Mines de Beffrois

Le blog touristique du bassin minier

Author: Luc Hermes

  • 2nd Visual Arts Biennial — Augustin Lesage’s Invisible Worlds in Béthune

    📅 Jusqu’au 15 novembre 2026
    📍 Béthune, Bruay, Auchel, Ferfay, Burbure — divers lieux

    The 2nd Visual Arts Biennial explores ‘The Invisible Worlds of Augustin Lesage to Today’. Exhibitions, events, workshops, shows and activities take over Béthune and surroundings. Augustin Lesage, miner and visionary artist, inspires this journey through singular art.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.tourisme-bethune-bruay.fr/agenda-ce-mois-ci/2eme-biennale-des-arts-visuels-6362453)

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  • Vidocq: Underground Investigations in the Boves of Arras

    📅 Jusqu’au 30 août 2026
    📍 Arras — Hôtel de Ville, Place des Héros

    Embark on a quest for Vidocq in Arras’ boves! This immersive trail combines history and puzzle games in the medieval underground tunnels. Every Saturday at 6pm, a unique theatrical tour plunges you into the world of the famous detective.

    This event promises unforgettable moments in the mining basin. Whether you love culture, heritage or are simply curious, this is worth the trip.

    Check the official source for all practical details: [Link to source](https://www.arraspaysdartois.com/agenda/vidocq-les-enquetes-souterraines-dans-les-boves)

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  • Aquaterra Summer 2026 — Water Park and Leisure in Hénin-Beaumont

    📅 From July 1 to September 30, 2026
    📍 Aquaterra, 1573 boulevard des Frères Leterme, 62110 Hénin-Beaumont

    This summer, the Aquaterra park in Hénin-Beaumont awaits you for days of relaxation and leisure in the heart of the mining basin! Swimming pools, water slides, green spaces and activities for the whole family: everything is ready for an unforgettable summer.

    The Parc des Îles offers a green setting ideal for picnicking, swimming and enjoying the sun of the Hauts-de-France. Children will love the play areas and adapted pools, while adults can relax by the water.

    Open all summer, from July 1 to September 30, 2026. A must-visit destination for families from the mining basin and beyond!

    🔗 Source: Agglo Hénin-Carvin

  • Arras Promenade — Guided Tour of the City Center

    📅 From July 6 to August 30, 2026, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3pm
    📍 City Hall, Place des Héros, 62000 Arras

    Rediscover Arras through the « Arras Promenade », a guided tour of the city center that reveals the hidden treasures of the capital of Pas-de-Calais. From baroque squares to medieval alleyways, every corner tells a story.

    The tour takes you from the Grand’Place to the Place des Héros, past the UNESCO-listed belfry and mysterious bouves. On Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer, at 3pm, let passionate guides tell you about Arras.

    An ideal stroll for visitors and curious mining basin residents who want to get to know Arras better.

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

  • Personal Memory — Family Tour of the Wellington Quarry in Arras

    📅 From July 6 to August 30, 2026, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2:40pm
    📍 Rue Arthur Delétoille, Wellington Quarry, 62000 Arras

    The Wellington Quarry in Arras offers a tour specially designed for families: « Personal Memory ». This immersive journey takes you into the history of these underground galleries where 24,000 British soldiers hid before the Battle of Arras in April 1917.

    The family tour allows younger visitors to understand history through touching stories and period objects. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout the summer, at 2:40pm, this adapted tour makes history accessible to everyone.

    A powerful moment of memory and emotion, 20 meters underground, in the heart of the mining basin.

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

  • Aperitif Tour at the Donjon de Bours — History and Conviviality

    📅 On July 17 and August 14, 2026 at 6:30pm
    📍 29 rue de l’Église, Maison du Donjon, 62550 Bours

    Combine heritage discovery with a convivial moment during the aperitif tour at the Donjon de Bours! After a guided tour of the medieval donjon, an aperitif is served in the exceptional setting of this Pas-de-Calais fortress.

    It’s the perfect opportunity to combine culture and local gastronomy, in a warm atmosphere. The lord of the manor takes you on a journey to the time of knights, before treating you to local products from the Northern terroir.

    Two dates this summer: July 17 and August 14, 2026 at 6:30pm. A unique moment to share with friends or as a couple!

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

  • Costumed Tour of the Donjon de Bours with the Lord of Bours

    📅 From July 6 to August 30, 2026, Tuesdays and Fridays at 3:30pm
    📍 29 rue de l’Église, Maison du Donjon, 62550 Bours

    The Lord of Bours welcomes you to the Donjon for a remarkable costumed tour! Travel back to the Middle Ages through this lively animation where the lord himself tells you the story of his fortress.

    The Donjon de Bours, an architectural jewel of the Pays d’Artois, reveals itself differently with its thick walls, arrow slits and chivalrous history. Children and adults alike will be captivated by this journey through time.

    Tours on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout summer 2026. A family outing not to be missed in the mining basin!

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

  • Visit the Underground Tunnels of the Bastion du Dauphin in Bapaume

    📅 July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2026
    📍 3 allée des Promenades, 62450 Bapaume

    Go underground to discover the tunnels of the Bastion du Dauphin in Bapaume! These underground galleries, dug in the 17th century, tell the military history of this border town in the Pays d’Artois.

    Guided tours take place every Tuesday in July 2026, discovering secret passages and historical anecdotes that make this site a treasure of regional heritage.

    The Bastion du Dauphin is a unique testimony to Vauban’s military architecture. An ideal family outing to understand the history of Northern fortifications.

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

  • Under the Cobblestones, Beer! Brewery Tour in Arras

    📅 On July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm
    📍 City Hall, Place des Héros, 62000 Arras

    The brewing tradition of the North comes alive during this tasty and informative tour! « Under the cobblestones, beer! » takes you to discover the history of beer in the Arras region, between historical anecdotes and tasting.

    On the program: the history of local breweries, the secrets of brewing Northern beer, and of course a tasting of craft beers. The tour takes place in the majestic setting of Arras City Hall.

    Dates: June 18, July 16 and August 20, 2026 at 6:30pm. A convivial outing combining heritage and gastronomy!

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

  • Face to Face with the Carillonneur of Arras — Belfry Guided Tour

    📅 On July 2 and August 6, 2026 at 10:30am
    📍 City Hall, Place des Héros, 62000 Arras

    Climb to the top of the Arras belfry, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for an exceptional guided tour « Face to face with the carillonneur ». This tour lets you discover the art of carillon and meet the musician who plays the city’s bells every day.

    The Arras belfry, 75 meters tall, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. You’ll learn the history of the 40 bells of the carillon and hear a live demonstration.

    From €5.50 per person. A unique sonic and visual experience in the Hauts-de-France region!

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

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