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Arras Citadel – Citadel Paths of Arras loop from Dainville

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Hauts-De-France

Arras Citadel – Citadel Paths of Arras loop from Dainville

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Arras Citadel – Citadel Paths of Arras loop from Dainville

00:52

12.1km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.27 km for 173 m

After 7.68 km for 174 m

After 10.4 km for 74 m

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3.25 km

Arras Citadel

Highlight • Castle

The citadel of Arras is a unique site in France. Built by Vauban in the 17th century, it retains an exceptional heritage from its 3 centuries of military history. Demilitarized and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008, it is today a "small town within a city" rich in remarkable historic buildings, green walking paths and leisure activities.

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5.36 km

Citadel Paths of Arras

Highlight • Trail

Pleasant wooded paths to walk during a walk. Some portions are covered with large "gravel" not very passable with narrow tires (< 28mm)

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5.56 km

Wall of the Executed at the Citadel of Arras

Highlight • Monument

The Mur des Fusillés is a memorial located in the moats of the Citadel of Arras, Hauts-de-France. It is a poignant reminder of the tragic history of 218 patriots who were shot dead by German troops during World War II. The memorial is dedicated to these victims of different nationalities during the years after the Battle of Arras and is worth a visit to understand and remember the brutality of this dark period in history.

The memorial is located at the Citadel of Arras, where the patriots were executed between August 21, 1941 and July 21, 1944. The design of the memorial has been deliberately kept simple, to maintain the authenticity of the site and allow visitors to see the setting that witnessed these tragic events. The only monument present in the memorial is a pole, recreated as exactly as possible from the one to which the victims were tied. In addition, 218 plaques mounted along the walls of the citadel commemorate each victim, and a plaque at the entrance to the memorial invites visitors to commemorate the sacrifice of these patriots.

The Mur des Fusillés is located near the Citadel (near the old gate), Jardin du Polygone, and another place of remembrance which is the Military Cemetery of Faubourg d'Amiens. The site remains open to the public every afternoon from 2pm to 7pm.

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7.38 km

Étang de l'Avenue Jean Zay

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Nice spot surrounded by cycle paths that can reach the Citadel of Arras

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10.1 km

The Citadel

Highlight • Historical Site

This octagonal citadel was built between 1668 and 1672 to a design by Vauban and consists of 5 bastions. Since 2008, the citadel has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of the 12 major fortifications built by Vauban in France. When Louis XIV ordered its construction, it was not intended to protect the city against the Spaniards, but to supervise the inhabitants of Arras. The citadel was therefore nicknamed "La Belle inutile". Now a regiment is stationed here.

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10.5 km

Faubourg British Memorial

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The Faubourg d'Amiens was already a killing ground when the British relieved the French army in Arras and the surrounding area in 1916. The French cemetery has now disappeared and only soldiers from the Commonwealth countries are buried there, as well as some German prisoners of war. The Memorial commemorates the 35,928 British, New Zealand and South African fighters who fell in this area and whose bodies have not been recovered. Be sure to check out the flying Services memorial in the semi-circular building close to the Pierre du Souvenir. The square column crowned with a globe bears the names of the 991 British air force pilots who died in the First World War.

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12.1 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

4.13 km

2.39 km

650 m

609 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

3.15 km

1.40 km

432 m

125 m

< 100 m

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Arras Citadel – Citadel Paths of Arras loop from Dainville

Arras Citadel

Citadel Paths of Arras

Wall of the Executed at the Citadel of Arras

Étang de l'Avenue Jean Zay

The Citadel

Faubourg British Memorial

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