with a thousand facets
📅 Until August 31, 2026
📍 Oignies (9-9bis)Discover the exhibition dedicated to Louis de Clercq, emblematic figure of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais mining heritage. Photographs, archival documents and historical accounts.
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Thursdays in July with Village Pipo
📅 Thursdays in July 2026
📍 Oignies (9-9bis)Outdoor musical entertainment with Village Pipo. Concerts, festive atmosphere and artistic discoveries in the heart of the Oignies mining site.
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First Sunday of the month – Free entry
📅 July 6, 2026
📍 Oignies (9-9bis)As every first Sunday of the month, enjoy free entry to the Oignies Mining History Centre. Ideal for discovering mining history with the family.
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The Marvellous Grimoire Festival 2026 – Medieval festival in Saint-Omer
📅 June-July 2026
📍 Saint-Omer (Glacis)Located in the heart of the Glacis of Saint-Omer, the festival benefits from an exceptional natural setting. Great medieval and fantasy festival with entertainment, costumes and immersive atmosphere.
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Yoga in the Remonter au jour exhibition
📅 Sundays in July and August 2026
📍 Oignies (9-9bis)Yoga sessions in the heart of the temporary exhibition at the Mining History Centre. A unique experience combining well-being and industrial heritage.
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Bagatelle Park in Merlimont: attractions and new features
📅 June-July 2026
📍 Merlimont (Bagatelle Park)Yesterday’s children return as parents or grandparents. Discover the new attractions and tips for preparing your visit to this northern amusement park.
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Festivallée 2026 in Arques
📅 June-July 2026 (weekends)
📍 ArquesFind an original outing that brings all generations together for a weekend. Festivallée offers activities and entertainment for young and old in the heart of the Arques glassworks site.
This event is a great opportunity to discover the cultural and heritage riches of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais mining basin.