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Escapism on your doorstep

Your next trip over the Channel

Northern France _ Chantilly _ Chateau and garden ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Jean-Louis AubertNorthern France _ Chantilly _ Chateau and garden©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Jean-Louis Aubert
©Northern France, Chantilly, Chateau and garden |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Jean Louis Aubert
Chantilly – Senlis : The crème de la crème of French elegance on Paris’s doorstep…

Chantilly, just 30 minutes outside Paris, is the ultimate best-of-bothworlds long weekend away.  Not only is it the perfect base for a day trip by train to the capital, but it’s also the most majestic and surprising destination

Northern France _ Montreuil-sur-Mer © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoit BremerNorthern France _ Montreuil-sur-Mer © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoit Bremer
©Northern France, Montreuil-sur-Mer|Benoit Bremer
A taste of France on the Le Touquet and Montreuil-sur-Mer foodie trail

Hre’s a 4-day itinerary in northern France… an oven-ready break in the most taste-tantalising and super-scenic towns *within just an hour’s drive of Calais* – each chock-full of romantic restaurants, artisan food stores and lively markets all worthy of a celebrity chef’s reportage.

Northern France _ Lille _ Belfry ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît GUILLEUXNorthern France _ Lille _ Belfry ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît GUILLEUX
©Northern France, Lille, Belfry |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît GUILLEUX
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A French foodie city trip is waiting for you only a 80-minute train ride from London

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Saint-Valery-sur-Somme_Spa Be Baie © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy HeninSaint-Valery-sur-Somme_Spa Be Baie © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy Henin
©Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Spa Be Baie|Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Teddy Henin
Unwind in fabulous locations!
Would you prefer a spa in an exceptional environment, a museum-hotel, steeped in history, or looking out onto a breath-taking view of nature? In Lille, Valenciennes, or Somme...
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Vélomaritime® ̶ France’s spectacular new coastal cycling route
Time to turn a long-held daydream into a reality and organise time out on a coastal cycling path in France, not just to boost your calf muscle, but your joie-de vivre-too! Did...
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Ablain-Saint-Nazaire _ L'anneau de la mémoire © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Michel DeshayesAblain-Saint-Nazaire _ L'anneau de la mémoire © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Michel Deshayes
©Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, L'anneau de la mémoire |Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Michel Deshayes
In Vimy and Notre-Dame de Lorette: observe the immensity of the tribute to freedom
Though our memorials are well beyond human dimensions, deep in our hearts and in our family memories lingers a compelling need – to be worthy of the tragedy that took place...
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Amiens_Marché aux Légumes © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Anne-Sophie FlamentAmiens_Marché aux Légumes © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Anne-Sophie Flament
©Amiens, Marché aux Légumes |Hauts-de-France Tourisme - Anne-Sophie Flament
Eat healthy, local and seasonal
Food is served – but not just any old food. The anxiety of the last year has at least prompted us to take back control of our plates by choosing healthy, local and seasonal...
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Life-affirming experiences

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Northern France _ Ambleteuse _ Fort Vauban © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Sébastien SpellerNorthern France _ Ambleteuse _ Fort Vauban © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Sébastien Speller
©Northern France, Ambleteuse, Fort Vauban |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Sébastien Speller
Fresh sea air… everywhere
Breathe in! Hauts-de-France boasts 200 km of vast beaches, so make the most of our intoxicating sea air to relax and get the wind in your hair.
Northern France _ Saint-Amand-les-Eaux _ Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Sébastien JarryNorthern France _ Saint-Amand-les-Eaux _ Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Sébastien Jarry
©Northern France, Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park| CRTC Hauts-de-France - Sébastien Jarry
Reconnect with nature
If you’re crowd averse, Hauts-de-France provides the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, be that at the water’s edge, deep in the countryside, or on a golf course.
Northern France _ Chantilly _ Condé Museum © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy HeninNorthern France _ Chantilly _ Condé Museum © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy Henin
©Northern France, Chantilly, Condé Museum |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy Henin
Artistic Inspiration
If you’re feeling worn down by life’s demands, contemplating beauty works wonders for wellbeing!
Northerne France_Chantilly_Crt Hauts De France Vincent ColinNortherne France_Chantilly_Crt Hauts De France Vincent Colin
©Northerne France_Chantilly_Crt Hauts De France Vincent Colin|CRT Hauts de France - Vincent Colin
In active mode : get moving
Even gentle exercise benefits both body and mind, so take to a trail whether you’re walking, riding or on two wheels.
Northern France _ Amiens _ Les Hortillonnages _ Garden © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy HeninNorthern France _ Amiens _ Les Hortillonnages _ Garden © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy Henin
©Northern France, Amiens, Les Hortillonnages, Garden|CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy Henin
At ease with yourself, with others, with the planet
Time to press pause? Free the mind and find inner calm with spa or meditation sessions.
Northern France _ Chantilly_ La Table du Connétable Restaurant @La Table du ConnétableNorthern France _ Chantilly_ La Table du Connétable Restaurant @La Table du Connétable
©Northern France, Chantilly, La Table Du Connétable Restaurant|La Table du Connétable
Gourmet discoveries
Here, conviviality and creativity combine to create some of France’s most wonderful foodie experiences. Hauts-de-France is officially Europe’s capital of gastronomy 2023.
Northern France _ Plailly_Parc Asterix_ theme park france © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas BryantNorthern France _ Plailly_Parc Asterix_ theme park france © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas Bryant
©Northern France, Plailly, Parc Asterix, theme park france |Hauts-de-France Tourisme - Nicolas Bryant
With the kids
Expect shrieks of laughter and fun on tap in Hauts-de-France where simple family pleasures abound.
Northern France _ Chantilly _ Chateau and garden ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Jean-Louis AubertNorthern France _ Chantilly _ Chateau and garden©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Jean-Louis Aubert
©Northern France, Chantilly, Chateau and garden |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Jean Louis Aubert
A history that defines us
Diving into the DNA of a region never fails to be fascinating. Explore Hauts-de-France’s past, a history that unites us.
Northern France _ Lille _ Grand Place © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphanie GheearertNorthern France _ Lille _ Grand Place © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphanie Gheearert
©Northern France, Lille, Grand Place |Hauts-de-France Tourisme - Stéphanie Gheearert
A different kind of weekend in the city
A change is as good as a rest. Explore a French city you’ve never seen before and get the locals’ lowdown on the best places to find its unique buzz and art-de-vivre.
Northern France _ Ablain-Saint-Nazaire _ Notre Dame de Lorette © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Michel DeshayesNorthern France _ Ablain-Saint-Nazaire _ Notre Dame de Lorette © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Michel Deshayes
©Northern France, Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, Notre Dame de Lorette |Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Michel Deshayes
A new perspective on Remembrance
Poignant symbols of hope and peace, Hauts-de-France’s skyscraping memorials are powerful reminders of international brotherhood.
Me time

10 ways to unplug in Hauts-de-France

Haillicourt, Terril du pays à part, ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Fabien CoisyHaillicourt, Terril du pays à part, ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Fabien Coisy
©Terril du pays à part à Haillicourt|Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Fabien Coisy
Scale a black mountain
Berck-sur-Mer _ Cerfs-Volants © Mairie de Berck-Sur-MerBerck-sur-Mer _ Cerfs-Volants © Mairie de Berck-Sur-Mer
©Berck-sur-Mer, Cerfs-Volants |Mairie de Berck-Sur-Mer
5 great kite-flying spots
Avesnois, Paysage de bocage ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Pascal MorèsAvesnois, Paysage de bocage ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Pascal Morès
©Le bocage avesnois| CRTC Hauts-de-France - Pascal Morès
Pristine areas of natural beauty: 5 regional natural parks in Hauts-de-France
Parc Départemental d'Olhain (Pas-de-Calais, 62). La plateforme du Belvédère du Parc d’Olhain culmine à 210m d'altitude et la plus haute plateforme se situe à 30 mètres au dessus de la plaine de jeuParc Départemental d'Olhain (Pas-de-Calais, 62). La plateforme du Belvédère du Parc d’Olhain culmine à 210m d'altitude et la plus haute plateforme se situe à 30 mètres au dessus de la plaine de jeu
©Parc Départemental d'Olhain (Pas-de-Calais, 62). La plateforme du Belvédère du Parc d’Olhain culmine à 210m d'altitude et la plus haute plateforme se situe à 30 mètres au dessus de la plaine de jeu|Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Frederik ASTIER
Gazing at 10 panoramic landscapes
Northern France _ Flanders _ Hiking ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy HeninNorthern France _ Flanders _ Hiking ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy Henin
©Northern France, Flanders, Hiking | CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy Henin
Walks to boost your wellbeing
Amiens_ Les Hortillonnages_ Balade en barque © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane BouillandAmiens _ Les Hortillonnages _ Balade en barque
©Amiens, les Hortillonnages, Balade en barque |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane Bouilland
The Hortillonnages: gardens in Amiens – an island labyrinth
Pierrefonds_ Château de Pierrefonds © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane TatinclauxPierrefonds _ Château de Pierrefonds © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane Tatinclaux
©Pierrefonds, Château de Pierrefonds |Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Stéphane Tatinclaux
The fairy tale Château de Pierrefonds
Wimereux _les dunes de la Pointe aux Oies © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane BouillandWimereux les dunes de la Pointe aux Oies
©Wimereux, les dunes de la Pointe aux Oies|CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane Bouilland
10 spots to relax overlooking the sea
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme_Spa Be Baie © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy HeninSaint-Valery-sur-Somme_Spa Be Baie © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy Henin
©Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Spa Be Baie|Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Teddy Henin
Unwind in fabulous locations!
Somme _ Une fillette et un Henson © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas BryantSomme _ Une fillette et un Henson © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas Bryant
©Somme, Une fillette et un Henson |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas Bryant
Rediscover yourself through horse therapy
A change of scenery

Our region’s 5 départements

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Escalles _ Cap Blanc-Nez _ Promenade en longeant le Cran d'Escalles vers la Baie de Wissant au coucher du soleil © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane BouillandEscalles _ Cap Blanc-Nez _ Promenade en longeant le Cran d'Escalles vers la Baie de Wissant au coucher du soleil © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane Bouilland
©Escalles, Cap Blanc-Nez, Promenade en longeant le Cran d'Escalles vers la Baie de Wissant au coucher du soleil |Hauts-de-France Tourisme - Stéphane Bouilland
Pas-de-Calais Department
A change of scenery awaits you on the Opal coast, from Calais to Le Touquet. Here, you can contemplate the endless horizon from atop soaring cliffs, walk along on one of many...
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Lille _ Place aux Oignons © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît GuilleuxLille _ Place aux Oignons © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît Guilleux
©Lille, Place aux Oignons |Hauts-de-France Tourisme - Benoît Guilleux
Nord Department
You will be truly transformed by the end of your stay in the Nord, where the art of celebration meets cultural and artistic heritage. The authenticity of French Flanders and...
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Saint-Valery-sur-Somme _ Baie de Somme _ Cap Hornu © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane BouillandSaint-Valery-sur-Somme _ Baie de Somme _ Cap Hornu © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane Bouilland
©Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Baie de Somme, Cap Hornu |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphane Bouilland
Somme Department
The Somme is a multifaceted gem with an invigorating seaside, as well as a wild, rural side of gardens and forests, and a city side, with Amiens and her elegant Gothic...
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Aisne _ Randonnée dans le vignoble de champagne © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent ColinAisne _ Randonnée dans le vignoble de champagne © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent Colin
©Aisne, Randonnée dans le vignoble de champagne |CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent Colin
Aisne Department
There are 1001 things to surprise you when you come on an adventure in Aisne. Two hours from Calais on the A26 motorway, Aisne is the historical cradle of France. It constantly...
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Chantilly _ Château de Chantilly © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent ColinChantilly _ Château de Chantilly © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent Colin
©Chantilly , le Château et son parc|Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Vincent Colin
Oise Department
The Oise – less than 30 miles (45 kilometres) north of Paris – is ideal for family breaks, romantic weekends or energetic holidays with friends. From chateaux to cathedrals,...
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Inspiration

Ideas for your short break

Northern France _ Opal Coast _ Les Deux Caps ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît BremerNorthern France _ Opal Coast _ Les Deux Caps ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît Bremer
©Northern France, Opal Coast, Les Deux Caps|CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoit Bremer
Overnight stops
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©Northern France Saint Quentin La Maisons De L'omignon©crt Hauts De France Nicolas Bryant|CRT Hauts-de-France - Nicolas Bryant
Unusual places to stay
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Northern France _ Cassel ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Eric GATINEAUNorthern France _ Cassel ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Eric GATINEAU
©Northern France, Cassel |Hauts-de-France Tourisme / Eric GATINEAU
Zero deposit holidays
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Northern France_Quend Plage©CRT Hauts-de-France_Stephane BouillandQuend-Plage, Somme, Picardie, Hauts-de-France, France
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Family holidays
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Northern France_Montreuil-sur-Mer©CRT Hauts-de-France_Benoit BremerNorthern France, Montreuil-sur-Mer
©Northern France, Montreuil-sur-Mer|CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoit Bremer
Couples retreats
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Northern France_ Pierrette Faille_Amiens©CRT Hauts De France_AS Flamentamiens, hortillonnages, chambres hotes pierrette faille
©Northern France, Pierrette Faille, Amiens|CRTC Hauts-de-France - Anne Sophie FLAMENT
French gite holidays
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©Northern France Château D'omiécourt©crt Hauts De France Benjamin Teissedre|CRT Hauts-de-France - Benjamin Teissedre
Chateau stays
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