Category: Heritage
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The magical Christmas market of Carvin: a wonderland downtown from 11 to 20 December 2026
From 11 to 20 December 2026, Carvin's magical Christmas market takes over the Place Jean Jaurès: wooden chalets, local treats and festive atmosphere to…
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DéMineurs: The Family Game Returns to the Mining History Centre in Lewarde on 28 November
The Mining History Centre in Lewarde turns legend into a life-size treasure hunt. On [Saturday 28 November 2026](https://www.chm-lewarde.com/fr/jeu-en-famille-les-mysteres-de-sainte-barbe-2-demineurs/), [Sainte-Barbe, patron saint of miners](https://www.chm-lewarde.com/fr/jeu-en-famille-les-mysteres-de-sainte-barbe-2-demineurs/), gives…
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Fêtes de Gayant 2027: Douai’s giants take to the streets
The Fêtes de Gayant in Douai take place in July 2027. Sunday 11 July is the main parade of the giants Monsieur and Madame…
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Sainte-Barbe Festival 2026: Fire Arts in the Mining Basin
The Sainte-Barbe Festival returns for its 9th edition in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais mining basin. Around 4 December, the day of Sainte-Barbe, patron saint of miners,…
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Visit the Former Headquarters of the Lens Mining Company
The former Headquarters of the Lens Mining Company were built between 1928 and 1930. This Art Deco building formerly housed the management and administrative…
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Sound and Light Show: Souvenirs of a Grand Duke at Mont-Saint-Éloi
The Grand Duc invites you on 11 and 12 September 2026 for a truly unique experience! The sound and light show returns in a…
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Exhibition “Sang et Or: 100 Years of Fervour” in Lens: A Century of Supporter Culture
The exhibition **"Sang et Or: 100 Years of Fervour"** retraces a century of supporter history in the mining basin. Beyond sport, this is a…
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Exhibition “Poilus: History of Cats and Dogs” in Lens: Animals in the Great War
The exhibition **"Poilus: History of Cats and Dogs"** tells a little-known chapter of the Great War: the lives of animals alongside soldiers. These images…
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Exhibition “Lucien Jonas: In the Land of Coal and Steel” in Denain: An Official Painter of the Great War
The Denain Museum pays tribute to Lucien Jonas, an official painter of the Great War born in the region. This exhibition explores his work…
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Open Days at the Mine and Railway Centre in Oignies: Mining and Railway Heritage
For the European Heritage Days, the Mine and Railway Centre opens its doors to the public!
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