The Main Square Festival takes place in the Citadel of Arras, General De Gaulle's Boulevard, Arras in the Nord – Pas-de-Calais. The area is located in the heart of the city.

The city of Arras is a crossroad in the heart of Europe. It is located halfway between Paris, Brussels and London. There are many ways to come to the city. Thanks to the following info, you will be able to choose your best one.

But to be free and easy, without traffic-jam or troubles to park, we encourage you to use public transportation to come to the festival ground.

By choosing train, you think green and your mind is completely free. No traffic-jam, no problem to park, no danger during your trip ! The Arras train station is served by many trains (Local and High-speed train). It's located at about 1 000 meters to the festival site.

Quelques temps de trajet

• Lille <> Arras : 20min (TERGV) / 45 min (TER)
• Paris <> Arras : 50min (TGV)
• Brussels <> Arras : 1h40min (Thalys+TERGV)
• London <> Arras : 3h00min (Eurostar+TERGV)
• Amsterdam <> Arras : 4h15min (TGV+TERGV)

Lille – Lesquin Airport

Located in the south of Lille, this airport is at 45 km from Arras. It welcomes many flights (regular and low-cost) from and to many cities across Europe.

More info on www.lille.aeroport.fr

Paris – Roissy – Charles de Gaulle Airport

Located in the north of Paris, it is at 160 km from Arras. Main French airport, you can find journey with plane and train to come to Arras.

More info on www.aeroportsdeparis.fr

Paris – Beauvais – Tillé Airport

Located in the north of Paris, it is at 155 km from Arras. It is mainly served by low-cost companies.

More info on www.aeroportbeauvais.com

Charleroi – Brussels South

Located in the north of Charleroi in Belgium, at 45 km from Brussels center, this airport is at 155 km from Arras. It welcomes many regular and low cost flights.

More info on www.charleroi-airport.com

From Paris to Arras

• Take Motorway A1 and follow Lille
• Take exit n°15 to Arras.
• Follow « Arras » on D939
• Arriving at Arras, follow the arrowed course to the festival area or to the car-parks.

• From Lille to Arras
• Take Motorway A1 and follow Paris
• Take exit n°16 and follow « Arras-Centre ».
• Follow « Arras » on D950
• Arriving at Arras, follow the arrowed course to the festival area or to the car-parks.

Free car-parks will be available for festival-goers near the festival ground (details will be available later).