Carvin

City of Pas-de-Calais, Carvin has several monuments typical of the region, as well as historical remains of great importance.

At the center of the old medieval village, the town hall of Carvin takes place in the old castle Delehelle. Property at the time of its construction, local brewers and other notables, the building was bought by the town in the 1930s Joined historic monument, it is also a World Heritage of UNESCO. Topped with a steeple, the building also has a red brick facade.

Now converted into housing and partly destroyed, the Modern brewery is one of the cultural highlights of Carvin. Created in 1900, it once produced a dark beer that made the reputation of the city.

The Church of St. Martin was built in the early eighteenth century in a late Baroque style of Spanish inspiration. Equipped with a tower, called the tower Melun, it is the main landmark of the city. Inside, we find a beautiful organ of the mid-nineteenth century. The buildings has been classified as an historic monument.

The St. Druon Church and St. Druon well date from the Middle Ages and worth a walk around.

Attached to the civil cemetery, one discovers a German military square designed by the people involved in the First World War. British soldiers are also present and square offer commemorative steles.

Animated and close to its traditions, the city of Carvin annually organizes many events of all kinds.

Carvin The market is held every Saturday morning on the market square. The city also offers a Christmas market in December.

Tradition dating back to the fourteenth century, the spring Ducasse is one of the great events of Carvin. carnival, contests, games take place during the weekend of Pentecost.

Arts Festival of the street, Eclectic offer shows on two days in the month of July.

The big sell-entry is held annually the second weekend in September.