The principal sights in Arras, historic captial of the Artois region, are its two main squares, the…read morehuge Grand Place and the smaller Place des Héros. Both are lined with 17th and 18th century houses, most designed individually, but built to a common overall plan in terms of their height and style. Their facades are lovely compositions of typically Flemish architecture. The Grand Place is, as its name suggests, the larger of the two, and contains some older houses dating back to the 15th Century. It's one of many claiming to be France's largest 'proper' town square, but its size, to my mind, is its undoing: it's just too large to work properly as a public space, feeling empty and bleak, despite the architecture. Much nicer is the smaller and more intimate Place des Héros, which is still spacious, but with more life and bustle to it, with plenty of good bars and restaurants. It's graced by the town's impressive Town Hall, which boasts a 75m belfry. Destroyed in the First World War, it was rebuilt in an elaborate version of the decorated Gothic style, and is beautifully maintained. Guided tours include underground passages constructed in the 10th century, and used for everything from sheltering injured troops in the war, to provided an excellent cellar for wine. You can also climb the belfry for an excellent view of the town (I declined on this occasion!). Both squares suffer badly from being used as car-parks, with constant traffic. The French are well known for building clever underground car parks, so why not here?

a wonderful place.it is a very large space surrender of houses and shops.we can see the beffroi of…read morearras from the grand place.i saw the concert of metallica this summer and it was amazing.15000 people.

Don't go here unless you have to survive people! The food is terrible…read more My guess is that the other stars are given by the people who own the place. They really don't deserve more than one star. This is for the Bud beer...

Every dish enjoyed by someone at the table if not the person ordering it. Very friendly server…read more Regret not leaving enough room to sample the desserts. Get there early if you are set on a specific dish as the duck was finished within 15 minutes of open.

Glad to have found a vegetarian vegan restaurant in Arras France! Awasome taste and big portions. I…read moream here next 3 days evenings for sure!

Mezzaluna is a gem in Arras. I ordered the creamy pasta and mushroom, and red smoothie, and they…read morewere gorgeous in my mouth. The staff was friendly, helpful, and kind. Some of us spoke a bit of French, some of us did not. So the staff helpfully offered the menu in English as well (saying that the owner used to teach English - a detail of the trip which I found sweet). I ended my culinary experience here with the cheesecake and a big smile on my face. Thank you Mezzaluna!

From the owner: A l'abordage Ambiance boucanier et corsaires malouins dans cette brasserie où un marin affublé d'un…read morecrochet vous accueille. La cuisine proposée s'axe donc sans surprise sur les spécialités de la mer et plus particulièrement sur les moules que l'on accommode à différentes sauces. Les classiques restent sans conteste les crêpes et galettes accompagnées de cidre.

From the owner: Notre restaurant vous propose une cuisine simple et gourmande à base de produits frais, dans une…read moreambiance conviviale.