2023 CAMPING GUIDE


Art Deco swimming baths. The area has no shortage of picturesque and historic wonders to explore, such as Arras (featuring another extraordinary central square), and hilltop beauty Laon in Aisne. Again, architecture and World War history contribute greatly to their intrigue for tourists. In Amiens too, with its UNESCO-listed cathedral and water gardens (Les Hortillonnages) there is much to enjoy, while Chantilly with its famous cream and castle is a must-visit.


On the coast, be sure to take in Boulogne-sur-Mer, with its superb Nausicaá aquarium, the vibrant port of Calais, historic Dunkerque and the très chic seaside resort Le Touquet, with its stylish 1920s villas and lively nightlife. Further information Hauts-de-France tourist board www.french-weekendbreaks. co.uk


CENTRE-VAL DE LOIRE


From a giant mechanical elephant to the richest


collection of châteaux in France, the ‘Garden of France’ has something for everyone.


Centre-Val de Loire is the region that comprises the departments of Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre- et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher and Loiret. Commonly known to Anglophones as the Loire Valley, it is unbelievably rich in cultural and architectural treasures, from Renaissance châteaux along the titular river to great historic cities such as Angers, Blois, Orléans and Nantes. Among the big name châteaux to tick off your bucket list are Tours, Saumur, Blois, Chenonceau, Amboise, Chambord, Chaumont and Cheverny.


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