Hauts-de-France travel

The North is not the first destination that comes to mind, and that is precisely its blessing. Although the region once suffered from an unflattering and rather dull image, it now looks back on its past with pride – its mining basin is even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site – and it looks to the future with ambition. The cities of the North are experiencing a real revival: Lille has embraced trendy venues of all kinds, the Louvre-Lens is a successful venture, Amiens is defined by its canals and gardens, while Roubaix has transformed its swimming pool into a museum. All around, castles, towers, palaces and cathedrals reflect the artistry of great builders. From Dunkirk to the Bay of Somme, some 200 km (124 miles) of coastline invite you to enjoy invigorating, sporty or detoxing escapes. And when it comes to flavours, Hauts-de-France is the first French region to be awarded the “European Region of Gastronomy” label, enough said! Discover all of our travel inspiration in Hauts-de-France. Read more