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Regions of France : Nord/Pas de Calais
Duty free shopping may have become a distant memory but as every Francophile knows, prices across the Channel have not gone up and the savings are still there. From cosmopolitan Lille to pretentious Le Touquet and secluded Wimereux to bustling Boulogne the region caters for all. Department NordNord’s architectural past is exceptionally rich, with extremely well preserved old mills, proud belfries illustrating the freedom of its towns (Lille, Valenciennes, Douai) as well as wealthy town halls of Flemish inspiration.Cambrai Charles V citadel (1543) was built by Italian architects upon more than 30 kilometres of countermine galleries but only 8 kms can be visited nowadays. The jesuits chapel, built between 1678 et 1694, it is a masterpiece of baroque style, as reflected by the numerous statues inside and outside the building. The cathedral, formerly an abbey, rebuilt between 1696 and 1702, the cathedral is a beautiful monument of classic style. Its 18th century paintings, Byzantine icons are must-sees, as is the Fenelon tombstone sculpted by David d’Angers in 1824. The Belfry is a world heritage site like all the other buildings of the type in Belgium and the North of France. Hotels Cambrai Department Pas-de-Calais
Eating & DrinkingLa Grenouillère, star attraction for foodies in the north of France This
charming country eatery located in the immediate vicinity of
Montreuil-sur-Mer, 9 miles from Le Touquet, has been devoted to the culinary
preparation of frogs since it was founded in 1920... Apart from this
folkloric aspect, discover the inventive cuisine by the young Alexandre
Gauthier, one of the rising stars of French cuisine. Even the great Ducasse
has spotted his talent!
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