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Recommended Places to Stay and EatThe obvious city for tourists to spend the night in the Artois region, is Arras. Although rather ugly and industrialised on the outskirts, the city centre is beautiful, culminating in the completely rebuilt Place des Héros with its magnificent Town Hall. This guide recommends the following hotels:
Hotel Ibis Arras Located within staggering distance of the bars and restaurants of the Place des Héros and the Grand Place, this is an ideal stopover for those who want to be as close to the city centre as possible. As with most Ibis’s, the rooms are basic but clean and comfortable in this modern hotel. Just one word of warning – Arras is probably one of the most confusing and congested cities to enter in northern France and parking in the centre is a nightmare on most days. Expect to ride around a few times before seeing a space! For further information visit www.ibishotel.com.
Hôtel du Golf d’Arras For those preferring not to risk the chaotic traffic system in the city, the modern Hôtel du Golf d’Arras offers the perfect retreat. Situated just off the N25 ring road to the north west of the city, the hotel is, as its name suggests, next to a first-class golf course. Rooms are comfortable and the bar and terrace restaurant are delightful - also plenty of parking. Just a word of warning – some of the hotel was still being built on my last trip in June 2007! Am sure it should be fully completed by 2008! For further information visit www.arras-hoteldugolf.com.
For those feeling peckish, I can certainly recommend the following establishments in the centre of Arras:
"Aux Grandes Arcades", Grand Place – 62000
"La Clef des Sens", 60-62 Place des Héros – 62000 |
