Lille _ Place du Général de Gaulle © CRTC Hauts-de-France - AS FlamentLille _ Place du Général de Gaulle © CRTC Hauts-de-France - AS Flament
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Lille _ Vue de la Grand Place © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphanie GheearertLille _ Vue de la Grand Place © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphanie Gheearert
Lille
Arras _ Le Beffroi © Office de Tourisme Arras Pays d'Artois - Ama66Arras _ Le Beffroi © Office de Tourisme Arras Pays d'Artois - Ama66
Arras
Amiens _ La Place du Don © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas BryantAmiens _ La Place du Don © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas Bryant
Amiens
Laon_ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de style gothique © Hemis.fr - René MattesLaon _ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de style gothique © Hemis.fr - René Mattes
Laon
Beauvais _ Cathédrale Beauvais © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Comdesimages.comBeauvais _ Cathédrale Beauvais © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Comdesimages.com
Beauvais
Seek out Hauts-de-France’s most charming villages
Bergues_Vue Aérienne©florian Michel Flo Brooklyn MichelBergues Vue Aérienne©florian Michel Flo Brooklyn Michel
Bergues
Your visit to Bergues will rhyme with the chime of the belfry, reminiscent of scenes from the cult French film Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis (welcome to the sticks), which...
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Paysage de Flandre ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Eric GATINEAUPaysage de Flandre ©CRTC Hauts-de-France - Eric GATINEAU
Cassel
Cassel is the quintessential Flemish village if ever there was one. Nestled amongst the Monts des Flandres foothills, it’s perfect for nature walks; learning about the history...
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Montreuil-sur-Mer _ Vue Rue © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoit BremerMontreuil-sur-Mer _ Vue Rue © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoit Bremer
Montreuil-sur-Mer
Oozing both old-fashioned and bucolic charm, Montreuil-sur-Mer promises a wonderful escape to the country, close to the popular beaches of the Opal Coast’s seaside resorts....
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Saint-Valery-sur-Somme _ Vue Rue © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas BryantSaint-Valery-sur-Somme _ Vue Rue © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Nicolas Bryant
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is a romantic labyrinth of cobbled streets with breath-taking vistas of the Bay of Somme. It is also home to a lovely little marina with a quay that...
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Parfondeval, Église Saint-Médard ©Office de Tourisme du Pays de ThiéracheParfondeval, Église Saint-Médard ©Office de Tourisme du Pays de Thiérache
Parfondeval
Come uncover the secrets that have made Parfondeval one of France’s most beautiful villages. Nestled amongst the green countryside, it promises visitors an idyllic escape where...
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Pierrefonds_chateau ©CRTC Hauts-de-France_Hervé HUGHESPierrefonds_chateau ©CRTC Hauts-de-France_Hervé HUGHES
Pierrefonds
Don your knight’s armour and embark upon a quest in search of hidden treasures in the Château de Pierrefonds. Immerse yourself in this magical and grandiose medieval setting...
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Gerberoy©CRTC Hauts-de-France_Antoine VersluysGerberoy, vue sur la Maison Bleue et porte médiévale
Gerberoy
Ever wondered what it would feel like to be in a real-life impressionist masterpiece? Find out for yourself by taking a stroll through the quaint village of Gerberoy. The...
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Saint-Jean-aux-Bois _ Festival des Forêts © CRTC Hauts-de-France_Anne-Sophie FlamentSaint-Jean-aux-Bois __ Festival des Forêts © CRTC Hauts-de-France_Anne-Sophie Flament
Saint-Jean-aux-Bois
Cross the small bridge that spans the ru des Planchettes stream and pass through the two towers into the circle of small houses that surround the majestic abbatial church,...
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5 departments - each with its own personality

Lille _ Place aux Oignons © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît GuilleuxLille _ Place aux Oignons © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Benoît Guilleux
Nord Department
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
Pas-de-Calais Department
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
Somme Department
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 Department
Chantilly _ Château de Chantilly © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent ColinChantilly _ Château de Chantilly © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent Colin
Oise Department
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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
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.
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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
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.
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Northern France _ Chantilly _ Condé Museum © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Teddy HeninNorthern 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!
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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
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.
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Northern France _ Lille _ Grand Place © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Stéphanie GheearertNorthern France _ Lille _ Grand Place © CRTC Hauts-de-France - 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.
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Northerne France_Chantilly_Crt Hauts De France Vincent ColinNortherne France_Chantilly_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.
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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
A new perspective on Remembrance
Poignant symbols of hope and peace, Hauts-de-France’s skyscraping memorials are powerful reminders of international brotherhood.
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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
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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Northern France_Ault_Villa Aultia©Crt Hauts De France Nicolas BryantAult Villa Aultia Crt Hauts De France Nicolas Bryant
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.
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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
With the kids
Expect shrieks of laughter and fun on tap in Hauts-de-France where simple family pleasures abound.
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