What better time to take advantage of a guided tour to discover a town’s architectural and historical treasures? The town of Aire-sur-la-Lys boasts a number of magnificent monuments that can be visited on themed guided tours, particularly in May and June. ON THE PROGRAM: A whole host of guided tours are on offer for heritage lovers and the curious:

• The Belfry (3pm): Wednesdays, May 14, 21 and 31, June 7 and 19.
• Ballastières: June 7 at 2:30pm and June 18 at 10:30am.
• Collégiale Saint-Pierre (at 2pm): May 13 and 27, June 10.
• Le Coeur de ville: Saturday, May 17 at 2pm.
• Chapelle Saint-Jacques and Collège (2:30pm): Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, June 8.
• The Bailliage: June 4 at 3pm.
• Religious heritage: June 11 at 2:30pm.

PRACTICAL INFO :

• The detailed program is available on the Pays de Saint-Omer Tourist Office’s online calendar, in the “Guided tours” section;
• Keep up to date via the “Aire Animation Patrimoine” Facebook page;
• Rates: €3.50 per adult, €1.50 per child
• Information from the Pôle d’Information Touristique d’Aire-sur-la-Lys on 03 21 11 96 12.