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 7 mi east of Béthune and 17 mi 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.

International relations
Violaine is twinned with:


 * 🇩🇪 Schwerte-Wandhofen in Germany