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Nord Pas de Calais
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The Nord-Pas-de-Calais region hugs the northern coast of France with its 90km of beaches, sand dunes and cliffs stretched between Calais and Berck-sur-Mer. The provincial capital of Nord-Pas-de-Calais is Lille with its impressive Grand Place in the medieval old town and which won the coved City of Culture in 2004. The land is predominantly flat and well-drained, with northern sections below sea level. The coasts are dotted with high chalk cliffs.
Nord-Pas-De-Calais shares its border with Belgium and so there is a strong Flemish influence. Many people still speak Flemish and the locals drink more beer than wine, especially noticeable during carnivals or annual fairs. Accessibility to northern European countries is good thanks to excellent rail and road links. There is great accessibility to the UK, via a number of passenger ports and Eurostar at Lille.
The coastal towns are the region's highlights. Calais, 'the most English town in France', lies just 40km across the coast from England whilst other seaside spots to explore include nostalgic Le Touquet, a throwback to the 1920s, the fishing village of Etaples and windswept Wimereux. The historic beaches of Dunkerque and Boulogne-sur-Mer, with its appetizing fish restaurants and attractive medieval quarter, also deserve a trip.
This coast is at the narrowest stretch of La Manche (the English Channel), the closest to the white cliffs of Dover. Sandy beaches can be found at Sangatte and Wissant and, dig deeper into the countryside, and you'll find lovely woodland, river valleys, market gardens, fine golf courses and pretty villages. Away from the coast, Arras is one of the most beautiful towns in northern France, with a towering cathedral, arcaded central squares and the ornate Hotel de Ville. The region’s accessibility means that there are many British second home owners. Prices of property in the more attractive areas are driven up because of this, although bargains can be still found. It is more expensive close to coastal areas although not extortionately compared with the coasts of other regions.
Top 10 sights
1. Nausicaa - explore the marine environment and how man interacts with it at Boulogne's seaworld centre
2. La Coupole - World War 2 Nazi German rocket base near St-Omer
3. Historic Mining Centre - experience going down a coalmine near Douai
4. Palais des Beaux-Arts, LILLE - the No.2 art gallery in France after the Louvre
5. Ecomusée Fourmies-Trèlon - life and work in the Avenois hills where France's industrial revolution was born
6. Site des 2 Caps - spectacular views, countryside walks, and wildlife along the protected Channel coast
7. Port Museum, Dunkerque -lively history of one of France's major ports and one-time home of corsairs
8. Bagatelle theme park - white-knuckle rides, park, and zoo, with new attractions every year
9. Calais Museum of Lace - did you know Calais was the world's major supplier of machine-made fine lace?
10. St-Omer Cathedral - North France's gothic masterpiece, with an astrological clock and other treasures.
