DISC VER NORTHER DISCOVER NORTHER Tak a trip across the Channe to enjo
Beckoning from just across the Channel and combining nature, culture and tradition, Northern
orthern
Franceanc (or Hauts-de-France, as it’s known in French) feels a world away despite its proximity to the UK.
There’s a wide range of sightseeing opportunities and outdoor activities on offer in the region, all set against a backdrop of forests and gorgeous countryside, dramatic beaches and chalk cliffs. Its coastline of picturesque fishing villages and elegant seaside resorts is perfect for holidaymakers in search of rest and rejuvenation, and the Bay of Somme is particularly beautiful. Art and culture lovers can get their fix in Lille, Amiens, Calais and Boulogne-sur- Mer, refuelling at one of the many restaurants and craft breweries.
It makes sense to start in capital Lille.
Clockwise from this picture: Nausicaa, Amiens, Aisne, Lille and the Opal Coast
PICTURES: SHUTTERSTOCK; WIKIMEDIA COMMONS/RAIMOND SPEKKING
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Lille. The city brims with northern hospitality, epitomised by its exhibitions and festivals, the buzzing atmosphere
ake a trip across the Channell to enjoy a fresh look at the traditional foodmarkets, quaint fishing villages and fun-packed theme parks of Northern F anc
fresh look at
the traditional food markets, quaint fishing villages and fun-packed theme parks o
orthern France
of the Braderie flea market and the friendly estaminets (licensed cafes) of Old Lille, perfect for enjoying local beer and Flemish-inspired dishes. Wander the food markets and taste cheeses such as Maroilles – used to make one such dish, the flamiche tart – and decadent waffles doused in Chantilly cream. The city is also a cultural hotbed, with fine arts and modern creativity sitting side by side at its museums and landmarks.
The awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Cathedral in Amiens
Amiens is France’s
largest, and one of the 90 listed Monuments Nationaux.
onuments Nationaux. Its west
facade was described by John Ruskin as ‘lacework carved in stone’, and the building is exquisitely embellished with more than 700 statues, so visitors should admire its exterior as well as what’s inside. Elsewhere in Amiens, you can visit Jules Verne’s former home on Rue Charles Dubois, and enjoy a glide through the floating market gardens.
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