Located 15 minutes from Lille to the Belgian border, is the lung Armentières with Metropolitan Near Hem (120 ha) and Lys, which crosses the city.
Ideal for walks and hikes around the nature, Armentières is also the legacy of industrial development of the early 20th century. All around the Grand Place, grafted class neighborhoods, industrial, mansions ...
Located close to the front of the First World War, Armentières also keeps the marks of history: cemeteries, memorial ... Tourism memory is everywhere.
Among the must not miss during your visit, the Hotel de Ville and belfry classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, the Saint-Vaast, the station area that combines contemporary architecture with the media Albatross, and industrial architecture, with its old trading houses.
But also walks along the banks of the Lys, minibus tours and guided or audio course, the various museums around.
Guided tours offered by the Office of Tourism Armentières.
Vivat Dance Festival: In January at the Vivat. The Vivat convention scene hosts its famous contemporary dance festival. Information on +33 3 20 77 18 77 or by email: contact@levivat.net
North Road Rally: The last weekend of February in the city center. The Rallye des Routes du Nord is organized by the ASACNF (Sports Association of the Automobile Club of the North of France) and the RRNO (Roads Rally of the North Organization).
Place des Artistes! Exhibition of creators and crafts: In March at Tire d'Ailes Hall in the Meadows of the Hem. More than 60 artists and creators welcome you all weekend in a festive atmosphere! Such. : +33 3 20 44 18 19.
Beaches at the end of the World: July 14 at the Natural Space Lille Metropolis Les Près du Hem at Armentières. An exceptional day of relaxation and celebration, placed under the sign of the exotic. On the program: a multitude of fixed animations and ambulatory, participatory workshops, shows, tastings... throughout the afternoon to go to meet the cultures of the world, followed in the evening by a show or a ball and finally at the end of the night of a fire show... Change of scenery guaranteed! Information: Directorate of Culture, Tourism and Animation: Tel. : +33 3 61 76 08 47 - Mail: culture@ville-armentieres.fr
Fête des Nieulles: The second weekend of September in the city center and surroundings. The Fête des Nieulles is the great Armenian folk festival with a long heritage tradition. Between tradition and modernity, this event has entered a new dynamic. The essential events of the festival: election of the queen, ceremony of coronation, concert, festive parade and other appointments that call for much to the participation of the inhabitants. Information on +33 3 61 76 08 47 or by mail: culture@ville-armentieres.fr
Christmas festivities: Weekend mid-December, Place du General de Gaulle. A grand nocturnal parade preceding the arrival of Santa Claus who comes down from the belfry as a reminder and gives the start to the tremendous fire of the City Hall. An extraordinary fireworks, in music, on the squares of the city center... magical atmosphere assured! Information on +33 3 61 76 08 47 or by mail: culture@ville-armentieres.fr
