Mines de Beffrois

Le blog touristique du bassin minier

Category: Heritage

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Visit the Halls of Arras City Hall — Heritage and History

    📅 From July 1 to August 30, 2026
    📍 City Hall, Place des Héros, 62000 Arras

    Every summer, Arras City Hall opens its doors for exceptional tours of its historic halls. This emblematic monument of the mining basin invites you to discover its Gothic architecture and remarkable decor.

    Tours take place every Wednesday and Friday at 11am, from July 6 to August 30, 2026. It’s the perfect opportunity to dive into Arras’ history and admire the richly decorated salons of this listed building.

    On Sunday, June 30, a special tour is also offered at 11am. Affordable rates for the whole family.

    An unmissable visit for heritage and history lovers in the Hauts-de-France region!

    🔗 Source: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme

  • Exhibition: The 7 Valleys of the Middle Ages at Azincourt 1415 Centre

    📅 Du 1er juillet au 30 septembre 2026
    📍 Azincourt — Centre Azincourt 1415

    The Azincourt 1415 Centre hosts a temporary exhibition dedicated to the 7 valleys of the Middle Ages. An immersion into the medieval history of Pas-de-Calais with authentic objects, reconstructions and interactive family trail.

    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/exposition-temporaire-les-7-vallees-du-moyen-age-au-centre-azincourt-141)

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  • Archaeology Day at the Bouchain Museum: Excavations and Discoveries

    📅 12 July 2026
    📍 Bouchain — Musée Municipal

    The Musée de Bouchain is organising an Archaeology Day on 12 July, featuring workshops, talks and guided tours.

    On Sunday 12 July, the Musée Municipal de Bouchain opens its doors wide for a fascinating Archaeology Day. On the programme: reconstructed excavation workshops, talks and guided tours.

    Visitors will be able to learn the gestures of the archaeologist during practical workshops supervised by professionals. The most curious will discover Gallo-Roman and medieval remains unearthed in the Hainaut region.

    Accessible talks are scheduled throughout the day. Local archaeologists and historians share their latest discoveries and answer questions from the public.

    The activities are designed for families and children, with a fun dedicated trail. It’s the perfect opportunity to dive into the history of the area in an interactive and lively way.

    Admission is free. The museum is easily accessible from Valenciennes and Douai.

    Source: [Tourisme Porte du Hainaut](https://www.tourisme-porteduhainaut.com/agenda/)

  • 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.

    More information on chm-lewarde.com

  • 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.

    More information on chm-lewarde.com

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