Annay (; also referred to as Annay-sous-Lens, literally Annay under Lens) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Geography

A large farming village, with a large lake and marshes, situated some northeast of Lens at the junction of the D917 and D39 roads. The canalized Deûle river forms much of the northeast border of the commune.

Population

Sights

  • The church of St. Amé, rebuilt, as was most of the village, after the First World War.
  • The war memorial.
  • An abandoned protestant church.

See also

  • Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department
  • St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School

References

  • Website of the Communaupole de Lens-Liévin