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5 days ago · Arras ( / ˈærəs / ARR-əs, French: [aʁɑs] ⓘ; Picard: Aros; historical Dutch: Atrecht [ˈaːtrɛxt] ⓘ) is the prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department, which forms part of the region of Hauts-de-France; [3] before the reorganization of 2014 it was in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The historic centre of the Artois region, with a Baroque town ...
1 day ago · The Abbot Orsini wrote: “A wax candle is kept in the cathedral of Arras, which is held to have been brought thither by Our Lady, in the year 1095.” . Our Lady of Ardents, or Eglise Notre-Dame des Ardents d’Arras in French, is a small, charming red brick church in the lower part of town in Arras, France.
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5 days ago · May 25, 2024. In April 1917, the quaint French towns and budding fields of Artois were transformed into hell on earth. Hundreds of thousands of British and German soldiers clashed in a series of brutal engagements known as the Battle of Arras. It would be yet another bloody chapter in the horrific saga of attrition along the Western Front.
4 days ago · Calais is a major port for ferries between France and England, and since 1994, the Channel Tunnel has linked nearby Coquelles to Folkestone by rail. Because of its position, Calais has been a major port and an important centre for transport and trading with England since the Middle Ages.
2 days ago · The Thirty Years' War was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, lasting from 1618 to 1648. Fought primarily in Central Europe , an estimated 4.5 to 8 million soldiers and civilians died as a result of battle, famine, or disease, while parts of present-day Germany reported population declines of over 50%. [19]
4 days ago · In Arras, France, travelers can find amazing hotels.For a balanced stay, choice offers a great mix of comfort and convenience. Those seeking an upscale experience can opt for the , featuring premium amenities and exceptional service.
3 days ago · Saint Liberius of Ancona Also known as. Liverio, Oliviero. Profile. Fifth century cave hermit near Ancona, Italy known for his piety and wisdom. Because his relics have been moved several times to different churches and placed next to other tombs, many legends have grown up around him or existing stories have been assigned to him, but these are later additions, and we know very little about him.
