Mines de Beffrois

Le blog touristique du bassin minier

Author: Luc Hermes

  • Main Square Festival 2026 in Arras

    Main Square Festival 2026 in Arras

    From 3 to 5 July 2026
    Citadelle Vauban, Boulevard du General de Gaulle, Arras

    The Main Square Festival returns to Arras for an exceptional new edition! For three days, the majestic Citadelle Vauban transforms into a huge live music stage.

    The Main Square Festival is one of the most anticipated musical events of the summer in the Hauts-de-France region. Each year, thousands of festival-goers gather in this unique historical setting to enjoy varied concerts.

    The Citadelle Vauban in Arras, a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides a grandiose backdrop for these summer evenings.

    More info on Arras Pays d’Artois

    Get ready for summer and book your tickets now!

  • Summer Wingles: Two Weeks of Summer Activities for Everyone

    Summer Wingles: Two Weeks of Summer Activities for Everyone

    📅 From July 4 to 18, 2026
    📍 Wingles

    Young and old alike can enjoy two weeks of summer fun with the Summer Wingles programme. Sports activities, games, creative workshops and convivial moments are on the programme to make these summer holidays an unforgettable time in the mining basin.

    A family-friendly event offering a wide range of free activities in a warm and festive atmosphere. Ideal for keeping children entertained during the first days of the holidays!

    🔗 Source: Lens-Liévin Tourist Office

  • The Museum for Little Ones at Louvre-Lens: A Summer for Toddlers

    The Museum for Little Ones at Louvre-Lens: A Summer for Toddlers

    📅 From July 5 to August 16, 2026
    📍 Louvre-Lens, 99 rue Valentin Meunier, 62300 Lens

    He points, walks and talks! It’s the perfect opportunity to come and babble with the artworks at the Louvre-Lens museum for little ones. Designed specifically for children aged 18 months to 6 years, this space allows toddlers to discover art in a sensory and playful way.

    An ideal activity for families who want to introduce their children to art and culture during the summer holidays. The museum for little ones offers adapted pathways where the youngest can touch, observe and marvel.

    🔗 Source: Lens-Liévin Tourist Office

  • Wellness Sessions at Louvre-Lens: Yoga and Relaxation in the Park

    Wellness Sessions at Louvre-Lens: Yoga and Relaxation in the Park

    📅 From July 5 to August 30, 2026
    📍 Louvre-Lens, 99 rue Valentin Meunier, 62300 Lens

    The summer months offer an opportunity to enjoy the Louvre-Lens park differently. The wellness sessions provide moments of relaxation and reconnection in the heart of nature. Yoga, meditation and other gentle activities are on the programme in an exceptional green setting.

    A soothing experience to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with yourself in the heart of the mining basin. Sessions are open to all, beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

    🔗 Source: Lens-Liévin Tourist Office

  • Meet & Greet: Louis de Clercq at 9-9bis in Oignies

    Meet & Greet: Louis de Clercq at 9-9bis in Oignies

    📅 Friday July 3, 2026 at 6:30pm
    📍 9-9bis, rue Alain Bashung, 62590 Oignies

    The 9-9bis offers a meet & greet with Florence Borel from the Louvre-Lens, to discover the many facets of Louis de Clercq. Photographer, traveller and collector, this fascinating figure left a lasting mark on the history of photography.

    This event is an opportunity to share a convivial moment over a drink while enriching your knowledge about this visionary 19th-century photographer. An experience that combines culture and relaxation in the exceptional setting of the 9-9bis, a remarkable mining site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    🔗 Source: 9-9bis

  • Avion Plage in Wingles: The Mining Basin’s Beach for the Whole Summer

    Avion Plage in Wingles: The Mining Basin’s Beach All Summer Long

    📅 From July 4 to August 30, 2026
    📍 Wingles

    Avion Plage is one of the summer pleasures of the mining basin. A sandy beach set up by the water offers water activities and relaxation for young and old. Supervised swimming, beach games, picnic areas and summer entertainment: everything is in place for a sunny day without leaving the area.

    A free leisure space open to all, ideal for families looking to cool off during hot summer days in the mining basin.

    🔗 Source: Lens-Liévin Tourist Office

  • Auchy Rétro: The First Vintage Vehicle Show in Auchy-les-Mines

    Auchy Rétro: The First Edition of the Vintage Vehicle Show in Auchy-les-Mines

    📅 Sunday July 5, 2026, from 9am to 6pm
    📍 Complexe omnisports, 4 rue de Douai, Auchy-les-Mines

    The Old School Hangar association is launching the first edition of Auchy Rétro, a free day dedicated to vehicles over 30 years old. 300 exhibitors are expected to present vintage cars, military vehicles, tractors, motorbikes and mopeds. Visitors can browse some twenty stands including a swap meet.

    The day will feature entertainment: motorbike rides, country dancing at 11am and 2pm, an elegance contest at 3pm and two concerts by the Rodéo Spirit band at 12pm and 4pm. A friendly event that will delight vintage vehicle enthusiasts and curious visitors alike!

    Free admission. More info: oldschoolhangar@outlook.fr

    🔗 Source: La Voix du Nord

  • Fire Festival and Local Produce Market in Noyelles-sous-Lens

    Fire Festival and Local Produce Market in Noyelles-sous-Lens

    📅 Friday July 3, 2026, from 6pm to 10pm
    📍 Place de la Libération, Noyelles-sous-Lens

    The town of Noyelles-sous-Lens is organising its traditional local produce and craft market in a festive and musical atmosphere. Over 50 exhibitors will be present offering local and artisanal products to taste and take away.

    The afternoon and evening will be filled with family entertainment: wooden games by the Kaléido centre, creative workshops by the Coron des arts collective, artistic face painting and temporary tattoos. Festive processions by the Wizzz company and the Arcadia troupe are planned. At 9:30pm, the evening will end with a spectacular fire show: juggling, fire apparatus, fire breathers and a fire fan dancer.

    Free admission. Information: 03 21 70 30 40.

    🔗 Source: La Voix du Nord

  • The Little Tourist Train of Douai: A Summer Ride Through the City of the Giants

    The Little Tourist Train of Douai: Discover the City of the Giants Differently

    📅 From July 4 to August 28, 2026
    📍 Departure from Douaisis Agglo Tourisme, 1 place d’Armes, 59500 Douai

    For the second year, the little tourist train is back in Douai’s city centre! Departing from the tourist office on Place d’Armes, it takes passengers on a 45-minute ride at 15 km/h through the City of the Giants. Discover the great monuments such as the belfry and the Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church, the pretty facades of Old Douai, the Bertin Park, and the fascinating history of the city and the role of the Scarpe River in its development.

    A family-friendly ride at a single fare of 5 euros. Departures from 10:30 am to 5:15 pm.

    🔗 Source: La Voix du Nord

  • Lens Gourmet Market: Local Produce and Regional Flavours

    Lens Gourmet Market: Discover Regional Flavours at the Town Hall Square

    📅 From July 3 to September 4, 2026
    📍 Parvis de la mairie de Lens, 62300 Lens

    All summer long, the Lens Gourmet Market sets up its stalls on the town hall square. Local traders and producers offer their specialities: cheeses, cured meats, wines, pastries and regional products. It’s the ideal opportunity to discover the authentic flavours of the mining basin, in a warm and festive atmosphere.

    The gourmet market is a must for food lovers and the curious. Come and taste, buy and share a convivial moment around local produce. A weekly appointment not to be missed!

    🔗 Source: Lens-Liévin Tourist Office

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