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2025
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2025
Le Boves, Arras' most fascinating historical site.
Discover the subterranean history of Arras by diving into its limestone quarries, dug from the 10th century onwards in the city's basements. Initially a place of extraction and sweat, these boves became cellars and warehouses for the merchants of the squares, then a shelter for the population of Arras during the bombardments of the Second World War. It's a fascinating and fascinating part of the city's history, and makes for an original walk. A word of advice: bundle up, it can get cold!
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Visited in june 2025
Un belle expérience immersive dans l'histoire d'Arras. La guide était à l'écoute et les explications très accessibles.
Visited in june 2025
What an amazing tour of the caves right below the belfry and town squares. Vincent was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable giving the tour in French and English. The tours run throughout the day but it is advisable to book in advance.
Visited in june 2025
Situés à 12 mètres sous la surface pour exploiter la craie blanche et construire des bâtiments, les boves font une vingtaine de kilomètres ; la température y est de 11°C et le taux d'hygrométrie de 80 %. Puis, ils sont reconvertis en lieu de stockage par des marchands et servent de liens entre les caves des maisons. Lors de la grande guerre, 24 000 soldats de l'Empire britannique s'y installent. A faire
Visited in december 2024
J'ai beaucoup aimé cette visite dans les entrailles d'Arras ! Il y fait froid (prévoir une petite laine), mais le guide nous a expliqué des anecdotes très intéressantes dans ces sous terrain. Un incontournable d'Arras !
Visited in january 2025
Détente pour les enfants sur les jeux et les parents à la cafétéria avec un bon cappuccino ????
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