A quiet hum hangs in the air. It’s the Cimeti`ere Nord de Lens. Rows of weathered headstones stretch before us. Each one a silent story. Each a life lived in this corner of Lens.
The Cimeti`ere Nord de Lens isn’t just a cemetery. It’s a piece of Lens’ history. It holds generations of stories. Tales of joy sorrow love and loss.
Opening hours are important. They dictate how you can experience the cemetery. From April 1st to October 31st it’s open from 8 am to 7 pm. From November 2nd to March 31st it closes earlier at 5 pm. Remember November 1st. It closes exceptionally early at 6 pm.
Located at 42 Rue Louise Michel the cemetery is easily accessible. Yet its peace is undisturbed. It’s a place of quiet reflection. The coordinates are 50.44923 2.81390. You can find it easily. Use them on your phone or GPS.
The city of Lens provides a helpful service. They offer an electric cart for mobility. This is great for people needing help getting around. Call 03.21.69.09.19 to book an appointment. Appointments are from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Remember to book in advance.
Information kiosks are located at the main entrance. These interactive kiosks help locate plots. They also provide information about those buried there. You can even use a dedicated website. This online resource provides extra assistance.
Though the Find a Grave website doesn’t offer much on this specific cemetery. It does showcase the scale of burial sites in the area. Nearby cemeteries in Loos-en-Gohelle have many more memorials. Some have impressive photograph percentages. Others have a low GPS percentage.
As we stand here at the Cimeti`ere Nord de Lens think about these stories. They’re woven into the very fabric of the land. It is quiet but it speaks volumes. The Cimeti`ere Nord de Lens is a place of peace. It is a place of remembrance. It is a place to reflect.