Hotel near La Sentinelle, Aulnoy, Bruay and Raismes
Do you work in La Sentinelle, Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes, Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, Raismes, or Artres? These towns in the greater Valenciennes area have few or no hotels, and booking platforms most often redirect users to Valenciennes. The Clémenceau Hotel is in the city center, a 2-minute walk from the train station where trams and buses depart. Here's how to get to each town, and how long it takes.
How to get to La Sentinelle from Valenciennes?
La Sentinelle is a town of 3,103 inhabitants, southwest of Valenciennes, according to INSEE (2023 municipal population). It is part of the Porte du Hainaut urban community, and not Valenciennes Métropole, even though it borders Valenciennes.
Which bus goes to La Sentinelle?
Line 20 of the Transvilles network connects Wallers to Valenciennes via La Sentinelle, Bellaing, and Hérin, with a bus every 60 minutes.
It connects with tram line T1 at the Porte de Paris, Sainte Catherine, and Le Galibot stations in Hérin.How long does it take by tram?
According to the T1 2026-2027 timetable, it takes approximately 17 minutes between Le Galibot station and Valenciennes train station. Transvilles specifies that these schedules are for informational purposes only. Who works in La Sentinelle? The town has a commercial zone, the Vignoble zone, and an industrial zone, the Aérodrome Ouest zone, both of which are presented on the town hall website. Line 11, between Valenciennes train station and Trith-Saint-Léger, also serves the area. Nabil's tip: For work in the La Sentinelle area, a car is the most flexible option. Book the hotel's secure parking lot with your room: you can leave in the morning without having to look for your car, and you'll find it in the same place in the evening.
Which tram line will serve Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes and Mont Houy?
Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes has 7,080 inhabitants according to INSEE (the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). The town is south of Valenciennes and is part of Valenciennes Métropole, which comprises 35 municipalities. Tram lines T1 and T2 serve the town, heading towards Famars Université. How long does it take by tram from the hotel? According to the Transvilles timetable, it takes approximately 13 minutes between the Clemenceau and Jules Chevalier stations in Aulnoy, and approximately 21 minutes between the train station and the Université terminus. The tram runs approximately every 12 minutes on weekdays.
What's on the Mont Houy campus?
The campus spans Valenciennes, Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes, and Famars. More than 7,000 students attend it daily, according to the Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France. It is served by four tram stops. We have detailed access to the campus in our guide Petite-Forêt, Onnaing and Denain.
And what about the Transalley technology park?
Adjacent to the campus, Transalley is a 34-hectare business park focused on mobility, rail, and automotive. Nearly 70 companies are located there.
Can you get home late from Aulnoy?
Yes.
The flexO service in zone E serves the area in the evening, departing from Valenciennes train station and Famars Université.How to get to Bruay-sur-l'Escaut and Raismes?
Bruay-sur-l'Escaut has 11,644 inhabitants according to INSEE (the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies), north of Valenciennes. Tram line T2 connects it directly: the journey between Bruay Place station and Valenciennes train station takes approximately 18 minutes, according to the Transvilles timetable. Bus line 5 also runs between the train station and Bruay Place every 30 minutes from Monday to Saturday, and every hour on Sundays. What should you know about Bruay-sur-l'Escaut? It is a former mining town. The Thiers mine dates back to 1856, and the population grew from 3,251 inhabitants in 1866 to 7,488 in 1906, according to the town's website. The town is now home to the Gare d'Eau leisure park.
Which bus to Raismes?
Raismes has 12,199 inhabitants according to INSEE and is part of the Porte du Hainaut region.
The Lianes 1 line connects it to Valenciennes with a bus every 12 to 15 minutes during the school year, according to the Raismes page of the Transvilles network. The COROL loop and lines 10 and 12 also serve the town.Can you go to the Raismes forest from the hotel?
Yes.
The Raismes-Saint-Amand-Wallers state forest and the Mare à Goriaux pond are detailed in our guide Saint-Amand-les-Eaux and Le Quesnoy.A concrete example: A technician is working for two days at a company in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut. He leaves his car in the hotel's secure parking lot, takes tram T2 from the train station each morning, and returns home for dinner at the Espace Gourmand restaurant in the evening.
How to get to Artres and Estreux without a car?
Artres has 1,082 inhabitants and Estreux 937, according to INSEE. These are two small towns in Valenciennes Métropole, south and east of Valenciennes. For Artres, the Transvilles network line 971 connects Famars, Artres, and Le Quesnoy, with a connection to tram T1 at Famars Université.
How long should I allow to get to Artres?
Take the tram to Famars Université, approximately 21 minutes from the train station according to the timetable, then take bus 971. Check the connection on the Transvilles website: for a fixed-time appointment, driving is often the easiest option.
And what about the Valenciennes hospital?
The Valenciennes Hospital Center, located on Avenue Désandrouin, is connected to the Saint-Waast Hôpital tram stop by bus line H. From the hotel, take tram T1 from the train station, then the tram line H.
Which room should I choose for a business trip?
If traveling alone, the Single Room or the Double Room. For a person with reduced mobility, the Accessible Double Room. For a business trip lasting several weeks, the 30 m² apartment, located opposite the hotel, with a fully equipped kitchen. Our page aparthotel in Valenciennes details longer stays.
Nabil's tip: If you're changing locations every day, keep the center of Valenciennes as your base. The train station is 2 minutes away, the parking lot is gated, and you can have dinner at the Espace Gourmand or in town without needing to use your car.
Key takeaway: La Sentinelle, Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes, Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, Raismes, and Artres are all connected to the center of Valenciennes by tram or bus. The Clémenceau Hotel, just 2 minutes from the train station, is a convenient base for work, with secure parking and restaurant service until midnight for guests. For your evenings out, check out our guide hotels and restaurants in Valenciennes.
Is there a hotel in La Sentinelle?
Booking platforms mainly direct you to Valenciennes and the surrounding towns. The center of Valenciennes is just a few minutes away.
Which tram to take to Aulnoy-lez-Valenciennes?
Trams T1 and T2, towards Famars Université: approximately 13 minutes between the Clemenceau and Jules Chevalier stations.
How to get to Bruay-sur-l'Escaut?
By tram T2, approximately 18 minutes from the train station, or bus line 5.
Which bus to take to Raismes?
The Lianes 1 line, every 12 to 15 minutes during the school year.
Is La Sentinelle part of Valenciennes Métropole?
No, La Sentinelle and Raismes are part of the Porte du Hainaut.
Can I get home in the evening by public transport?
Yes, with the flexO service, departing from Valenciennes train station.