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Lens (French pronunciation: [lɑ̃s] ⓘ; Picard: Linse) is a city in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. [3] 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]).
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- Visit Lens: Highlights and Tourist Information
- Lens, France: Places to Visit and Attractions
- Markets in and Near Lens
- Tourist Attractions Near Lens, France
- Geography and Distances
- Getting Here
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 Arrasat 17 km.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater! ... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Pas-de-Calais
Market days in Lens:weekly market: Tuesday & Saturday & Friday; 1. Lens: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (0km) 2. Avion: market Thursday (2km) 3. Lievin: market Wednesday & Sunday (4km) 4. Harnes: market Thursday (5km) 5. Billy-Montigny: market Sunday (6km) 6. Grenay: market Tuesday (7km) 7. Henin-Beaumont: market Tuesday & Friday (8km) 8. Bully...
What to do at Lens? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Lens.
Lens is in the north of France at 16 kilometres from Arras, the department capital (general information: Lens is 178 kilometres from Paris).
For driving distances to Lens from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner. We have 20 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Acheville, Angres, Annay, Avion, Billy-Montigny, Bois-Bernard, Eleu-Dit-Leauwette, Estevelles, Fouquieres-les-Lens, Givenchy-en-Gohelle, Harnes, Hulluch, Lievin, Loison-sous-Lens,...
Located at the crossroads of Europe, not far from Belgium, England and Germany, Lens is at the heart of a culturally dynamic region that boasts a strong network of museums. Wonder at the masterpieces displayed in the Louvre-Lens, or at the scenic views from atop Europe's tallest slag heaps.
The city of Lens is a french city located north of France. The city of Lens is located in the department of Pas-de-Calais of the french region Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The city of Lens is located in the district of Lens. The area code for Lens is 62498 (also known as code INSEE), and the Lens zip code is 62300.
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Discover expertly selected travel destinations, distinguished by their unique charm and quality. Lens is a city in Hauts-de-France, France. A former industrial city, its wealth was founded on textiles and coal mining. Mapcarta, the open map.
