PAS-DE-CALAIS TIME TRAVEL: From medieval battles to trench warfare and power-hungry monarchs to industrial innovators, Pas-de-Calais is packed with historical sites.

  • Published In: France Today, 2024, v. 40, n. 4. P. 98 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Thornton, Gillian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from France Today explores the historical sites in Pas-de-Calais, France, from medieval battles to trench warfare and power-hungry monarchs to industrial innovators. The region borders historic Flanders and modern Belgium, with a rich history of Anglo-French battles and significant events like the Battle of Agincourt. Visitors can explore sites like the Field of the Cloth of Gold, Napoléon's army base near Boulogne, and the Louvre-Lens art museum in the Lens mining basin, showcasing urban regeneration. The article also highlights World War I and II remembrance sites, such as La Coupole and Saint-Omer, offering a diverse range of historical and cultural experiences in the region. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:France Today. 2024/12, Vol. 40, Issue 4, p98
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0895-3651
  • Accession Number:182496553
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