Activities
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Arras Cathedral, Arras
The original cathedral was one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in northern France. It has since been reconstructed and restored to its splendour, after being destroyed several times in various wars.
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Beffroi de Lille
Built from 1924 to 1932 as part of the reconstruction of the town hall, following destruction in the First World War. From the top, unobstructed views of Lille and the surrounding Flemish countryside are unrivalled in the city.
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Blockhaus d'Éperlecques, Éperlecques
The biggest bunker in northern France, this is a remarkable piece of Second World War battlefield archaeology.
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Canal de Neufossé, Pas-de-Calais
Dating back to the 11th-century, this segment of the Canal Dunkerque-Escaut connects the coastal river Aa to the river Lys.
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Canal de la Deûle, Pas-de-Calais
Much of the local population simply refers to the waterway as the Deûle, evoking its original state as a natural river.
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Canal du Nord, Pas-de-Calais
The canal connects the Canal latéral à l'Oise at Pont-l'Évêque to the Sensée Canal at Arleux.
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Desvres, France
The town’s name is synonymous with the beautiful earthenware pottery for which it is famous.
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Fondation Vasarely, Aix-en-Provence, Provence
Established in 1966, the museum is named after the 20th-century Hungarian-born French artist Victor Vasarely. It is dedicated to the promotion of art and different forms of artistic expression.
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Fort Mahon, France
Often called Fort d’Ambleteuse in French, it is the only preserved coastal fort still standing between Cherbourg and the Belgian border.
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Forêt domaniale d'Écault, Pas-de-Calais
The forest’s multiple trails, natural biodiversity and historical remains promise something for all ages and interests.
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Gare Saint Sauveur, Lille
Lille-Saint-Sauveur is a former goods station of Lille with some of the buildings has been converted into recreational areas and exhibition on the occasion of the events of Lille 3000 in 2009.Read more
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Hardelot Castle, Condette
As interesting architecturally as it is historically, this Tudor-style chateau is steeped in history on both sides of the English Channel.
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Il Museo di L'Hospice Comtesse, Lille
The former hospice houses a collection of paintings, tapestries, sculptures and porcelain from the region, creating the atmosphere of a 17th-century Flemish convent.
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La Vieille Bourse, Lille
The Old Stock Exchange was built in 1651 under Philippe IV, King of Spain, when the city was Spanish. Its grandeur is a reflection of Lille’s economic success at the time.
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Saint-Omer Cathedral, Caloterie
In the heart of a quiet quarter of Saint-Omer, this former Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica is a perfectly preserved example of gothic architecture.
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Saint-Étienne-au-Mont, Bénifontaine
Stretching over several kilometers, this northern French commune presents a true diversity of natural and historical importance.
