Your stay — La Cours des Grands
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The Property — La Cours des Grands
La Cours des Grands sits in a quiet courtyard off the Grand’Place, giving the feel of a secluded retreat in the middle of Arras’s vast, arcaded square. The lobby is small and unpretentious, with pale stone walls, a worn wooden desk, and a faint smell of coffee from the breakfast room. Rooms are functional, not fancy – clean, compact, and dark-curtained against the July sun. This is a solid choice for budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location over luxury: you step out of the courtyard and straight into the heart of the city's Flemish Renaissance architecture.
Chronicles of Arras
Arras grew from a Roman settlement, Nemetacum, and became a major wool-trading centre in the Middle Ages. Its defining feature – the twin Grand'Place and Place des Héros – was rebuilt after World War I in pure Flemish Baroque style, with ornate gables and arcades. The city was a key mining and military hub, and the wartime scars remain visible in the Wellington Quarry and the Canadian memorial at Vimy Ridge. Today, Arras balances a lively café culture with quiet, pedestrian-friendly streets, and its weekly Saturday market still feels medieval in scale.
Best Time to Visit
Full Arras guide →Best months
May to June and September – warm but not hot, fewer tourists than July and August, and still plenty of daylight for walking the squares and the citadel park.
Peak / festival surge
July to August. Arras fills with visitors for the Main Square Festival (early July) and the Fête de l'Humanité in September. Hotel prices can rise 30% above shoulder-season rates, and booking a month ahead is essential for Grand'Place properties.
Budget shoulder season
April and October – cooler, cheaper, quieter. You’ll get discounts of around 20% on rooms, and the tulips in the citadel gardens or the autumn colours in the Vauban fortifications are real highlights.
Weather & packing
Arras summers are warm but can be damp – July averages 18°C with occasional rain. Pack light layers, a waterproof jacket, and sturdy walking shoes for the cobblestones.
Live City Briefing — Arras
- The Main Square Festival 2026 (July 3–5) is just before your stay – expect lingering crowds and some road closures around the Grand'Place on the 5th as stages are dismantled.
- The newly renovated Musée des Beaux-Arts reopened in spring 2025 with expanded galleries of Flemish paintings and a café in the old abbey cloisters – worth a quick visit.
- From July 1, the local bus network (Artis) has revised timetables on lines to Vimy Ridge – check the app for later departure times on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Cours des Grands, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These upper floors are quieter and away from street-level noise, and the courtyard side reduces sound from the main road at the address.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing the street (Place des Héros or Grand'Place). Ground-level rooms pick up foot traffic, cafe chatter, and early morning deliveries.
Best views
The best view is from a courtyard-facing room on floors 3–5, overlooking the historic rooftops and peaceful interior. Street-facing rooms look onto the main square but come with trade-off noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, as they sit above the lift mechanism and have less foot traffic from the lobby and breakfast area.
🔊 Noise notes
Arras's main squares (Place des Héros, Grand'Place) host outdoor markets, festivals, and late-night bars. The hotel's street-level entrance and lift add daytime clatter. Early morning bin collections are common in the alleys nearby.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the courtyard side during booking; it's not guaranteed but worth a polite request. 2) The hotel has no on-site parking, but the public car park under the Grand'Place is a 2-minute walk and cheaper than street meters.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — La Cours des Grands
Free and unlimited for all guests; speeds around 30 Mbps download; log in via room number and surname
Single lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital press via PressReader app on guest tablets or personal device; no physical newspapers. Building is a former 18th-century coaching inn with original stone staircase and period fireplaces in the common lounge
Standard 15:00–22:00 (weekday & weekend). Early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs €20; after 13:00 charged half night
Free at reception during your stay; fee of €5 per item if storing outside check-in/out day
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift interior width 80 cm fits standard wheelchair. One accessible room (ground floor, adapted bathroom). No hearing loop or braille signage
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Vauban, 5-minute walk, €8 per 24h. No EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per person per night (over 18s)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay pre-authorised on check-in; €100 incidental hold on credit card
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Vaast (208 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle des Chariottes (232 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Maison des jeunes du coclipas (417 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (423 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jardin de la Légion d'Honneur — 338 m · ~4 min walk
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras — 278 m · ~3 min walk
Le Casino — 285 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit Mutuel — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie du Beffroi — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Notre EpiCoop Arrageoise — 23 m · ~1 min walk
Arras — 922 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at train stations or tourist offices which often add poor markups.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless is common for amounts under €50. Amex is rarely taken.
Tipping is not expected – service is included. For good service, leave small change (€1–2) or round up the bill. Taxi drivers appreciate a euro or two. Hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or petit café at a café counter – €1.10 to €1.50.
Menu du jour at a brasserie or boulangerie sandwich – €9 to €13.
Pizza or a plat du jour in a neighbourhood bistro – main around €12–€16.
Market stalls on place des Héros and weekday food vans near the train station sell crêpes, paninis, and sausages for €5–€8.
Simply Market, Carrefour Market, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Arras.
Devred, Jules, and La Halle are standard high-street chains; the Saturday market on Grand’Place has second-hand and clothing stalls.
Bus day pass (Ticket Liberté) costs €1.90 and covers all Artis buses around Arras. The cheapest airport transfer is the FlixBus from Paris CDG to Arras central station (about €12–€18).
Eat plat du jour at lunch instead of dinner for better value. Bring a reusable water bottle – tap water is safe. Visit the Carrière Wellington (WWI tunnels) on the first Sunday of the month when it’s free.
Good to know — Arras
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Arras, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Cours des Grands
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Mutuel — 182 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie du Beffroi — 216 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Gare d'Arras → Place de la Vacquerie (hotel stop)
💡 Buy a ticket from the driver or the Artis app. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from the stop. Avoid this after 8pm — service gets sparse.
Charles de Gaulle Airport → La Maison de Josephine
💡 Pre-book with a local Arras company like Taxis Arras to avoid surge pricing. Worth it if you're arriving late or with heavy luggage.
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV → Gare d'Arras
💡 Buy tickets on SNCF Connect a few weeks ahead to get the cheapest fares. The station is a 10-minute walk from La Maison de Josephine.
Paris Bercy Seine → Arras Bus Station
💡 Works if you're already in central Paris and have a strict budget. The bus drops you near the old town, a 15-minute walk to the hotel.
About Arras
Wikipedia ↗
Arras ( ARR-əs; French: [aʁɑs] ; Picard: Aros; historical Dutch: Atrecht [ˈaːtrɛxt] ) is the prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department, which forms part of the region of Hauts-de-France; before the reorganization of 2014 it was in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The historic centre of the Artois region, with a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Cours des Grands?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These upper floors are quieter and away from street-level noise, and the courtyard side reduces sound from the main road at the address.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Cours des Grands?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor or those facing the street (Place des Héros or Grand'Place). Ground-level rooms pick up foot traffic, cafe chatter, and early morning deliveries.
Is La Cours des Grands noisy?
Arras's main squares (Place des Héros, Grand'Place) host outdoor markets, festivals, and late-night bars. The hotel's street-level entrance and lift add daytime clatter. Early morning bin collections are common in the alleys nearby.
Which rooms have the best views at La Cours des Grands?
The best view is from a courtyard-facing room on floors 3–5, overlooking the historic rooftops and peaceful interior. Street-facing rooms look onto the main square but come with trade-off noise.
What are insider tips for staying at La Cours des Grands?
1) Ask for a room on the courtyard side during booking; it's not guaranteed but worth a polite request. 2) The hotel has no on-site parking, but the public car park under the Grand'Place is a 2-minute walk and cheaper than street meters.
What time is check-in at La Cours des Grands?
Check-in at La Cours des Grands is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Cours des Grands have Wi-Fi?
Free and unlimited for all guests; speeds around 30 Mbps download; log in via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Cours des Grands?
€1.50 per person per night (over 18s)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Cours des Grands?
Menu du jour at a brasserie or boulangerie sandwich – €9 to €13.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Cours des Grands?
Bus day pass (Ticket Liberté) costs €1.90 and covers all Artis buses around Arras. The cheapest airport transfer is the FlixBus from Paris CDG to Arras central station (about €12–€18).
When is the best time to visit Arras?
May to June and September – warm but not hot, fewer tourists than July and August, and still plenty of daylight for walking the squares and the citadel park.
Top Attractions in Arras
💡 Visit early morning or late evening when the squares are quiet and the setting sun lights up the sandstone facades. Tuesday and Saturday markets fill both squares if you want local bustle.
💡 Costs €6 (2024). Skip the queue by visiting on a weekday afternoon. The ticket also covers entry to the nearby Hôtel de Ville, but the belfry view is the main event. Weather-dependent: check visibility before climbing.
💡 €5 entry, but free on the first Sunday of each month (except July-August). Book ahead in summer as groups are limited to 25. Wear stout shoes – the floor can be damp.
💡 Adults €7, but the rooftop garden is free to access (no ticket needed). Good for kids or a rainy day. The café on site does decent local flatbreads for under €10.
💡 €8.50 (2024), but free for under-18s. Book online at least a day ahead – tours sell out. Entry includes a multilingual audio guide. Combine with the Wellington Memorial park just above – it's also free.