14 days in Lens Itinerary

Lens is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. Venture out of the city with trips to Reims (Palais du Tau, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, &more), Musee du Mur de l'Atlantique (in Audinghen) and Cap Blanc-Nez (in Escalles). On the 6th (Sun), enjoy a perfect day by the water at Le Touquet Beach. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Musée du Louvre-Lens, appreciate the history behind Monument et Parc commémoratifs du Canada à Vimy, observe the fascinating underwater world at Nausicaa, and take the plunge with Saut en Parachute Merville.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Lens trip itinerary site.

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major aiports are Lille-Lesquin Airport, Lille International Rail Station and Calais International Rail Station. In June, daily temperatures in Lens can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C.