Download your free guide “5 foodie breaks in Northern France, by Carolyn Boyd”

Just a short hop across the Channel, Hauts-de-France is the perfect destination for a foodie weekend or short break in Northern France.

From a historic brasserie in Lille to seafood on the coast, from family-run champagne houses to elegant château stays, this free guide brings together five inspiring itineraries created especially for British travellers looking for great food, French culture and easy escapes close to home.

Inside, discover five delicious routes to plan your next French getaway:

• 🍽️A foodie city trip in Lille — brasseries, craft beer, patisseries, markets and Flemish charm, all easily reached by train.
• 🌊A coastal foodie road trip from Calais to the Somme Bay — seafood, fishing ports, seaside markets, broad beaches and charming coastal villages.
• 🥂A stylish Champagne & Château break — family-run champagne houses, elegant hotels and refined restaurants in a lesser-known corner of the region.
• 🏰Chic château stays in Chantilly & Compiègne — majestic estates, Chantilly cream, forest walks, heritage towns and gourmet stops.
• 🧺Foodie stopovers in Saint-Omer, Lens & Arras — local markets, regional specialities, cultural visits and meaningful World War I heritage.

Whether you are planning a car-free city break, a coastal road trip, a château weekend or a memorable stopover on your way further south, you’ll find hand-picked places to eat, stay and explore — all within easy reach of the UK.

👉Download your free guide and start planning your next delicious French getaway.