Violaines
Violaines is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
Geography
An ex-coalmining region, Violaines is situated some east of Béthune and southwest of Lille, at the junction of the D167 and D947 roads.Places of interest
- The church of St.Vaast, rebuilt along with much of the village, after World War I.
- The war memorial.
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery.