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Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front) listed to UNESCO world heritage
Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front) listed to UNESCO world heritage
Tardinghen has so many aces up its sleeve !
Although it is a very small village of barely 150 souls, it has so much to offer! Tardinghen, which lies between the Deux Caps and is a member of the very select group of villages of the Grand Site de France Les Deux-Caps, truly has been blessed by its fairy godmother! To its left, the […]
The best Christmas markets in Northern France
Christmas markets are a tradition that goes back centuries. These festive and convivial events are an opportunity for families to sample and stock up on culinary specialities, find original gifts and handicrafts, and enjoy a wide range of entertainment.
Wimereux, timeless and utterly ravishing!
It might be the oldest of our seaside resorts, but what panache! Officially established by a decree issued by Napoleon I, ordering the foundation of a town along the river, Wimereux really came into being during the Second Empire. It was the heyday of sea bathing and the extension of the Boulogne / Calais railway […]
Audresselles: authentic, maritime and a little bit wild
With a strong character and a love of fishing, Audresselles is the most typical of our fishing villages.
Merlimont-Plage, a family favourite!
Whilst Merlimont-Village is busy all year round, Merlimont-Plage is more of a summer holiday village. Three quarters are second homes, there’s a well-stocked camping offer but also pretty seaside villas; something for every budget and every taste here. Well-groomed but not bourgeois, calm and yet overflowing with activities, Merlimont-Plage is above all a family resort. […]
The very best produce and a bagful of joy at the market!
There is nothing like a trip to the market. Freshly caught fish, organic vegetables, local meats, cheeses with character or gourmet products,
The Friteries of the Nord are real high fryers!
French Fries Happiness factories; how else could you describe the Friteries of the Nord? Popular and festive, friendly and authentic, they are literally overrun at mealtimes! The queues that form are often the ultimate chat room. Local goings-on, the latest news, everything, nothing, life itself! You come with your XXL salad bowl to fill generously […]
Le Portel, the hilltop town with a thousand faces
Cherishing its past, while enjoying its wide range of advantages to the full. This could be the motto of Le Portel, a former fishing port turned seaside resort, in an exceptional natural environment. Today, the town surfs on all its assets at once, attracting families, lovers of maritime heritage and nature enthusiasts. Or all three […]
Hardelot-Plage; elegance and nature for all the family
Alongside Le Touquet, this is THE chic resort of the Côte d’Opale. Hardelot is above all a lively family resort where you can enjoy life and recharge your batteries. A great sporting town offering a wide range of activities, it is also a real natural treasure.