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Visit the Boves

Discover the Boves, plunging into the atmosphere of limestone quarries delved out from the tenth century onwards.

The guided visit of the Boves is a tourist circuit laid out in the underground levels of the town, offering an insight into Arras's "subterranean history". 

Initially a place of chalk extaction and sweated toi, these "boves" became cellars, storeplaces for the merchants of the town's squares, and later a shelter for the townspoeple during Second World War bombardments...Gaze in wide-eyed amazement as you discover a fascinating history in the shadows of the Boves. 

Practical information

Starting from the basement of the Tourist Office, in the Town Hall.

Duration of the tour: 45 min
Maximum 25 persons per tour. 
Wear warm clothing. 
Tour commentary possible in French and/or English

Closed on 1st January, from 6th to 24 January and on 25th December. 

The Boves are not accessible to persons of reduced mobility. 

City Pass Arras: Combine entries on different sites (boves, belfry ...). On sale at the reception of the Tourist Office.

Groups contact : +33 (0)3 21 51 26 05 
commercialisation@arraspaysdartois.com

Hôtel de Ville, Place des Héros, 62000 ARRAS

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