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Editor's tip. Arras is an easy day trip from Lille by train; the walks start on the Saturday and the 2, 5 and 10 km races run on the Sunday morning.

Know before you go

EntryFestival free; the 2026 R'Andouillette walks cost 7.50 euros adults, 3 euros ages 5 to 12, free under 5, with an andouillette tasting at the finish
Running since2002
Getting thereIn 2026 marked central streets closed to traffic 06:00-17:00 both days; no parking on the Grand'Place from Thu 27 Aug, Place Ipswich car park closed Sun.

Good to know

  • R'Andouillette walks leave boulevard Crespel on Saturday: 21 km at 14:00, then 17, 13, 10 and 5 km every 30 minutes
  • The last andouillette at the walk finish is served at 19:30
  • Sunday morning has 2, 5 and 10 km foot races, the confréries' intronisation and the Giants parade
  • The culinary contest runs Saturday; results are announced late Sunday afternoon

Sources: horizonactu.fr/actualite-49364-arras-la-fete-... · arrasville.fr/decouvrir/fete-de-l-andouillette/

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Eat your way around Lille while you are in town

Fête de l'Andouillette runs 28 to 29 August. These are the food tours and tastings in Lille to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

Sunday Food Tour, Discovering Lille

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Sunday Food Tour, Discovering Lille

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Location

Address: Grand'Place, 62000 Arras, Lille

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