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Visit northern France and instantly immerse yourself in French culture. Nothing is more satisfying than sitting in a brasserie listening to the French conversations around you, dining on delicious French food and enjoying the famous art de vivre of this beautiful country.
Thanks to its many cultural sites, northern France is also an easy place to be inspired by a visit to a museum, gallery or historic site.
Visit the Louvre Lens, a branch of the Louvre in Paris or La Piscine modern art museum housed in a stunning Art Deco swimming pool. Northern France has over 40 UNESCO World Heritage listed sites including Amiens Cathedral, the mining basin, the belfries and the soon to be listed World War One cemeteries and memorials (Western Front). The Domaine de Chantilly is a royal castle and art gallery with gardens by Le Notre - and it's home to Chantilly Cream.
French food is one of the most popular styles of cuisine on the planet, and rightly so. Northern France is the quickest and easiest way to get your French food fix in just a quick weekend.
Your insider's guide
to Northern France
to Northern France
Hotfoot it across the Channel this September to enjoy the last lobster of the season. Cooked fresh from the water by one of the region’s many excellent chefs, it will make your seaside break.
In a country with UNESCO-listed cuisine, Northern France stands out for the passion and excellence of its chefs. Discover new tastes in elegant settings, based on ingredients rooted in terroir.
Just a short hop across the Channel, this fascinating region of northern France is famed for its Gothic art, its royal castles and its war sites, but also for its horses and its whipped cream!
Find out all about the world-class Gothic architecture of Amiens (between Lille and Paris) during a relaxing break in Northern France – and discover the city’s many hidden charms at your leisure.
Free Festive Season guide
in Northern France
To whet your appetite,
Focus on the Lille Christmas market
- 85 chalets
- a giant Christmas tree
- a Ferris wheel
- shops selling artisanal goods
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