The first church here was built in 674.
In the 12th century, the parish council created an important leprosarium that treated Jean Bodel, a French poet.

On 21 December 1922, a large treasure was discovered dating from the Roman era.
Known as the Beaurains Treasure, much was squandered and the little that remains is now at Arras.
However, a silver candelabra, gold coins and some jewellery from the treasure are also in the British Museum.

The commune was all but destroyed during World War I.
The 19th-century French playwright and librettist Armand d'Artois was born in the village on 3 Octobre 1788
The first church here was built in 674. In the 12th century, the parish council created an important leprosarium that treated Jean Bodel, a French poet. 
On 21 December 1922, a large treasure was discovered dating from the Roman era. Known as the Beaurains Treasure, much was squandered and the little that remains is now at Arras. However, a silver candelabra, gold coins and some jewellery from the treasure are also in the British Museum.
The commune was all but destroyed during World War I.
The 19th-century French playwright and librettist Armand d'Artois was born in the village on 3 Octobre 1788
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