Your stay — Les Clés des Places
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The Property — Les Clés des Places
Les Clés des Places is a compact three-star hotel on Arras’s main square, the Grand’Place. The lobby is small and functional, with a front desk that is efficient and friendly. The selling point is location: every room has a view over the UNESCO-listed Flemish baroque square. It suits travellers who value being in the centre, want a clean, no-frills base, and don’t need on-site restaurant or spa facilities.
Chronicles of Arras
Arras was founded by the Celtic Atrebates tribe, then became a prosperous Roman settlement. Its golden age came under Spanish Hapsburg rule in the 16th–17th centuries, when the Flemish baroque townhouses with their ornate gables were built. The Grand’Place and Place des Héros are textbook examples of this style, lined with 155 arcaded houses rebuilt after World War I. Today the city is known for the tapestry museum that preserves the medieval art, and for being the backdrop of the 1999 film *Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis*.
Best Time to Visit
Full Arras guide →Best months
May, June, September – warm but not hot, daylight until late, and the main tourist season hasn’t peaked or has just eased. The city’s flower displays are full in late spring.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – school holidays bring family visitors. Hotel prices can rise 30–50% above shoulder-season rates. The main event is *Les Saisons d’Arras* classical music festival (late June to early July), plus the annual *Foire de la Saint-Jean* street fair in late June.
Budget shoulder season
April and October – cooler (10–15°C), cheaper rooms, fewer queues at major sights like the Boves underground passages. The *Arras Film Festival* in November is an attractor but October remains quiet.
Weather & packing
Arras has a typical oceanic climate: rain is possible any day, even in July. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a jumper for evenings, plus comfortable walking shoes for the cobbled squares.
Live City Briefing — Arras
- The Grand’Place pedestrianisation project completed in 2024: the entire square is now car-free, with new café terraces. Expect more outside seating but also slightly longer walks from car parks.
- Arras’s Christmas market (one of the largest in northern France) is being expanded for 2026; not relevant for July but hotel advance bookings for November–December are already strong.
- Ligne 4, the main bus route from Arras train station to the city centre, is replaced by a shuttle service during July–August due to roadworks on Rue Ronville.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Les Clés des Places, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (European first floor, above ground level) overlooking the interior courtyard. These are the quietest and often have better proportions given the building's historic structure.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front of the hotel facing the street (likely Rue des Places or similar central Arras thoroughfare) as pedestrian and vehicle noise can be noticeable, especially during market days or evening events.
Best views
Rooms facing the interior courtyard offer a pleasant, calm outlook with no direct street view. Some upper floor rooms at the front may have a partial view of the Place des Héros or the Belfry, but these come with more noise.
Quietest floors
First and second floors (European numbering) are typically quieter because they are above street level but below attic rooms which can be cramped and suffer from temperature swings.
🔊 Noise notes
Arras's central square hosts a large market on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings, plus summer evening concerts. Street-facing rooms can be loud until late. The hotel's old building means thin walls between rooms and creaky floorboards.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, ask about nearby secure parking (e.g., Parking des Marchés or Les Places) — street parking is metered and fills fast on market days. 2) Request a room away from the breakfast room if you value a lie-in, as service starts around 7:30am and chairs scraping on tile floors carry through the ground floor.
- 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 — Les Clés des Places
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas. Speed is adequate for web browsing and email; streaming may be inconsistent. No login or password required – it’s an open network.
No lift. The hotel is a 17th-century townhouse with rooms on the first and second floors accessible only by stairs.
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand. The hotel provides a small selection of local tourist brochures in the lobby. Notable heritage: the building has exposed stone walls and low-beamed ceilings in the breakfast room, dating from the 1600s.
Check-in from 15:00 to 20:00. Late arrivals after 20:00 must be arranged 24 hours in advance (a late-key code will be provided). Check-out by 11:00. Late check-out (until 14:00) costs 15 EUR if available. Early bag-drop is free if the room is not ready.
Free storage at reception on day of arrival before check-in and on day of departure after check-out.
No step-free access. The entrance has two steps, and all rooms are on upper floors without a lift. Not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
No on-site parking. Nearby public car park: Parking Vauban (5 minutes walk), costs approximately 12 EUR per 24 hours. No EV charging on-site. Street parking is free overnight (20:00–09:00) and paid by day (1.10 EUR per hour).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.10 EUR per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: A 50 EUR pre-authorisation on a credit card is taken at check-in for incidentals. No cash deposit accepted.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Notre-Dame des Ardents (230 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Vaast (480 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Église protestante réformée à Arras (498 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Chapelle des Chariottes (603 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jardin de la Légion d'Honneur — 359 m · ~4 min walk
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras — 305 m · ~4 min walk
Théâtre d'Arras — 149 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 362 m · ~5 min walk
Pharmacie du Théâtre — 69 m · ~1 min walk
L'Esprit Epicurien — 112 m · ~1 min walk
Gare Interurbaine — 894 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most visitors withdraw from ATMs (distributeurs) for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux near train stations or tourist offices which take a big cut.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; contactless is standard. American Express is rarely taken outside big chains.
Service is included by law; leave small change (€1–2) for good service in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and no need to tip hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A café crème at a bar or brasserie costs about €1.50–2.50.
Formule du jour (main + drink or dessert) at a simple brasserie: around €12–15.
A main course at an average neighbourhood restaurant: €14–18.
Arras has limited street food; the main market square (Place des Héros) has a Saturday market with cheap takeaway snacks like galettes or merguez sandwiches.
Carrefour Express, Intermarché, and Lidl are common in the area.
Affordable chains like H&M, Kiabi, and C&A are in the Aushopping centre or in the town centre on Rue Saint-Aubert.
A single bus ticket in Arras is about €1.20; a day pass (Ticket Liberté) costs €3.50. From Paris, the cheapest way is the TER train (about €20–30 if booked early) or FlixBus. No airport in Arras itself—nearest is Lille-Lesquin, then bus + train.
Eat the formule (set menu) at lunch rather than dinner; buy pastries and bread from boulangeries for cheap breakfasts; get the Pass'Musées for free entry to local museums if visiting several.
Good to know — Arras
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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 Les Clés des Places
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 362 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie du Théâtre — 69 m · ~1 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 Les Clés des Places?
Request a room on the first floor (European first floor, above ground level) overlooking the interior courtyard. These are the quietest and often have better proportions given the building's historic structure.
Which rooms should I avoid at Les Clés des Places?
Avoid rooms at the front of the hotel facing the street (likely Rue des Places or similar central Arras thoroughfare) as pedestrian and vehicle noise can be noticeable, especially during market days or evening events.
Is Les Clés des Places noisy?
Arras's central square hosts a large market on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings, plus summer evening concerts. Street-facing rooms can be loud until late. The hotel's old building means thin walls between rooms and creaky floorboards.
Which rooms have the best views at Les Clés des Places?
Rooms facing the interior courtyard offer a pleasant, calm outlook with no direct street view. Some upper floor rooms at the front may have a partial view of the Place des Héros or the Belfry, but these come with more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Les Clés des Places?
1) If arriving by car, ask about nearby secure parking (e.g., Parking des Marchés or Les Places) — street parking is metered and fills fast on market days. 2) Request a room away from the breakfast room if you value a lie-in, as service starts around 7:30am and chairs scraping on tile floors carry through the ground floor.
What time is check-in at Les Clés des Places?
Check-in at Les Clés des Places is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Les Clés des Places have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas. Speed is adequate for web browsing and email; streaming may be inconsistent. No login or password required – it’s an open network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Les Clés des Places?
1.10 EUR per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Les Clés des Places?
Formule du jour (main + drink or dessert) at a simple brasserie: around €12–15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Les Clés des Places?
A single bus ticket in Arras is about €1.20; a day pass (Ticket Liberté) costs €3.50. From Paris, the cheapest way is the TER train (about €20–30 if booked early) or FlixBus. No airport in Arras itself—nearest is Lille-Lesquin, then bus + train.
When is the best time to visit Arras?
May, June, September – warm but not hot, daylight until late, and the main tourist season hasn’t peaked or has just eased. The city’s flower displays are full in late spring.
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.