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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lens,_Pas-de-CalaisLens, Pas-de-Calais - Wikipedia

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   Lens (French pronunciation: ⓘ; Picard: Linse) is a city in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It is one of the main towns of Hauts-de-France along with Lille, Valenciennes, Amiens, Roubaix, Tourcoing, Arras and Douai. The inhabitants are called Lensois (pronounced).

2. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-lens-france15 Best Things to Do in Lens (France) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Louvre-Lens. Where a pithead used to be is an ethereal minimalist construction that stands as the first satellite attraction for the fabled Louvre Museum in Paris.
   • Lens’ 14-18 Centre d’Histoire Guerre et Paix. Employing the latest museum techniques and calling on an impressive array of archive footage (more than 60 hours), 5,000 photographs and contemporary maps, this museum offers context about the First World War.
   • Les Terrils Jumeaux, 11/19. Close to the Louvre-Lens are two gigantic black pyramids, the largest slag heaps in Europe, and a constant reminder of Lens’ coalmining history.
   • Église Saint-Léger. A church has stood at this location since the 900s, but every one of them has suffered from war damage, whether it was the Thirty Years’ War in the 17th century, the First World War or the Second World War.

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4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g661384Top Things to Do in Lens, France - Lens Must-See Attractions

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   Things to Do in Lens, France: See Tripadvisor's 10,726 traveller reviews and photos of Lens tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lens. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

5. www.france.fr › en › articleVisit Lens - France

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   Jan 4, 2023 · Contact : Reading time: 3 min Published on 4 January 2023, updated on 15 April 2024. Lens, a town that is decidedly diverse. Once known primarily for its football team and rich mining history, the city of Lens in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region is now in the spotlight for its Louvre-Lens Museum.

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6. www.france-voyage.com › cities-towns › lens-24246Lens - Tourism, Holidays & Weekends - France Voyage

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   Lens is a town in the Hauts-de-France region, known for its mining history and the Louvre-Lens museum. Discover its heritage, culture, sports and leisure activities in this guide.

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   Lens is a town in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France region. Find out about its history, culture, nearby places to visit and how to book hotels, car hire and flights.

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   Is lens a French city?

   • Lens ( French pronunciation: [lɑ̃s] ⓘ; Picard: Linse) is a city in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It is one of the main towns of Hauts-de-France along with Lille, Valenciennes, Amiens, Roubaix, Tourcoing, Arras and Douai. The inhabitants are called Lensois ( pronounced [lɑ̃swa] ).

   Lens, Pas-de-Calais - Wikipedia

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   What to do in Lens France?

   • Lens, France is the site of the new extension of the Louvre museum called "Louvre-Lens". If you're an art lover, you might want to plan a stop in this former coal-mining town to have a look at the sleek steel and glass museum and park on top of an old mining area.

   What to See and Do in Lens, France - TripSavvy

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   Where is lens in Hauts-de-France?

   • Lens is situated in the Pas-de-Calais department and Hauts-de-France region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Lens in Hauts-de-France. Popular places to visit nearby include Arras Carriere Wellington at 17 km and Arras at 17 km.

   Lens tourism and travel guide - France This Way

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   Is lens a French agglomeration?

   • Lens, along with Douai and 65 other communes, forms the agglomeration ( unité urbaine) of Douai-Lens, whose population as of 2018 was 504,281. Lens was initially a fortification from the Norman invasions. In 1180, it was owned by the Count of Flanders, and sovereignty was exercised by the Crown of France.

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9. www.tripsavvy.com › lens-france-and-the-louvreWhat to See and Do in Lens, France - TripSavvy

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   Jun 3, 2019 · Lens is a former coal-mining town in northern France that hosts the Louvre-Lens, a new extension of the Louvre museum. Learn how to get there, what to see and do, and where to eat and drink in Lens.