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Hauts-de-France

Cycling the Hauts-de-France coastline along the Vélomaritime® route

Why not leave your car in the garage and enjoy a rewarding and original cycling experience? Cycle tourism has become very fashionable in recent years. Environmentally friendly, less...

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Hauts-de-France

Travel back in time in these 10 hotels in Hauts-de-France

Through the centuries, through invaders and civilisers, Hauts-de-France has been the scene of great battles and many major historical events. From the Hundred Years' War to the First...

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Hauts-de-France

Wellness break in Hauts-de-France

The Hauts-de-France region covers the entire northern tip of France, following the Belgian border before flirting with the Paris region. It's a vast territory offering endless possibilities...

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Somme

Itinerary: a week's cycling in the Somme Valley

With its beautiful natural coastal areas and rolling green countryside, the Somme is an ideal area for cycling: there are plenty of cycle paths, little traffic on the small rural roads,...

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Somme

10 charming places to stay in the Baie de Somme

In Picardy, and even more so in the department of the Somme, the Bay of the Somme catches the eye. A magnificent natural area with a fascinating ecosystem, this vast estuary fascinates...

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Lille

A 48-hour city break in Lille, between institutions and curiosities

With its rich cultural heritage, dense city centre and well-defined neighbourhoods, Lille is an ideal city for a 48-hour city break. As soon as you arrive in the capital of Flanders,...

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Lille

Our 10 favourite places to stay in Old Lille

Dynamic, affordable and on a human scale, the city of Lille welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world every year. Renowned for its gourmet cuisine, friendly people and...

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Lille

Shopping, feasting and strolling at the Braderie de Lille

For two days at the end of the summer, bargain-hunters, strollers, curious onlookers and revellers gather for Europe's biggest flea market. The city of Flanders is transformed for...

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