In Northern France, enjoy the trip tips : visit our land of numerous local festivals, belfries, beer, mussels, mills, giants, sand-yachts and art…The welcome is always warm and hospitable, so join us and feel at home.

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An opal colour blended with the emerald of the waves
8/5/2008

On both sides of the cliffs of the Opal Coast, the Cap Blanc Nez and Gris Nez listed as a Major National Site, stretch protected nature areas. Wander across the long fine sandy beaches and dune complexes of Nord-Pas de Calais. With only the sea and England on the horizon. [Credits and legal informations]

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Fresh air in Avesnois
8/5/2008
Welcome to the land of fields and hedgerows, forests, cheese and traditional occupations. The Avesnois, is one of Nord-Pas de Calais’s green lungs: a Regional Nature Park surrounded by the new tourist resort of Val Joly. [Credits and legal informations]

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Giants and Carnivals in Northern France
8/5/2008

From Dunkerque to Douai, via Cassel and Bailleul, let yourself be carried away by the joyful and colourful carnival crowds, and see the Giants of Nord-Pas de Calais come out to play. Party time ! [Credits and legal informations]

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La Piscine, the Roubaix Museum of Art and Industry
5/5/2008

The former Art Deco swimming pool transformed into a splendid Museum of Art and Industry. The central pool, fountains and stained glass, and especially the pictures, sculptures and other ceramics attract both young and old. Nord-Pas de Calais, land of museums. [Credits and legal informations]

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If you ve never done Carnival here, you ve never seen a real carnival !

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