Douai

Douai

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Douai
Insee code	59178
Postcode	59500
Latitude	50.3678740
Longitude	3.0806020
Altitude	From 16 to 38 meters
Surface	16.88 km²
Population	43530 inhabitants
Density	2578 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Sin-le-Noble at 2.6 km (5 min)
Chief town	Lille (at 42 km, 38 min)		Lambres-lez-Douai at 2.8 km (6 min)
Department	Nord		Dechy at 3.6 km (7 min)
Region	Nord-Pas-de-Calais		Search another town

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At the crossroads of Paris, London and Brussels.

City that was rich in cultural terms. Old Parliament of Flanders, the city remained a center court with his court of appeal.

• City Hall, Belfry and Carillon

• Dare to climb the belfry, to know everything about the carillon Douai, welcomes you to his tunes. From the top of the monument, you embrace the look Douai and its surroundings, not forgetting the City Hall and its famous venues.
• Book exploration available for children.
• Visit all year: Daily at 11am, 15h, 16h, 17h (except Monday). In July and August: Every day at 10h, 11h, 14h, 15h, 16h, 17h, 18h.
• Admission charge (free for children under 6 years).

• Museum of Chartreuse:

• Its architecture is very interesting. It hosts many works whose relief map dating from Vauban, paintings (Veronese, Jean Bellegambe), a sculpture in its renovated chapel (several Carpeaux).
• Open daily (except Tuesdays and some holidays) from 10am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm.

• Parliament of Flanders:

• Parliament of Flanders in 1714 moved to Douai. The tour combines the discovery of the Grand Chamber, appointed in 1762 and functioning of the Court of Assizes of the North and the Court of Appeal Nord / Pas de Calais.
• Possible visit on holidays to 15:30 (except January 1 and December 25) on Saturday at 15.30 in July and August.
• From the shore of the Palais de Justice (Place Charles de Pollinchove).
• Admission charge (free for children under 6 years).
• Visit by prior registration at the Tourist Office with proper identification.

• Boat ride from Old Douai:

• A walk in electric boats "side Scarpe" You will appreciate the diversity of the banks of the Scarpe and also provide the opportunity to leave tell douaisienne 1000 years of history: the medieval market town to the city court 18th century.
• In May, June and September: Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 15:30 to 18:30 (every 30 min). In July and August: Wednesday to Sunday and holidays from 15:30 to 18:30 (every 30 min).
• Fee (free for children under 6 years).
• Venue: At the pier of the Palais de Justice, Place Charles de Pollinchove.

• Family Treasure Hunt "A giant steps" throughout the year:

• Want to know more about the family Gayant, discover their history, legend, what's behind these giants and learn while having fun: so come test the family treasure hunt through a book consisting of puzzles to discover at the mercy of the most emblematic monuments of Douai Douai and in some markets. Each child will receive its newsletter bringing a degree of "vin't wicker!"
• On sale at the Tourist Office Douai.

• Visits Douai discoveries:

• One Sunday a month from October to March, and every Sunday from April to September, the Office of Tourism offers original and varied walks! With exciting themes such as: streets douaisiennes, Art Deco heritage, mining heritage ... Come discover Douai for a Sunday excursion.
• Discovery tour fee.
• Additional information at the Tourist Office of Douai.

• The holiday Gayant ... 3 days of parade: In early July, the family Gayant Douai party on the occasion of the annual output of its giants. Traditions and activities marking the celebrations of the city by Gayant held each Sunday following July 5. Come and see Mr. and Mrs. Gayant, and their children, Jacquot, Fillon and Binbin, costumed giants of 2.40 m to 8.50 m, weighing up to 370 kg (the giants are rarer still worn today: Mr and Mrs Gayant Gayant by six men each). The most interesting moment: the reunion of the giants and Douai on Sunday mornings from 10.30am to 12pm.
• The Feast of the boats: Douai Petty is the second port of France, the city makes it to honor each May 1st with this event the highlight of which is forgiveness of the boats, an outdoor mass in the middle decked barges parked Dorignies.

• Must Do: the museum of the mine Lewarde (7 km from Douai).
• Loisiparc in Aubigny-au-Bac.
• La Maison Leroux - Museum of chicory Orchies.

All leisure activities around Douai

Boat ride from Old Douai		Festival Gayant
Ignite the belfry

Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 19°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 11°C

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C

Au Bureau Douai   7.8 Douai At the brewery Bureau, located in Douai, 200 meters from the train station, offers to share a good meal in a wooded setting, typical Parisian brasserie, with its leather armchairs and... Located in Douai 30 € per person

Campanile Douai Cuincy   7.7   SPECIAL OFFER Cuincy Welcome to Campanile Douai Cuincy city located in the north of France. The hotel welcomes you in a warm atmosphere and offers an interior with more contemporary lines. Luminous space,... Located 2.5 km from Douai 19 € per person

Cap Restaurant   8.6 Noyelles-Godault WELCOME TO THE PAS DE CALAIS - It is in the mining area, World Heritage of Unesco, The Cap Restaurant welcomes you in a simple and friendly. REGIONAL CUISINE - Here is a place where... Located 8.2 km from Douai 22 € per person

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' Entre Cour et Jardin ' Lille Lesquin     9.3 Lesquin 'Between Yard and Garden' is located Lesquin, in the heart of the Flanders region. This is a guest house located in an old Flemish farmhouse tastefully restored. Two original cottages... Located 25 km from Douai From 55 € to 79 € the double room

Au relais d'artois     8.1 Cuinchy In a quiet and green surroundings, a farm built on 5000m², offers five houses grouped in one wing of the farm; bike rental per day. Located 29 km from Douai From 55 € to 75 € the double room

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Gites et roulottes Douai Cambrai Arras   8.4 Arleux Series of lodgings and trailers 2 to 5 people along and near the lake. http://www.gites-senseens.com schedules on site. Holiday retail. Pets accepted. Tapering rates. Special rate pros.... Located 10.8 km from Douai 287 € per week

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Inter-Hotel Le Gayant      8.3 Douai Inter-Hotel Le Gayant welcomes you to the welcoming city of Douai, a place made famous by its belfry and its giants. This fully renovated hotel boasts modern, full-equipped rooms with... Located in Douai Room from 55 €

ibis Douai Centre      7.9 Douai Located in the centre of Douai, this hotel offers modern guest rooms with an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi access. You can enjoy the 24-hour bar and Douai Train Station is only 1.5 km away.... Located in Douai Room from 54 €

La Terrasse      6.3 Douai Located in Douai, the hotel La Terrasse welcomes you for a gastronomic stay, in a very sophisticated frame. The hotel has 24 comfortable rooms. They have bathrooms with shower or bathtub,... Located in Douai Room from 80 €

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