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Activities in Lens

The town of Lens combines past and present in harmony, with a friendly atmosphere and a palpable cultural dynamism!

Pass Louvre Lens

Opened in December 2012, the Louvre-Lens museum is located in the heart of the former Nord-Pas de Calais coalfield, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Galerie du Temps is the heart of the Louvre-Lens. It features more than 200 masterpieces from the Louvre's collections in a spectacular 3,000 m² space, and offers a unique journey through the history of art, from the invention of writing in Mesopotamia in the 4th millennium BC to the industrial revolution in the mid-19th century. Its chronological and multidisciplinary scenography creates a new dialogue between eras, techniques and civilisations.
A true cultural city, the Louvre-Lens is the 2nd most visited museum in the region after the Musée des Confluences in Lyon. It welcomes an average of 450,000 visitors a year.

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Discovering Lens

The Twin Terrils

The Twin Terrils of Lens, emblematic remnants of the region's mining activity, are two mountains of mining waste that rise up out of the landscape. Today, these slag heaps offer hiking trails and panoramic viewpoints.

Canadian National Vimy Memorial

The Canadian Memorial at Lens, on Vimy Hill, honours the Canadian soldiers of the First World War. Inaugurated in 1936, this historic site, with its preserved trenches and battlefields, is a place of reflection and remembrance for visitors.

The Olhain Park

The Parc d'Olhain in Lens is a vast natural area offering a variety of activities for all ages. With its tree climbing, mini-golf, swimming pool and hiking trails, it's the perfect place to spend a day relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors. Ideal for families, it combines sport and nature in a magnificent setting.

Travel at 50% off all year round

The advantages

  • 50% discount on all your tickets

  • 75% discount for 3 accompanying adults aged 4 to 18 inclusive

  • Valid for 1 year

The advantages

  • 50% discount on all your tickets

  • 75% discount for 3 accompanying adults aged 4 to 18 inclusive

  • Valid for 1 year