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Singles in Arras

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About Arras

  • About 47,000 people live in Arras.
  • It lies in Hauts-de-France.
  • Paris, the largest city in France, is about 163 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Lille is about 43 km away.
  • Close by: Liévin (14 km), Lens (16 km) and Hénin-Beaumont (19 km).

Where to meet in Arras

Arras is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Liévin is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Arras

How far around Arras can I search?

More than 1.4 million people live within 50 km of Arras, in 104 towns and cities including Lille, Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Douai. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Arras free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Arras or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Arras real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Arras?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in France or abroad.

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