Douai

Douai has been an important city in the region since the Middle Ages, and had previously been capital of the region. Historically, Douai has been a Dutch-speaking city during the Middle Ages. In the 17th century the city eventually became French territory. Interestingly enough, one of its claims to fame is its connection with the Douai Bible, an early translation of the Bible into English.

• Tourist office

  phone: +33 3 27 88 26 79
  address: 70 Place d'Armes

By train

The is located quite close to the historical centre of the city. There is a direct train from Lille which takes about 40 minutes.

• Belfry

  address: Rue de la Mairie
  The clocktower of Douai City Hall (French: Hôtel de Ville de Douai), it is the best preserved of the region's medieval belfries, built in the 14th century. It is 54 meters high. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.

• Collegiale St. Pierre

  address: Rue Saint-Cristophe
  The largest church in the region.

• Tour des Dames

  address: Rue de la Tour des Dames
  Part of the city's medieval fortifications.

• Porte de Valenciennes

  address: Rue de Valenciennes
  Part of the city's medieval fortifications.

• Porte d'Arras

  address: Rue d'Arras
  Part of the city's medieval fortifications.

• Musée de la Chartreuse

  phone: +33 3 27 71 38 80
  address: 130 Rue des Chartreux
  Fine arts museum housed in a Renaissance mansion.

• Lens — nearby city known for the Louvre-Lens (branch of the Louvre located in Lens) and for its famous football club, RC Lens, who play in the Stade Félix Bollaert.