What's on in Northern France

Over the years it has become an event not to be missed on the Côte d’Opale in Northern France. 

The Paris-Roubaix, one of the best cycle races in the world takes place in Northern France.

The biggest flea market in Europe: around 10,000 exhibitors will display their wares over an area covering 100km of pavements

A maritime festival culminating in a procession of traditional boats pulled by local horses.

Spending time as a family while learning about the rich fishing history of the splendid Somme Bay

Spend family time in the natural decor of forests, enjoying classical music including concerts conceived especially for kids, plus picnics amidst t

Among the highlights of France for kids this summer is this jaw-dropping son-et-lumière show that shows Amiens’ gothic masterpiece in its original

The William the Conqueror Festival is one of the top things to do in France for those who want to combine spending time as a family with culture an

The Réderie à Montreuil-sur-Mer is more than just an antiques fair – albeit one of Northern France’s biggest and most hotly anticipated. 

Combine shopping for bargains with Bastille Day celebrations and fireworks in this atmospheric medieval town that inspired one of Victor Hugo's bes

Taking over 50 streets, Amiens flea market attracts 80,000 bargain-hunters from around the world to browse and haggle for antiques, quirky homeware

Visit France in July or August and catch one of the country’s most remarkable outdoor performances – "Les Misérables" the son-et-lumiére show depic

Look back at one of the deadliest battles of WW1 during this moving service at a memorial inscribed with the names of the 72,000 men who were never

This prestigious, award-winning classic- and modern-car event set up by Peter Auto is held in the atmospheric setting of the Château de Chantilly i