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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]).
- 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
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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,...
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Lens City Guide. Best way to find your bearings: Head to the tourist office for a map and local bus service details. Or wander: The town is famous for its art-deco style. Lens is close to several important War Memorial sites including Ablain-Saint-Nazaire French Military Cemetery, also known as Notre Dame de Lorette. A recently inaugurated ...
This page provides an overview of Lens, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France detailed region maps. Comprehensive satellite maps of Lens. High-resolution aerial images with comprehensive road and town overlays.
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.
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Free route maps are available, and there is a wealth of information to ensure a great visit. So, let’s set off on a bike ride to discover this famous triptych: the treasures of the mining basin , the Louvre-Lens and the events of The Great War .
