A welcoming and authentic land
"A welcoming and authentic land that combines nature, culture and traditions, the Hauts-de-France region offers its visitors a wide range of sightseeing opportunities and activities. When it comes to countryside, a variety of landscapes await you there, ranging from forests, hedged farmlands and plains of crops to the hortillonnages in Amiens, through the beaches and chalk cliffs of the coast. The hiking paths in the regional nature parks of Avesnois, Les Caps et Marais d'Opale, Scarpe-Escaut and Oise-Pays de France, the immense beaches of fine sand, the picturesque fishing villages and the elegant seaside resorts of the Opal Coast and the Picard Coast will delight holidaymakers in search of rest, recuperation and tranquillity. A listed Great Site of France and a member of the very select club of the world's most beautiful bays, the famous Bay of Somme is a birdwatcher's paradise. As well as the many bird species present there, you can also admire an impressive colony of harbour seals!"
This region is also a land of history.
"When it comes to built heritage, the cities of Art and History of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Cambrai, Laon, Lille and Roubaix, with many cultural and architectural treasures, majestic belfries that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the small and charming town of Senlis, the wonderful castles of Chantilly, Compiègne and Pierrefonds, the famous Gothic cathedrals of Amiens and Beauvais, the superb medieval city of Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, the beautiful fortified churches of Thiérache, and the picturesque little town of Bergues, made famous by the film Welcome to the Sticks (Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis), as well as the festive and friendly atmosphere of Dunkirk carnival and Lille street market, are just some of the attractions that make this region of northern France such an appealing destination."
What to eat? What to drink?
When you go to the North, you will eat Moules Frites (Mussels and chips), or potatoes Ratte du Touquet or Pompadour potatoes, some maroilles cheese, careful, this cheese has a strong smell!
You can also order for some chicon or the Carbonade Flamande (or do it yourself with the recipe on the blog - you need to prepare in advance, but very easy to do).
When wandering around at tea time, do not hesitate to order for filled waffle, or try the Bêtises de Cambrai (mint-flavoured sweets.
As for drinks, there are many beers you can try. Which one will be your favorite ?
You can also order for some chicon or the Carbonade Flamande (or do it yourself with the recipe on the blog - you need to prepare in advance, but very easy to do).
When wandering around at tea time, do not hesitate to order for filled waffle, or try the Bêtises de Cambrai (mint-flavoured sweets.
As for drinks, there are many beers you can try. Which one will be your favorite ?
Activities - What to do?
Meet the seals in the Bay of Somme, hire a traditional boat or ride carriage or horse along the country roads.
This is also the opportunity to visit a craft brewery and test their beers. During this visit, you may also visit the plantation. Very interesting to discover how this looks like. (See picture hereunder).
You can also choose to spend a day at the Astérix theme park with attractions for children and maybe adults too!
Enjoy les Hauts de France !
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Plantation
