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Lens is one of the largest Picard cities in France and is located in the north of the country. It is close to both Calais and Dunkerque. Many visitors use Lens as a base from which to explore sites associated with World War I and World War II.

There is a range of accommodation available for visitors to Lens. Many people choose to camp in this region, although in the winter the smaller French guesthouses continue to be popular. There is a great range of hotels available in the beach resorts on the Northern French coast which have become increasingly popular and people drive to the attraction centres.

Surprisingly wine and fish don’t tend to feature heavily in diet from this region of France. Stews, cow’s cheese, venison and boar are available in many restaurants and are popular in home cooking as well. Regional classics include carbonnade and veau flamande.

Major battles in both World Wars were fought in this region of Northern France/ Belgium border. The Battles of the Somme and Ypres, as well as the invasion of Normandy, have left visible changes to the countryside. It is possible to visit the commonwealth war graves that honour people killed in the conflicts. A longer drive can take you to the town of Menin, where they still play the last post each evening.

Racing Club of Lens is the major sporting attraction in the city. They play their games at the Stade Félix Bollaert. It currently holds 41233 people, which is more than the population of the town.