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Welcome to the northern region of France where, altough
less sunny than Southern France, the traditional sense
of hospitality and conviviality of Northern people will
warm you! Tourism in Nord - Pas de Calais gives you the
opportunity to discover something really unique. Lille
has become such an important "hub" in Europe
thanks to the train which allow to reach to three main
European capitals - Paris, London and Brussels - in less
than 2 hours that you'll probably get a chance to stop
in this city. So, take the time to visit Lille and its
architectural heritage, the many local brews you can
enjoy on a terrace or its traditional fests such as the
big flea market or the parade of local "giants"...
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Then flee the cities to discover the rural
plains of Nord-Pas de Calais spotted with black and white
cows and where France established the very first Regional
Nature park. Discover the seaside: walk along the sand
dunes or at the foot of imposing cliffs with the sounds
of crashing waves and the screams of seabirds. The famous
seaside resorts with names like Le Touquet, Wimereux and
Malo-les-Bains, have managed to preserve all the charm
of their original, turn-of-the-century architectural styles.
It is also the land of wind, which invites you to try your
hand at some sand-yachting, speed-sailing, kite flying
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The blessing of this region is its diversity. Looking
for an original form of Tourism? Discover through industrial
tourism the major role of this region in industry and
other economic sectors. Remember also the bloody past
of this land through remembrance and especially the Canadian
memorial of Vimy.
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www.crt-nordpasdecalais.fr :
official web site of the Nord-Pas de Calais Tourism Office.
Through clear and colorful menus, you will find a lot of information
about seaside, towns and cities, traditions... illustrated
by beautiful pictures and videos.
www.pas-de-calais.com :
dowload in PDF format information about cities of this department
and also practical information.
www.theotherside.co.uk :
an English site about "the other side" of the Channel,
and which offers an interactive guide to Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
www.mairie-lille.fr :
official website of the city of Lille : virtual walk through
the streets of the capital of North of France, museums, heritage,
history, facilities...
last update: January 26, 2001
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