Achicourt

Achicourt (Kortaken; Hachicourt) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.

Geography
A light industrial suburb of Arras located 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Arras, at the D3 and D5 road junction. The river Crinchon flows through the town.

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.