PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Choose eco-friendly modes of transport: train, bus, cycle or carpooling. Cycle parking facilities are available, as are charging points for electric vehicles.
By shuttle bus
From Arras, you can easily reach the Citadel using the free shuttle bus Ma Citadine (ligne 2).
Get off at the ‘Citadelle’ stop, which is situated just in front of the Porte Royale (Turenne), at the entrance to the site.
The service runs regularly (every 10 minutes) from Monday to Saturday and offers a convenient, free and eco-friendly way to get to the show!
By car/bus
Take the Arras exit, then follow signs for ‘Citadelle d’Arras’
Parking is compulsory outside the citadel in the free ‘Citadelle Vauban P4’ car park, signposted on Boulevard du Général de Gaulle (except for people with reduced mobility (PRM), who should follow the signs to the car park within the citadel).
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By train
Get off at Arras, then take the free shuttle bus Ma Citadine (ligne 2) (or walk for about 15 minutes)
By bicycle
The Arras Citadel is easily accessible by bike. A secure bike park is available on a subscription basis, but you can also park your bike for free in the area around the Citadel.
Charging points are located right next to the Citadel of Arras, allowing you to easily charge your vehicle whilst the show is on.
The town of Arras has around 119 charging points
>> View the list of charging points
Acces to the Citadel
Access to the show and the village is on foot, preferably via the Porte Royale (Turenne), situated on Boulevard du Général de Gaulle in Arras.
This historic passageway, the majestic entrance to the Citadel of Arras, will transport you straight back to the 17th century!
You can set up in the stands 1 hour before the show. Entertainment ½ hour before the show, followed by a 7-minute concert by our Vauban orchestra as a prelude.
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