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Arras
Arras is an attractive town in the Hauts-de-France region of France. It was much fought-over in World War I and is mainly visited by tourists travelling from or to the nearby ports of Calais and Boulogne. It is also a good starting point for a visit to the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
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Type C, E · 230 V - Getting around
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Nord-Pas de Calais, France · Population: 43K · Calling code: +33
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