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Arras
Arras is an attractive town in the Hauts-de-France region of France. It was much fought-over in World War I and is mainly visited by tourists travelling from or to the nearby ports of Calais and Boulogne. It is also a good starting point for a visit to the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
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Best time & quick facts
- Currency
- Language
- French
- Time zones
- UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
- Power plugs
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Getting around
- Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Nord-Pas de Calais, France · Population: 43K · Calling code: +33
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Sources: Wikivoyage · Wikidata · U.S. State Department · CDC Travelers' Health. Experiences from Viator, hotels from Nuitee. Facts refresh weekly.