Achicourt
Achicourt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.
Geography
A light industrial suburb of Arras located 2 miles southwest of Arras, at the D3 and D5 road junction. The river Crinchon flows through the town.Population
Sights
- The old windmill, rebuilt in 1994.
- The church of St.Vaast, dating from the twentieth century.
- The church of St.Christophe, dating from the twentieth century.
- Traces of a rectangular castle motte from the thirteenth century.
- The British war cemetery, where 131 English and Canadian soldiers are buried.