🌊 The Opal Coast: A Painter's Light

Here, chalk cliffs defy England and fine sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see.

• Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez: Magnificent natural sites where the wind sculpts the dunes and where the sea changes color every moment, going from emerald to pearl grey.

• The Bay of Somme: A member of the club of the most beautiful bays in the world, it is a wild sanctuary where you can observe the largest colony of seals in France.

• Le Touquet-Paris-Plage: An elegant resort nestled in a pine forest, famous for its Anglo-Norman villas and timeless chic.

🏰 The Cities of Bricks and Belfries

The urban heritage of the North is an ode to the independence and power of the old cloth-making cities.

• Lille (The Capital of Flanders): An explosion of colours on the Grand'Place, with the Old Stock Exchange with baroque details and the warm atmosphere of the pubs of Old Lille.

• Arras: Its two unique Baroque squares in Europe, surrounded by 155 Flemish-style houses, offer a dazzling theatrical setting.

• Amiens: Its Gothic cathedral is the largest in France, a stone giant so pure that it seems to soar towards the sky.

⛏️ The Mining Basin: A Cultural Renaissance

Industrial heritage is given a second life here, blending emotion and contemporary art.

• The Louvre-Lens: A museum of glass and light set on a former mine site, where the "Gallery of Time" brings humanity's masterpieces into dialogue.

• The slag heaps: Once mountains of coal, today hills of biodiversity offering spectacular views of the region.

🍻 The Warmth of the Land

In the North, the table is a place for celebration and conviviality.

• The Estaminets: These typical cafes where you can enjoy a melting Welsh rarebit , a Flemish carbonnade or golden fries, all accompanied by an exceptional craft beer.

• Sweet Treats: Indulge in a brown sugar waffle from Meert or a chocolate merveilleux.

"We cry twice when we come to the North: once when we arrive and once when we leave."