The town of ARRAS is famous for it's historic buildings.
The Town Hall and Tourist Office in Arras
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Destroyed in the war and rebuilt.
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A good place to eat in Arras.
Cafe de la Paix feeds the dragon. |
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Paul Lynch from Dublin and John visit the grave of his grand-uncle who fell in the ' Great War ' near Arras.
On the anniversary of his grandfather's death Paul lays flowers on an Irish grave. |
The Unknown Canadian Soldier is honoured by his modern compatriots as they prepare to bring him home.
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This monument was raised by Canada to the valour of the sixty thousand of their countrymen who fell in Battle. .
Vimy ridge,where the monument stands, is about ten minutes, by car, from Arras. |
A place to stay in Arras.
The fact that it is only two doors from the Pub is just a happy coincidence !!!
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The team from south of Dublin were invited to play the local side of Arras by the pub.
There was more pints went over the bar of The Ould Shebeen than points over the bar in this match. |
