The northern region
A variety of natural landscapes stretching over 140 kms of coastline
Enjoy a fantastic choice between the large Lille megapole, Valenciennes, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais and
Dunkerque, seaside resorts like Le Touquet Paris-Plage and Hardelot, and protected natural environment
(outstanding sand hill sceneries, Regional Natural Park des Caps et Marais d’Opale,…) and many more treasures.
With 140 kms of coastline, the region is the ideal training ground for you and your horses.
A land of traditions, reputed to be warm and enthusiastic
Nord-Pas de Calais region is known to offer intense cultural life with operas, national theaters, museums such as the Roubaix Piscine, Modern Arts exhibitions, its multitude of tourist attractions among which the National Center of the Sea Nausicaà at Boulgne-sur-Mer, the historical site of « la Coupole » in Helfaut…. And many events(Lille 3000, Music Festival of Côte d’Opale…)
Welcoming the visitor is a tradition of the region whith famous Dunkerque Carnival, Lille Flea Market, the Calais fair and Arras Festival des Places…
Cultural and patrimonial treasure
The exceptionally rich and diverse cultural heritage of the region, its beffroi towers ranked on the UNESCO World Heritage List, its fortified cities, fleet of old ship, the Palais de la Bourse in Lille, the statue of the Bourgeois created
by Rodin in Calais, the Place d’Arras, the Citadel of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the giants,...