The twin squares
The Grand'Place and the Place des Héros form two open rectangles in the middle of the town. Their continuous arcades make them some of the most recognisable town squares in northern France.
Minimalist map poster · France
Arras Map Poster & Print
50.2930° N / 2.7819° E
Two arcaded squares at the centre, a ring of boulevards on the old ramparts, and Vauban's star-shaped citadel to the southwest
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Arras in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Arras, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Arras at home
The map
About this Arras map poster
Arras reads clearly from above. At its heart sit two large squares, the Grand'Place and the smaller Place des Héros, joined by a short passage and framed by rows of narrow Flemish-Baroque gabled houses. Around them the medieval lanes curve inward, held in by a loop of boulevards that follows the line of the old fortifications. The pattern is dense and compact.
To the southwest, Vauban's citadel appears as a clean star-shaped outline of bastions and ditches. It is one of the fortifications listed together by UNESCO, and the town's belfry is part of another UNESCO listing of belfries in Belgium and France. The small river Scarpe runs along the northern edge. Beyond it, rail lines and later districts spread out into the flat farmland of Artois.
Below the streets there is a second town: chalk quarries and cellars known as the boves. During the First World War they were extended into tunnels that sheltered thousands of soldiers. None of this shows on a map, but the order of the streets above it does. An Arras map poster shows the two squares as two light spaces in the dark mass of rooftops, with the citadel's geometry off to one side.
- Population
- 47,000
- Coordinates
- 50.2930° N / 2.7819° E
- Elevation
- 73 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Arras, France
Vauban's citadel
A five-pointed star of bastions and moats southwest of the centre. From above it looks drawn with a ruler, which makes it one of the most graphic shapes on the sheet.
Boulevard ring
Wide boulevards trace the route of the demolished ramparts. They wrap the historic core in a clear loop that separates the old town from the later districts outside.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Arras
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Arras
A map that means something
Arras suits people who like order and symmetry: two squares, a star fort and a ring road all fit into one frame. It is a considered choice for anyone with family in Pas-de-Calais, or for someone who has walked the tunnels under the Grand'Place.
You can set the title, subtitle and coordinates line yourself, for example a year or a family name. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the geometry of the citadel especially well.
Order the Arras posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Arras map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Arras poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Arras poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Arras poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Arras poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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