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contents Relax, Refresh, Inspire 2 Cultural Inspiration 4 Gastronomy 14 Shopping 18 Coastal Activity 22 Take Good Care of Yourself 26 Family Days Out 28 Rural Pursuits 34 Parks & Gardens 40 Events 44 Where to Sleep and eat 46 Where to Eat 62 Questionnaire 75 www.relaxfrance.net www.relaxfrance.net 1 introduction Cultural inspiration What is the meaning of Culture in the Nord-Pas de Calais? Our culture is in our food, our traditions and way of life. We enjoy a happy mixture of French and Flemish cuisine which translates into a generous farmhouse-style gastronomy. Our culture also stems from our geographical position at the crossroads between Belgium and England and just 2 hours from Paris. We specialise in commerce and cross-border relationships, something reflected in our busy multi-cultural shopping streets and markets. But our culture is also our history. Relive the Hundred Years War, immortalised by Shakespeare, at the medieval history centre in Azincourt, evoke the spirit of WWI in Arras whose 10th century underground galleries were headquarters to 10 000 British soldiers, or be chilled by Hitler’s threat in WW2 in the Bunker at Eperleques or the La Coupole museum. Be awed by St-Omer’s ‘Notre Dame’ cathedral or the baroque architecture of Béthune. Our Culture is art too. The fantastic city of Lille was Cultural Capital of Europe 2004 and houses the Fine Arts Museum where you can rub shoulders with Goya, Rubens and Donatello. The towns of Douai and Cambrai are packed with art and history, while vibrant Valenciennes is the birthplace of artists such as Carpeaux and Watteau. Henri Matisse, one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, was born 30 km away in Le Cateau-Cambresis where some of his brilliantly coloured paintings and drawings hang in Musée Matisse. Coastal activity La Côte d’Opale is a breathtaking 120 km long stretch of fine sandy beaches, sparkling waters and imposing cliffs that runs all the way from Dunkerque to Berck-sur-Mer. Watersports of every kind are well catered for, from surfing and sailing to sand-yachting and speed sailing. The region offers plenty of opportunities to hike, horse ride along the beach or take a bicycle along one of the many well mapped trails. It’s a golfer’s paradise, where you can choose from no less than eight top notch 18-hole golf courses close to stunning hotels. Cap Blanc Nez and Cap Gris Nez are protected areas of outstanding natural beauty, where walkers and drivers can enjoy breathtaking views across the Channel. On a clear day, you can see England’s cliffs! But if your idea of coastal activity is relaxation, an ancient, Sybaritic health regime delivered in a modern setting will lull you into a long lasting sense of well-being. Thalassotherapy, seawater and seaweed based treatments rich in regenerating Iodine will chase away aches and pains, let you slim down or simply unwind ! 2 Family days out introduction region of France to Britain, it combines easy access with a complete change of culture and language and there is so much to do! Even the journey is fun, starting with a mini-cruise across the Channel or the excitement of crossing under the sea in the tunnel. Cross Channel operators, attractions, restaurants and accommodation providers do their utmost to make children - and even pets! - welcome. No fewer than 10 seaside resorts, with attractions from sandcastles to sophisticated aquariums and sea museums, enjoy the ‘Kid’ recommendation for their ability to entertain children and relax their parents! Rural pursuits Let the wind caress your face and the breeze ruffle your hair as you canter on horseback through the whispering Mormal forest, part of the Avesnois Regional Nature Park k and a nature lover’s dream come true. Or visit the lush secret garden of Les 7 Valleys, so called because of the seven rivers that run through the area. Ramblers, hikers, riders and cyclists will discover over 1,500 km of signposted trails, from the labyrinth canals of La Côte d’Opale. Take a picnic of fresh regional produce and stroll through the rolling wooded farmland of Flanders and the quaint villages and hamlets dotted around St Pol-sur-Ternoise. Events The Nord-Pas de Calais enjoys a busy diary of events throughout the year on a wide variety of themes so that there is something for everyone. Our carnival giants, fishing, farming and harvest traditions and cultural and sporting events are so numerous that we have made a special selection for you in this guide. You will find the rest on our website: www.relaxfrance.net The Regional tourist board quality label is used throughout this guide to highlight its members. If you are especially pleased or even disappointed with any establishments in this guide we would value your remarks. Please complete the form on p.75-76. You could win a break in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais! Tourisme et handicap This national label is destined for customers with specific needs so they can benefit from reliable information on the accessibility of leisure and holiday locations. Visitors with special needs and their relations have access to information adapted to motor, visual, hearing and mental disabilities. www.relaxfrance.net 3 Cultural inspiration H ist Stained glass window by Auguste Herbin, Musée Matisse in Cateau Cambrésis 4 tow oric ns packed with art a nd history cultural inspiration Explore our history The history of the Nord Pas-de-Calais region has long been linked to that of the rest of Europe, and its strategic position has made it much sought after as a landing point for invaders. Julius Caesar kept his Armada at Ambleteuse before the conquest of England. Napoleon set up camp between Blériot and Boulogne with a view to invading ‘Perfidious Albion’ and Calais was in the hands of the English for 100 years. The battle of Azincourt took place here as well as the Field of the Cloth of Gold, and Charles V of Spain invaded Arras and Hesdin. Local architecture reflects a mixture of styles – from Anglo-Norman in the coastal resorts to Art Deco and Flemish-style buildings in the cities. An extensive choice of museums, visitor centres and guided tours will help the visitor to uncover the region’s cultural secrets, from the works of famous local artists such as Matisse, Watteau and Carpeaux to pretty 18th century towns packed with art and history. Jesuits Chapel, Cambrai HIGHLIGHTS w LILLE Palais des Beaux Arts The region also has strong Flemish roots, with the Flanders area only transferring to French rule from the late 17th century under the Sun King, Louis XIV. During World Wars I and II, the Nord Pas-de-Calais region saw much fighting, and it was from here that the French Resistance published ‘La Voix du Nord’ (the Voice of the North), a regional newspaper. w LE CATEAU-CAMBRÉSIS Musée Matisse w ROUBAIX La Piscine Musée d’Art et d’Industrie Muse Matisse w ARRAS Underground passages w ST OMER Musée Sandelin w Château Musée www.relaxfrance.net In spring the streets in villages and towns alike come alive as locals empty their roof-spaces onto makeshift stalls. ‘Braderies’ or flea markets are a regional speciality that go on until the Autumn when theatres, museums and harvest festivals take over, offering a vibrant array of exhibitions, concerts, parades and theatrical prouesse! Lille, the old town Share our culture Could it be that the nature of the people has been forged by centuries of invasions, both armed and friendly? Indeed it could, people in the Nord-Pas de Calais are renowned throughout France for their welcoming, funloving nature. Our traditions support this, from the larger than life carnival giants who parade the streets on high days and holidays to our generous farmhouse style cuisine. BOULOGNE-SUR-MER 5 cultural inspiration La Piscine – Musée d’Art et d’industrie, Roubaix Place du Général de Gaulle, Lille Things to see and do Museum of Fine-Arts The Palais des Beaux Arts in Lille houses almost 550 magnificent paintings dating from the 16th to the 20th century. You’ll also find drawings, sculptures, and a section devoted to scale models of the town and ‘objets d’art’. Lion du Beffroi, Arras Practical Guide Lille The diverse city of Lille has a proud heritage. Exuberant 17th-century Flemish architecture sits alongside charmingly preserved houses in Old Lille, while buildings dating back to the Middle Ages rub shoulders with the Euralille and Crédit Lyonnais, the last word in modernity. Lille Tourism Office Place Rihour T: (0)3 59 57 94 00 E: [email protected] www.lilletourism.com 6 France’s best-known museum after the Louvre greatest museum in France, is due in no small part to the quality of its collections, which include paintings by Rubens, Goya and Delacroix as well as drawings and sculptures by Carpeaux, Bourdelle and Rodin. Monday from 2.00pm to 6.00pm; Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday : from 10.00 am to 6.00pm; Friday: from 10.00 am to 7.00pm. Closed on Tuesday and some bank holidays Adult: € €4.60, Child: €3 € Place de la République, Lille T: (0)30 20 06 78 00. Hospice Comtesse museum This former hospital was established in 1217 and has been added to over the centuries. It is a rare example of Lille architecture – a kind of homely Flemish house on a monumental scale. Collections of works by Flemish, Dutch and Northern French artists enhance its appeal. Monday from 3.00pm to 6.00pm; Wednesday to Saturday: from 10.00 am to 12.30am and from 2.00pm to 6.00pm Adult: € €2.30, Children: €1.50, Under 12 years: Free. Rue de la Monnaie, Lille T: (0)3 28 36 84 00. The Queen of Citadels The building, the work of the architect Sébastien Leprestre, Marquis of Vauban, was carried out on the orders of Louis 14th, who had just conquered the town, and was completed in 1670. Originally a small town around 2,000 metres wide and surrounded by five bastions in the form of a star, the ‘Queen of Citadels’ is situated in the heart of Flanders and formed part of a line of strongholds between Gravelines, Dunkirk and Maubeuge/Rocroi – the famous ‘Pré Carré’ of 28 fortified towns built by the architect Vauban. Today, the citadel houses an army barracks, which is open to visitors during the day. Vieille Bourse This is indisputably the town's finest building, constructed between 1652 and 1653 in Flemish baroque style. The cloister of 24 identical houses is occupied by bookstalls and chess players and an endless variety of cariatids decorated with scrolls, garlands and fruit in the Flemish Renaissance style. The Lions of Flanders sculpted over the doorways recall Lille’s days as an outpost of the Netherlands. Tuesday to Saturday: from 1.00pm to 7.00pm. Place du Général de Gaulle, Lille Bithplace of Charles de Gaulle Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille at his grandparents’houses at 9 rue Princesse, now a museum. On display are personnal effect and photographs in a typically confortable middle-class house from late XIXth century. Open from June, 18th, 2005 9 rue Princesse, Lille T: (0)3 28 38 12 05 www.maison-natale-degaulle.org Villeneuve d’Ascq Villeneuve d’Ascq is a new town, an amalgamation of the three communes of Ascq, Annappes and Flers. However, economic and technological development has not been at the expense of the environment, and the town has many green, open spaces. Villeneuve d’Ascq Tourist Office Chemin du Chat Botté, T: (0)3 20 43 55 75 E: [email protected] http://asso.nordnet.fr/ ot-villeneuvedascq/ Museum of Modern Art Located in a stunning position on the edge of the urban park, the Modern Art Museum of Villeneuve d’Ascq is home to a superb collection of works by some of France’s most famous avant-garde artists (Braque, Laurens, Léger) as well as non-French artists (Picasso, Modigliani). The museum will be closed from the end of 2005 for one year for building work on the new extension. Adult: € €7.50, Child: €2.00, € Under 12 years: Free. Allée du Musée, Villeuneuve d’Ascq T: (0)3 20 19 68 68 www.nordnet.fr/mam A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. cultural inspiration Wartime History Musée de la Résistance de Bondues Housed in the Fort of Bondues, this museum retraces the activities of the Resistance in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, known during WWII as the ‘Forbidden Zone’. The museum has several rooms that show the different stages of resistance: the Courage room, the Engagement room, the Sacrifice room, the Refusal room and the Remembrance room. Adult: € €3, Under 12 free. Chemin St Georges, Bondues T: (0)3 20 28 88 32 E: [email protected] www.ville-bondues.fr/musee Fort de Seclin, 1870 to 1920 Artillery, Cavalery and Infantry Museum, in Seclin This historical centre, a restored 1870s building, is the result of over 30 years’ research and now houses exhibits from WWI. As well as the most comprehensive collection of horsedrawn military equipment in France, you’ll find technology, uniforms and military artefacts from the early 1900s. Postier Breton horses (artillery breed, unique in France) are bred at the fort. Open on weekends. Weekdays : with reservation. Admission: €5. € Route de Templemars, Seclin T: (0)3 20 97 14 18 www.fortseclin.com Guided Tours Lille City Tour An audio-guided bus tour that runs daily on the hour. Guided visit of the Old Town every Saturday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Adult: € €9, Children under 12: €7 € Lille Tourist Office Place Rihour T: (0)3 59 57 94 00 E: [email protected] www.lilletourism.com Roubaix The 19th-century boomtown of Roubaix was the first town in the Lille area to be awarded ‘Town of Art and History’ status by the Ministry of Culture in 2001 in recognition of the quality and originality of its architectural and historical heritage. Imposing industrial buildings, chimneys, belfries and back-to-backs sit alongside chic private residences. Discover the unique history of this town, which in less than a 100 years, became the textile and mail order capital of France. Roubaix Tourist Office 10 rue de la Tuilerie, Roubaix T: (0)3 20 65 31 90 E: [email protected] www.roubaixtourism.net Manufacture des Flandres, Museum of Jacquard A working weaving museum where you can discover jacquard weaving over the centuries. Adult: € €6 Children: € €4. Under 8: free. 25, rue de la Prudence, Roubaix T: (0)3 20 20 09 17 E: manufacturedesflandres@ craye.com www.madefla.50g.com La Piscine Musée d’Art et d’Industrie Located on the site of the former Art Deco swimming pool, the museum includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, textiles, fashion, design and ceramics. Le Combat de Coqs by Rémy Cogghe, La Petite Châtelaine by Camille Claudel and l'Ours by François Pompon are just a few of the delightful pieces on show. Adult: € €5, Under 18: free 24 rue des Champs, Roubaix T: (0)3 20 69 23 60 E: [email protected] Tourcoing There are still signs of a rich past associated with the textile industry in Tourcoing as in Roubaix. Today the town is stirring and refurbishing itself. With the creation of green open spaces near the formes houses of the industrial barons. Things to see and do Hospice d’Havré This is a unique architectural ensemble, the region’s only complete surviving convent and the largest remaining Lille-style building. Converted into a avenue for Arts and culture since Lille 2004, the cultural capital of Europe, the Hospice d’Havre houses exhibitions, shows, reading workshops. 100, rue de Tournai Tourcoing Arras Arras, the birthplace of Robespierre, is the capital of the Pas-de-Calais region. Its two huge town squares, rebuilt after being destroyed in WWI, were originally created over 800 years ago. Surrounded by hundreds of Flemish-style houses and shops, the squares sit above a vast network of tunnels, which can trace their history from the French Revolution to WWI when the British Army used them as headquarters. The view over Arras from the town hall belfry is stunning and, on a clear day, you can see all the way to the Vimy ridge and the Canadian Monument. Fort de Seclin www.relaxfrance.net Things to see and do Le Musée des Beaux Arts A fine arts museum: housing archaeology, fine arts (paintings and sculptures from the middle ages to the 19th century), as well as local artefacts from the town’s cathedral. The famous Salle des Mays contains 17th century religious paintings and Arras porcelain. Adult: € €4, Child: €2. € 22, rue Paul Doumer, Arras T: (0)3 21 71 26 43 E: [email protected] www.musenor.com La Maison de Robespierre Robespierre lived in this house from 1787 until 1789, when he was elected to the Convention at the outbreak of the French Revolution. His sister and younger brother lived here until 1792. Today, it houses an exhibition by the master craftsmen of Arras. Admission: Adult: € €3,81; Child: €1,83. Rue Maximilien de Robespierre, Arras T: (0)3 21 71 33 94 E: [email protected] www.compagnons.org Arras 7 cultural inspiration Château Museum, Boulogne Guided Tours their son Dédé welcome visitors to Arras at the entrance to the Town hall and tourist office. Guided tours of the town and underground passages are available. A lift ride (plus an extra 43 stairs) will take you to the belfry at the top of the town hall, where you’ll be afforded a magnificent view over Arras and the surrounding area. You can also watch a short film chronicling 2000 years of the history of Arras. Arras Tourist Office Hôtel de Ville - Place des Héros. T: (0)3 21 51 26 95 E: [email protected] www.ot-arras.fr Cambrai Classified as a City of Art and History, the former ecclesiastical principality of Cambrai was the subject of jealous rivalries on behalf of the Spanish Netherlands until it reverted to the Kingdom of France in 1677. Despite the demolition of the town walls at the end of the 19th century, the town retains traces of its Medieval, Renaissance and Classical past. Cambrai Tourist Office 48 rue de Noyon, Cambrai T: (0)3 27 78 36 15 E: contact@ cambraiofficedetourisme.com www.cambraiofficedetourisme.com Musée Matisse Things to see and do Musée Matisse in Le Cateau Cambrésis Musée Matisse, Matisse in his native village. Come and explore the Matisse Museum in the Palais Fénelon, former residence of the archbishops of Cambrai. The Museum was established by Matisse in 1952 and is a magnificent place to view the artist’s work. Re-opened in November 2002, this beautiful museum houses more than 170 paintings, drawings and sculptures by Matisse covering his whole career. Adult: € €4.50, Under 18: free. Palais Fénelon, Le Cateau Cambrésis T: (0)3 27 84 64 50 E: [email protected] www.cg59.fr/matisse/ Musée de Cambrai With its collections of archaeology, fine arts and local artefacts, the Museum of Cambrai takes you on a rich and varied tour from the Classical age to the present day. Entertaining and original exhibits such as the scaled model of Cambrai are brought to life in a slide show, accompanied by music, sound effects and lights. English audioguides are available. Adult: € €3 Child: €2 € Rue de l’Epée, Cambrai T: (0)3 27 82 27 90 E: [email protected] www.musee.villedecambrai.com Fort Vauban, Ambleteuse Musée de la Dentelle One of the two principal centres for lace making (Calais is the other), Caudry produces top quality lace for large fashion-houses. Housed in a working 19th century mill, the Museum of Lace-Making takes you on a tour of the production process, from the designer’s first sketches through to the finished product, a technique that has been handed down through the generations. Adult: € €3, Child: €1.50. Place des Mantilles, Caudry T: (0)3 27 76 29 77 E: [email protected] Boulogne-sur-Mer Boulogne, France’s premier fishing port, has been awarded the status of ‘Town of Art and History’ and is indeed a gem. The fortified old town still contains its original city wall, a basilica and a château museum. The National Sea Discovery Centre (Nausicaa), is situated on the quayside, where you can stroll along and watch the stallholders selling an amazing variety of fresh fish. Information on Nausicaa is available the family days out section. Things to see and do THE OLD TOWN The Ramparts Built on top of a Roman fort in the 13th century. Four gates lead into the old town and stone steps take visitors up to the walls, where you’ll find the cathedral, a pleasant park, a 12th century watchtower and ancient cobbled streets. Take a stroll here after dinner and drink in the magnificent views of the town. Boulogne Tourist Office 24, Quai Gambetta, Boulogne T: (0)3 21 10 88 10 E: [email protected] www.tourisme-boulognesurmer.com Cathedral Notre Dame The medieval cathedral was built after a small wooden boat carrying a statue of the Virgin Mary ‘miraculously’ sailed into port one day between the years 633 and 636. The crypt is still visible today. Abbé Benoît Haffreingue (1785-1871) wanted to restore the cult of Notre Dame and order the construction of a new church, which began with the rotunda in 1827. In 1852, he decided to add a cupola similar to that on St Paul’s in London. E: [email protected] Cathedral Notre-Dame, Boulogne 8 A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. cultural inspiration Château Musée Built in the 13th Century by Count Philippe Hurepel, the château houses the largest collection of Eskimo masks in Europe, an exhibition of Egyptian art, which inspired the celebrated Egyptologist Auguste Mariette to travel to Egypt, and the second-largest collection of Greek vases after the Louvres. Napoleon left his hat here while preparing to invade England and it now holds pride of place in the museum. A historical tour of the château is also available. Due to re-open in 2005. Rue de Bernet, Boulogne T: (0)3 21 10 02 20 E: [email protected] www.musenor.com Audioguide Tour inside the Old Town The tour starts in the Château Musée courtyard.To reach the various points on the trail, follow the studs with the town’s coat of arms, dotted along the pavement. A 17-point trail featuries the story of the town, its historic landmarks and some of the great figures associated with it. Adult/Child: €2 € Information/renting: Boulogne Tourist Office. Ambleteuse Wartime History Fort Vauban The last sea fort between Cherbourg and the Belgian border and built by Vauban in 1690. Re-armed and restored by Napoleon during the Boulogne encampment and used by the Germans during WWI. Group visits available year round (must be booked two weeks in advance). Adult : € €3; Child: €1,50 T: (0)3 20 54 61 54 E: [email protected] Musée 39-45 Second World War Museum Thousands of original artefacts and over 100 models re-create the period from the Polish campaign to the Japanese surrender. Visitors can also watch a film avout D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, in a ‘1940s’ cinema. CD 940 (Coastal road between Ambleteuse and Boulogne) T: (0)3 21 87 33 01 F: (0)3 21 87 35 01 E: [email protected] Colonne de la Grande Armée - Wimille When Napoleon decided to invade England, he chose Boulogne as his strategic starting point. He set up camp with 180,000 soldiers between 1803 and 1805. On 16th August 1804 Napoleon awarded a soldier the first ever Legion of Honour while at camp at Wimille, between Boulogne and Wimereux. After the ceremony, his soldiers erected a 50m monument to him. Inside the column, 263 steps lead to a statue of the great dictator and a magnificent view of the Boulogne region, including Cap Blanc Nez, the port of Boulogne and Dover Castle. Faced with defeat, Napoleon left Boulogne for victory at Austerlitz in 1805. Adult: € €2,50 ; Child: Free Colonne de la Grande Armée, Wimille www.relaxfrance.net Dunkerque Dunes de Flandre Fringed by a 15km beach of fine sand which stretches from Dunkerque to Bray Dunes, the resort of Dunes de Flandre is an ideal place to come for a holiday or a weekend break. Dunkerque is also a city of tradition and culture marked by centuries of maritime history. French, English and British cultures meet here to visit the museums and take in the architectural heritage. Dunkerque Tourist Office Rue de l’Amiral Ronarc’h, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 66 79 21 E: accueil.dunesdeflandre@ ot-dunkerque.fr www.ot-dunkerque.fr Things to see and do Musée Portuaire The Dunkerque Harbour Museum is housed in a superb tobacco warehouse and depicts the past and present of the port of Dunkerque: the life of privateers, dock workers, fishermen or ship owners, shipbuilding and the operating of a modern industrial and commercial port area. Gallery of model ships. You can also visit the unique threemasted ship the “Duchesse Anne” and the “Sandettie”lightship, the Guilde barge and its exhibition “au fil de l’eau”. Entry: € €3 to €8 € 9, quai de la Citadelle, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 63 33 39 E: [email protected] www.museeportuaire.com Le Musée des Beaux Arts The Fine Arts Museum is dedicated to the history of the Dunkerque region and takes its visitors on a journey back in time. Permanent collections include a tour of European art from the 15th to the 20th century and paintings are displayed alongside pottery, gold treasures. Natural history gallery with a display of butterflies, birds, insects and minerals. Adults: € €3.50, Child: €1.52 Place du Général de Gaulle, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 59 21 65 E: [email protected] Lieu d’Art et d’Action Contemporaine (LAAC) This Museum preserves one of the euroregion's richest collections of art from 1950 to 1980 of the Euroregion. It has an exceptionnal collection of works of art by Karel Appel, as well as lyrical and informal abstract works, in particular the works of Hartung, Soulages, Poliakoff, Joan Mitchell… It also contains important pieces by Cesar and Arman, major figures of Neo realist movement, many works by narrative figurative artists Monory, Rancillac and Telemaque and the iconic Car Crash landing by Andy Warhol. The Museum will open on 24th, June, 2005. Pont Lucien Lefol, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 59 21 65 F: (0)3 28 29 56 01 E: art.contemporain @ville-dunkerque.fr Musée Portuaire, Dunkerque 9 cultural inspiration Wartime History Memorial du souvenir A special exhibition of the events of May/June 1940, telling the story of the Battle of Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo, in which Dunkirk and its harbour were completely destroyed. Exhibits include an extensive collection of weaponry and uniforms and an extensive collection of archive documents. Adult: € €3.50, Under 12 Free. Courtines du Bastion, Dunkerque 32, rue des Chantiers de France Please call the Tourist Office for opening times. T: (0)3 28 66 79 21 E: [email protected] Bergues The other Bruges in Flanders Discover the treasures of Bergues, from the belfry to the abbey of Saint Winoc and the old pawnshop, which is now the Mont de Piété museum. Yellow brick façades are characteristic of Bergue’s old buildings and the town boasts over 5,000 metres of impressive fortifications. This small but colourful city nestling at the foot of the town belfry is one of those Flemish towns that time seems to have passed by Gourmet restaurants tempt passing Gravelines Calais Vauban’s city fort by the sea. Graveline’s military and architectural heritage has been completely restored. Gravelines Tourist Office 11 rue de la République, Gravelines T: (0)3 28 51 94 00 E: [email protected] www.tourism.fr/gravelines France’s premier passenger port, Calais is the nearest French town to England and has been at the heart of centuries of conflicts, including the Hundred Years War and the famous encounter of the Field of the Cloth of Gold. It was also Emma Lady Hamilton’s asylum lace-making looms were smuggled here from Nottingham, an industry for which Calais is still famous today. Musée du dessin et de l’estampe originale In addition to a graphic art collection, the Gravelines Museum of Prints and Original Drawings, housed in the château-arsenal, displays a replica model of the town. Identical to the model on display in the 13th century Palais des Beaux Arts in Lille, it retraces the history of the old town with a sound and light show. Château de l'Arsenal, Gravelines T: (0)3 28 51 81 00 E: [email protected] The statue of the Six Burghers, Calais 10 Things to see and do The statue of the Six Burghers (unveiled 3 June 1895) Following his victory at Crécy in 1346, Edward III of England laid siege to Calais and set up a bridgehead in front of the town. By August 1347, famine had weakened the inhabitants and they surrendered. Rodin’s statue depicts the six ‘bourgeois’ who gave themselves up to save their fellow citizens. Queen Philippa de Hainaut, Edward’s French wife, promised them a reprieve but they were evicted from the town, which remained British until 1558 when it was recaptured by François de Guise. Calais Tourist Office 12, Boulevard Clémenceau, Calais T: (0)3 21 96 62 40 E: [email protected] www.ot-calais.fr The Fine Art and Lace Museum The art collection includes sculptures and paintings by Rodin as well as works by other artists from the same period such as Picasso. There is also a display of Calais lace by some of France’s top designers. Open: Daily from 10am - 12noon and 2pm - 5.30pm. Saturdays 10am - noon and 2pm - 6.30pm. Sundays 2pm 6.30pm. Closed Tuesday’s and Bank holidays. Adult: € €3, Child: €1.50. 25, rue Richelieu, Calais T: (0)3 21 46 48 40 E: [email protected] www.mairie-calais.fr/musee.htm Musée du Moulin – Wissant Now a museum, you can still smell the faintest trace of flour and wax in this old water mill. The museum contains local fishing archives as well as art exhibitions. Open: Afternoons except Saturday and Sunday. Adult: € €2.50, Child: €1.50 Rue Arlette Davids, Wissant T: (0)3 21 35 91 87 E: [email protected] www.lemoulin-wissant.com Douai A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. cultural inspiration Wartime History The War Museum Situated in a bunker, which was once command post to the German Navy, the museum houses 20 rooms full of artefacts, uniforms and weaponry tracing the history of Calais and the surrounding area, from the battle of 1940 to the Liberation in 1944. An audio-guide is available. Open: 1st February - 31st March and 1st October - 30th November from 11am - 5pm daily except Tuesday’s (last admission 4.15pm) and 1st April - 30th September from 10am - 6pm daily (last admission: 5.15pm). Adult: € €6, Child: €5. € Parc St Pierre T: (0)3 21 34 21 57 E: [email protected] The Atlantic Wall Museum, Audinghen Over 2,000 exhibits displayed in a WWII German bunker. Open: February - June, October and November from 9.00am - 12noon and 2pm - 6pm. Open daily July, August and September from 9.00am - 7pm. Closed from December 15th February 15th. Adult: € €5.50, Child: €2.30 € (Situated on the D940 coastal route between Calais and Boulogne). Batterie Todt, Audinghen T: (0)3 21 32 97 33 E :[email protected] www.batterietodt.com La Forteresse de Mimoyecques – Landrethun-le-Nord German V3 rocket base, which is now a museum and recounts the story of the World War II flying bombs, built to destroy London. Open: Daily from 1st April - 11th November. April - June and September - November from 2pm - 6pm. In July and August from 10am to 7pm. Bank holidays and Sundays from 10am to 7pm. Adult: € €5,50, Child: €4 € T: (0)3 21 87 10 34 E: [email protected] www.baseV3-mimoyecques.com www.relaxfrance.net Douai The first settlement in Douai dates back to the 7th century and the town was granted a charter by the Count of Flanders in 1188. It is famous for the cloth trade, which developed along the river Scarpe from the 12th century. Belonging successively to Flanders, Burgundy and the Spanish Netherlands, Douai was annexed to France by Louis XIV in 1667. When the cloth industry started to decline in the 1560s, the town magistrates asked for a university to be built. The town still acts as Court of Appeal for the region and has the highest number of lawyers of any city in Northern France. It was damaged during both World Wars but still boasts impressive 18th century architecture. Today, Douai is most famous for its giants, the Gayant family, who go on procession round the town on the first Sunday following the 5th of July every year. Douai Tourist Office 70 Place d’Armes, Douai T: (0)3 27 88 26 79 E: [email protected] www.ville-douai.fr. Things to see and do Centre Historique Minier Located on a former pit head, the biggest mining museum in France retraces 300 years of mining history. Your guides, former miners, will take you on a tour of the coal face and through the 450 metres of underground tunnels. Adult: €10.6, Child: €5.30. € Fosse Delloye, Lewarde (near Douai) T: (0)3 27 95 82 82 E: [email protected] www.chm-lewarde.com Musée de la Chartreuse Housed in a former Chartreux convent, the museum exhibits paintings and sculptures from the 15th - 20th century, including works by Van Dyck, Delacroix, Pissaro, Renoir and Sisley. The Carthusian church, built in neo-classical style in the 18th century, has been restored and houses sculptures by Théophile Bra, Rodin and Houssin. Adults: € €3,Child: free entrance. 130 rue des Chartreux, Douai T: (0)3 27 71 38 80 E: [email protected] The Belfry in Douai The Nord Pas-de-Calais is famous for its belfries symbolising civil liberties. Climb the 196 steps of the Douai’s belfry and listen to the pealing of its 62 bells while you enjoy the view 40m above the ground. You can even try your hand at bell ringing. The tourist office organises daily tours. Adult: € €3.50, Child: €2 € St-Omer The market town of St-Omer grew out of the surrounding marshlands in the 7th century, when monks started building a network of waterways so they could farm the land. Today, the city has been awarded ‘Town of Art and History’ status for its 800-year-old cathedral, architectural beauty and its quality cultural events. Things to see and do St-Omer Cathedral The construction of Notre Dame Cathedral in St-Omer began in the 13th century and took 300 years to complete. Today, it is recognised as the most beautiful Gothic monument in northern France. Don’t miss the magnificent Rubens, the astrological clock and the tomb of St Erkembode. Open: From 8.30am - 6pm from March - September and from 8.30am - 5pm the rest of the year. Guided tours in English are available in July and August. St-Omer Tourist Office 4, rue Lion d’or, St-Omer T: (0)3 21 98 70 00 E: [email protected] www.tourisme.fr/saint-omer Lewarde Musée Sandelin The museum contains one of the region’s most extensive collections of archaeology, fine art and the decorative arts. Situated in an elegant 18th century townhouse, which was the winter residence of the Countess of Fruges, there’s also courtyard and garden. Exhibits include an 18thcentury dining room and two lounges from the same period. Adult: € €6.50, Child: €1 Information from the Tourist Office T: (0)3 21 38 00 94 14 rue Carnot, St-Omer http://m3.dnsalias.com/sandelin/ The ruins of Saint-Bertin’s abbey Founded in the 7th century, the abbey has a colourful history. The Romanesque church was built in 11th century and beautifully carved capitals and mosaic fragments are preserved in the Hôtel Sandelin museum. The abbey was destroyed during the French Revolution and the stones used to build the present city wall. Today the tower forms the main body of the ruins. Notre-Dame Cathedral, St-Omer 11 cultural cultural inspiration inspiration An extraordinary garden In 1894, when the fortifications were being dismantled, the architect Guinoiseau designed a 100 acre garden to occupy the slopes and moat in the west of the city. At the foot of the remaining city walls, there is a formal French garden with clipped box hedges and an English-style park with bandstand and fountain. The park constitutes a superb arboretum boasting centuries old species such as ginkgo biloba, sequoias, Virginia Tulip tree, paulownia and catalpa. Musée Henri Dupuis Go back in time to the 19th century home of an avid collector. Ceiling high glass cabinets contain a stunning quantity of shells, fossils, stuffed birds, ceramics, paintings, porcelain and silverware. Every item is carefully labelled. Adult: € €3, Under 10’s: free Rue Henri Dupuis T: (0)3 21 38 24 13 Wartime History La Coupole, Helfaut near St-Omer 5 kms from St-Omer, La Coupole is a former V2 rocket base built by the Nazis in 1943, now a museum. There are three central themes: Germany’s secret weapons (such as the V1 and V2), the conquest of Space from 1945 - 1969 and the occupation of northern France from 1940 - 1944. Open: 9am - 7pm. Adult:€9, € Child:€6 € T: (0)3 21 12 27 27 E: [email protected] www.lacoupole.com Blockhaus d’Eperlecques This gigantic bunker was built by the Germans in 1943 to launch V2 rockets. The site is still in its original state and is entered via a woodland pathway. Recorded commentaries tell you all you need to know about the V1 and V2 rockets. The site was awarded the title of Historical Monument in 1985 and today carries a message of peace. Adult: € €7, Children 5-16 years: €4.50 € T: (0)3 21 88 44 22 E: [email protected] www.leblockhaus.com 12 Valenciennes The former capital of Hainaut still retains its past treasures. Visit the gardens, old quarters and imposing buildings such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the prestigious Municipal Library. Together with the new ‘Phénix’ Theatre and the university, they form part of the city’s large cultural scene. Maison du Tourisme de Valenciennes Rue Askièvre, Valenciennes T: (0)3 27 40 01 62 E: [email protected] Le Musée des Beaux Arts Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the museum’s monumental proportions pay homage to its collections of Galloroman archaeology, 17th century Flemish paintings and 19th century sculptures by Watteau and Carpeaux, both of whom were born in Valenciennes. Adult: €3.50, € Temporary exhibitions: €4.50. € Under 18 free. Boulevard Watteau, Valenciennes T: (0)3 27 22 57 20 E: [email protected] www.valenciennes.fr Béthune Béthune town square is a stunning example of Art Deco architecture, although the central belfry leaves no doubt that you are in the north of France. The massive Town Hall was rebuilt in 1920, the stonework on its façade depicting the towns events and triumphs, such as Croix de Guerre’ and ‘Légion d’Honneur’ medals, which were awarded to the town and its citizens for the courage and strength displayed in the Great War. Things to see and do The Belfry The belfry was a gift awarded to the people of Béthune for their loyalty to the Crown. It was originally built of wood in 1346 when it housed the town’s bells and a prison cell. The belfry burned down twice in 1346 and 1664 but was rebuilt both times. It was destroyed by bombing in 1918 leaving only the 16th century Garden, St-Omer part intact. Today Béthune’s centrepiece, and its bells still ring out every hour on the hour. Adult: € €2, Child: €1 T: (0)3 21 57 25 47 www.bethune-ot.com Contact the Tourist Office for guided tours. La Maison de la Chaussure in Lillers Lillers was once France’s third-largest shoe producing towns and this small, but educational, museum is dedicated to the history of the shoe industry in the town, which lasted from the beginning of the 19th century until 1996. Admission: Free. Lillers Tourist Office Place du Capitaine Ansart T: (0)3 21 25 26 71 E: [email protected] www.tourismelillerois.com Wartime History St Mary’s cemetery, Harnes Of the 2,000 graves in St Mary’s A.D.S cemetery in Harnes, one in particular draws your attention. Plot VII, row D, grave N0 2. A young man named John, aged 18, a lieutenant in the Second Battalion of the Irish Guards, died on 27th September 1915, just two days after the beginning of the battle of Loos. He was an only child and his father had pulled strings to get him into the Army because he was extremely short sighted. His family spent years searching for details of his death but, sadly, John wasn’t identified until 1992, long after his father, Rudyard Kipling, had died. www.cwgc.org for the Commonwealth Wargraves Commission. Centre Européen de la Paix at Souchez Museum dedicated to WWI, with a collection of artefacts made by soldiers. Route Départementale 937, Souchez T: (0)3 21 72 66 55 The Library, Valenciennes Le Musée de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette – Musée vivant 1914-1918 at Ablain-St-Nazaire Situated on the hill at Lorette, the museum holds over 2,000 exhibits, reconstruction of shelters, over 150 slides and depictions of battlefields, bombs and cemeteries. Admission: Adult: € €4, Child: €2. € Colline Notre Dame de Lorette T: (0)3 21 45 15 80 Le Musée de la Targette at Neuville-St-Vaast Museum covering both World Wars with uniforms, posters, canons and memorabilia. Admission: Adult: € €4, Child: €2. € 48 route Nationale, Neuville-St-Vaast T: (0)3 21 59 17 76 Guided Tours Guided tours available from the tourist office. Le Beffroi, Grand Place T: (0)3 21 57 25 47 E: [email protected] www.bethune-ot.com Montreuil-sur-Mer Pretty walled town with cobbled streets and superb views from the town’s ramparts, where Victor Hugo was inspired to write ‘Les Misérables’. Every summer a ‘Les Misérables’ sound and light show featuring over 200 local amateur actors draws thousands of visitors. Francophiles will also enjoy the intimate summer theatre, ‘Les Malins Plaisirs’, and short plays and operettas by famous French playwrights such as Beaumarchais and Molière. Montreuil Tourist Office 21 rue Carnot, Montreuil T: (0)3 21 06 04 27 E: [email protected] www.montreuilpatrimoine.org A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. cultural inspiration Things to see and do Musée du Touquet The museum is situated in a beautiful old villa and showcases the illustrious history of the Edwardian seaside resort of Le Touquet. The art gallery includes many pictures by local artists such as Edouard Leveque who painted using the colours of the opal stone, giving name to the Opal Coast. Admission: Adult: € €3.80, Child: €1. (On the corner of avenues du Château and du Golf). T: (0)3 21 05 62 62 www.musenor.com Quentovic Museum Museum containing prehistoric and Gallo-Roman pieces from Etaples. Collection of minerals and fossils, artefacts from British Army camps of WWI as well as the tale of the Monocled Mutineer. Open: Daily except Tuesday’s. Admission: From €1 - €2. € 8, Place General de Gaulle, Quentovic T: (0)3 21 94 02 47 E: [email protected] www.musenor.com Musée de Berck-sur-Mer Berck’s municipal museum is full to the brim of Merovingian treasures, some of which were uncovered from local rivers. A varied collection of paintings shows Berck’s turn-of-the-century fishing industry. Open: All year round except Mondays. Closed January 1st, May 1st and Christmas day. Entry: € €3, Under 18’s: free. 60, rue de l’Impératrice, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 84 07 80 E: [email protected] www.berck-sur-mer.com Wartime History Etaples British Memorial The memorial, by Sir Edwin Lutyens, is situated on the site of a WWI military camp. 11 000 British soldiers were buried here alongside 655 Germans. George V and Marshal Douglas Haig laid the memorial in 1922. www.relaxfrance.net The Azincourt Medieval History Centre This history centre brings the medieval period back to life and the famous battle of ‘Azincourt’ using the most recent museum science techniques. Open: Every day except 25th December and 1st January. 1st April - 31st October, 9am - 6pm. 1st November 31st March, 10am - 5pm. Admission: Adult: € €6.50, Child: €5. € 22, rue Charles VI, Azincourt T: (0)3 21 47 27 53 E : office.de.tourisme. [email protected] www.azincourt-medieval.com Hesdin & St-Pol-sur-Ternoise The rural areas known as Les 7 Vallées and Le Ternois share a history of Spanish invasion led by Charles V. The famous battle of Azincourt took place between Hesdin and St Pol. Today, the area is largely agricultural. Things to see and do The town hall in Hesdin The town hall was built between 1563 and 1629 and is situated on Place d’Armes, the main square. The belfry was restored in 1875. The attractive 16th century, Renaissance-style gatehouse was once used as a fort and the original carvings are still visible. The balcony bears the Spanish coat of arms and the shields of Hesdin and the Artois, while the pediment carries the French coat of arms. Hesdin/7 Valleys Tourist Office Place d’Armes, Hesdin T: (0)3 21 86 71 69 E: [email protected] www.paysdes7vallees.com Châteaux in the St-Pol area Several châteaux and their gardens open to the public by appointment. We suggest you contact the tourist office in St Pol to make sure they are open before you go. The main chateaux are Grand Rullecourt, Barly, Penin, Humeroeuille and St Pol. Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise Tourist Office Hôtel de Ville T: (0)3 21 47 08 08 E: [email protected] www.saintpolsurternoise.com Le Donjon de Bours This sandstone castle with six turrets was saved from demolition by a group of enthusiasts. In 1988 the building was awarded a prize in the national ‘Endangered Works of Art’ competition given a large sum for repairs. The keep dates back to 11th century and was built by the Hugues de Bours to defend against pillagers. Open: From mid March - mid Nov. on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in the afternoon only. Guided tours last around 60 minutes. T: (0)3 21 62 19 88 http://crahg.free.fr Notre Dame Church - Hesdin Hesdin fell under Spanish rule in 16th century when Charles 5th of Spain destroyed it built a fortified town on the banks of the river Canche. You can still get a taste of its Renaissance past, especially from the porch of Notre Dame church built in1582. The elaborate furniture from the Récollets convent and the stained glass windows are also particularly attractive. Remains of the Feudal Château in Fressin Fifteenth century castle ruins with medieval gardens, a 15th century church and the home of the famous French author Georges Bernanos. Open from April - September. Admission: Adult: € €4,50, Child: €2.50 € T: (0)3 21 86 56 11 E: [email protected] Musée local des Arts et Traditions Populaires in Auxi-le-Château Exhibition of local traditions such as cobbling, enamel work and basket weaving. Adult: € €2, Child: Free Rue du Presbytère T: (0)3 21 04 02 03 E: [email protected] Wednesday: 3pm - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11am - 12.30am and 3pm - 6pm. Rue Oscar Ricque, St-Pol-sur-Ternoise T: (0)3 21 47 00 10 www.ville-saintpolsurternoise.fr Le Quesnoy Le Quesnoy, fortified town A major stop-over on the ‘Fortified Towns Trail’, Le Quesnoy has managed to preserve its town walls, which were fortified in the 17th century by Vauban. 1 rue du Maréchal Joffre, Le Quesnoy T: (0)3 27 20 54 70 Bavay Things to see and do Archéological Museum Bavay is the largest Gallo-Roman archeological site the Loire. In the museum, the visitors will appreciate the collections of ceramics and bronze items unearthed on the site. 2 rue de Gommeries, Bavay T: (0)3 27 63 13 95 F: (0)3 27 39 50 77 E: [email protected] Musée Atelier du Verre de Sars-Poteries This museum has a large collection of contemporary artistic glass created by international artists. In the other rooms, the visitors will find the « bousillés » or artistic deadlings in glass madeby the glass workers in the XIXth century and the early XXth century. T: (0)3 27 61 61 44 E: [email protected] Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Bruno Danvin in St-Pol-sur-Ternoise Sheltered in a chapel of the 18th century, this museum presents archaeological collections, paintings of the 17th, 18th and 19th century, sculptures and earthenware collection. Open: Monday: 11am - 1pm, 13 gastronomy Su Restaurant ‘Les Pêcheurs d’Etaples’ 14 ous seafood...mouthwa u t ter mp ing specialities gastronomy Fresh regional produce The old saying ‘you are what you eat’ certainly applies to the Nord – Pas de Calais region which has developed a warm and welcoming, comforting style of food, doubtlessly influenced by their Flemish, British and Picard neighbours. Endive and shallots, ratte du Touquet potatoes, fresh or smoked garlic, Avesnois apples, cauliflower from the Saint-Omer marshes and juicy red strawberries from the village of Samer are just a few of the products which grow in the region’s northern climate. Take a visit to the Musée de la Chicorée in Orchies and discover why this region is the number one producer in the world of chicory. Meats include the Boulonnais lamb and Licques turkey as well as cooked dishes such as Andouille and Andouillette sausages made with chitterlings. Coq à la bière, hochepot, potjvlesch, Waterzoï or rabbit and prune stew are Flemish specialties. On the coast, Herring and Kippers are the speciality, smoked according to tradition and exported all over France. HIGHLIGHTS w The Nord Pas-de-Calais counts over 60 different cheeses from the mild Heart in Arras or rollot from Créquy to the powerful Estaminets ‘Vieux Lille’, ‘Maroilles’ and According to Flemish tradition, Estaminets are much more than just cafés. These were social meeting places where people came to meet, drink beer and play traditional bar games like ‘Frog’ or ‘Hammer’, the ancestors of pinball and table football. make even the strongest Boulette d’Avesnes that would man cry! w ale breweries in the Nord-Pas de Calais than in any other region of France, 15 ‘brasseurs’ In Cassel, Saint Sylvestre-Cappel, and Hondeghem, Boeschepe, Godewaersvelde estaminets have made a big come back. In a typically Flemish decor, all of the old ingredients: pots and pans, gadgets, ornaments and traditional bar games. Le Brueghel, Bergues There are more traditional real produce dark and light ales with their own distinctive flavours. w In the Avesnois and Hesdin regions, some restaurants offer ‘l’assiette du pays’ a menu of Traditional music and story telling are a part of the party too. Bar meals include ‘tartines’ (a kind of open sandwich), cheeses and tarts served with local beers. You’ll find all of the Flemish specialties in the Estaminets, listed in the ‘Where to eat’ section of this guide on page: 62. traditional local dishes for you to taste. This plate can be either salted, sweat or mixed and is only made with local products and served with a local drink. Patisserie Meert, Lille www.relaxfrance.net 15 gastronomy *visits possible with prior booking Regional Produce shops Le Comité de Promotion for the Nord Pas-de-Calais produces an excellent guide to shops and restaurants which specialise in regional produce. Why not visit their website on: www.comitedepromotion-npdc.com Practical Guide Specialist Shops Regional Produce Saveurs de nos Terroirs 3 bis, rue Nationale 62121 Béhagnies (near Arras) Nature et Saveurs 2 bis, rue Gambetta 62121 Courcelles le Comte (near Arras) www.naturesaveurs.com Terroir62 Farmhouse shop and restaurant. Ferme du Petit Pré 2, rue Courtoise - 62650 Ergny (between Montreuil-sur-Mer and St-Omer) www.terroir62.com Les Vergers Tellier* Apple juice and cider. 200, route de Valenciennes, 59530 Le Quesnoy T: (0)3 27 26 29 06 www.les-vergers-tellier.fr.st *visits possible with prior booking Madeleine Estienne Saveurs et Patrimoine Regional food shop. 8 rue des Vieux Murs, 59800 Lille Le Panier des 7 Vallées CD136 62140 Marconnelle (near Hesdin) Magasin de Produits du Terroir Products of soils, composition at the request of stocked baskets. 45, route Nationale, St-Michel-surTernoise 16 Berlingots, Berck-sur-Mer Sweet Things Pâtisserie Yannick Delestrez Spicebread hearts and chocolate rats. 50, Place des Héros, 62000 Arras Chocolaterie Trogneux Chocolate shop selling special Arras chocolate hearts. La Maison des Baptêmes 35, rue Désiré Delansorme, 62000 Arras Chocolaterie Trogneux Chocolate shop. 67 rue Nationale, 59000 Lille Le Succès Berckois* Handmade sweets and lollipops. 31, rue Carnot, 62600 Berck-sur-Mer www.succesberckois.com *visits possible with prior booking Pâtisserie Jacques Pâtisserie, chocolates and tea room. 64, rue d’Arras and 342, Boulevard Poincaré, 62400 Béthune Chocolat de Beussent* Handmade chocolate shops in towns Berck-sur-Mer, Boulogne, Dunkerque, Le Touquet, St-Omer and Wimereux. 66, rue de Desvres, 62170 Beussent (near Montreuil-sur-Mer) *visits possible with prior booking Le Musée de l’Abeille* Honey and honey produce. 923, rue Nationale, 62140 Bouin Plumoison (near Hesdin) *visits possible with prior booking Pâtisserie Demarchez Christmas time specialities from November onwards. 47, rue Faidherbe, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer Saveurs et Traditions Honey and honey products. 26, Grande Rue, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer Bêtises de Cambrai Afchain* A mistake made by a small boy lead to a famous sweet called ‘bêtise’ or blunder. ZI de Cantimpré - 59404 Cambrai T: (0)3 27 81 25 49 www.betises-de-cambrai.com *visits possible with prior booking Bêtises de Cambrai Despinoy The other blunder in the recipe. 1519, route Nationale, 59400 Fontaine-Notre-Dame Les Chuques du Nord Boiled sweets 59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq (near Lille) Le Village du Pain Baker and regional produce shop. 125, rue Madaré, 62360 Pont de Briques (near Boulogne) La Gaufre du Pays Flamand et le Musée de la Gaufre* Waffles and Waffle Museum – guided tours in the afternoon. 4 rue Victor Hugo, 59116 Houplines (near Lille) T: (0)3 20 77 40 19 *visits possible with prior booking Maroilles cheese Les Chiques de Bavay. Since 1875, these sweets (berlingots of various flavours) are manufactured according to an old recipe. 43, route d’Avesnes 59570 Bavay Patisserie Meert A famous and very upmarket tea room and cake shop. 27, rue Esquermoise, 59800 Lille Au P’tit Plaisir 265, rue François Mittérand, 62232 Vendin-les-Béthune (near Béthune) Beer & Spirits Le Cellier de la Bière 8 bis, rue de la Taillerie, 62000 Arras La Micro Brasserie Beck* Hop farm and brewery. Eeckelstraete - 59 270 Bailleul T: (0)3 28 49 03 90 F: (0)3 28 42 28 32 *visits possible with prior booking Brasserie Castelain Famous real ale brewery which produces La Bière du Cht’i 13, rue Pasteur, 62410 Bénifontaine (near Lens) www.chti.com A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. gastronomy La Brasserie d’Esquelbecq* Real ale brewery. 22 rue de Wormouth, Esquelbecq T/F: (0)3 28 62 88 44 E: [email protected] www.ifrance.com/brasseriethieriez *visits possible with prior booking Brasserie au Baron* Restaurant and brewery. 2 rue Piémont 59570 Gussignies T/F: (0)3 27 39 89 04 *visits possible with prior booking Brasserie Artisanale La Choulette Real ale brewery in the Valenciennes region. 16, rue des Ecoles, 59111 Hordain Distillerie Persyn* Juniper Gin 19, route Watten, 62910 Houlle (Near St-Omer) www.genievredehoulle.com *visits possible with prior booking Distillerie de Wambrechies Juniper Gin 1 rue de la Distillerie 59118 Wambrechies (near Lille) www.wambrechies.com Micro Brasserie de la Poste Beer brewed on the spot, the ‘Castle’s Beer’ Place G.Graux, 62166 St-Pol-sur-Ternoise E: [email protected] Fruit & Vegetables La Petite Ferme Smoked garlic and garlic soup. Lucien Merlin 9 rue Fily, 59151 Arleux Potdevin-Caron Smoked garlic and garlic soup. 535, rue Charles Béhague, 59553 Cuincy La Ferme du Bois Quesnoy Free crop of red fruits. Sale of jams, syrups, crystallized of onions, … La Ferme du Bois Quesnoy, 62130 Ramecourt www.fermeduboisquesnoy.com Meats La Faisanderie Poultry and farmhouse restaurant. 520 rue Chapelle, 59234 Fresain T: (0)3 27 89 46 24 L’Eleveur Volailler Poultry farm. 7, rue des 3 visages, 62000 Arras Charcuterie du Terroir Pork butcher and delicatessan. 1645, Route Nationale 62140 Marconnelle (near Hesdin) Boulogne Market www.relaxfrance.net Les Foies Gras de Saulzoir For the celebrated ‘Lucullus’, a kind of terrine made with layers of foie gras and tongue. 8, rue des Poilus, 59227 Saulzoir SARL Lucullus The oldest « Lucullus » specialist of Valenciennes 140 route Saint-Saulve E: [email protected] www.home-gastronomie.com Cheeses Le Comptoir Laitier 36, rue d’Alsace - Lorraine, 62120 Aire-sur-la-Lys Philippe Olivier Famous throughout France and supplying restaurants as far a field as the States, Philippe Olivier’s first shop is in Boulogne where he matures the best of selected farmhouse cheeses. Rue Thiers, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer www.philippe-olivier.com Les Bons Pâturages Cheese shop with its own maturing cellars. 345 rue Léon Gambetta and 54 rue Basse, 59800 Lille Defroidmont A company who makes Maroilles tarts and other delights made from this delicious cheese. 159 Grande rue, Maroilles www.defroidmont.fr Assiette de Pays, Avesnois La Chaponardière Duck specialities, Cookery lessons. 14, rue de Maisnil, 62130 Foufflin-Ricametz La Chevriette Terrines, navarin, blanquette, potje vleesh and manufacture of cheeses. 27, rue Principale, 62130 Framecourt Ferme de Sarfaucry Sire de Créquy cheese, produced on the farm. Route de Créquy 62310 Fruges (between Hesdin and St Omer) Fromagerie Robillard 39, rue Lanoy 62300 Lens Ferme de Cerfmont Farmhouse cheese 59550 Maroilles Ferme des Linières Maroilles cheese farm Route de Grand Fayt 59550 Prisches Ferme du Pont des Loups 59440 St Aubin Abbaye Notre-Dame de Belval Cheeses of the abbey and crafts coming from French and Belgian convents. 62130 Troisvaux (near St-Pol-sur-Ternoise) www.abbaye-belval.com Le Fleuron d’Artois Cheese farmer. 14 Route Nationale, 62550 Bours Peach tart 17 shopping ive chic fashion...inte t c n restin sti rkets g a i f m l e a D Sweet delicacies at Meert Patisserie, Lille 18 shopping Dont worry, shop happy! The Nord Pas-de-Calais’ geographical situation at the crossroads of Europe has always guaranteed its reputation as a market region with big names in the textile industry and major mail order companies such as La Redoute. Calais, Boulogne and Dunkerque are some of the most famous shopping towns. But Lille, Arras and many more lively towns also have plenty to offer the keen shopper in search of that relaxing French town atmosphere with specialist shops, markets, flea markets cafés and bistros. Brocante, Etaples HIGHLIGHTS When time is short, you’ll find everything under one roof in some of our numerous hypermarkets or shopping centres. Factory outlet shops A l’Usine and McArthur Glen are to be found in Roubaix, near Lille whilst Coquelles near Calais offers Marques Avenue offers great discounts on top fashion labels. w Braderie-Brocante The Nord Pas-de-Calais has a tradition of flea and antique markets. The region’s most famous one is in Lille on the Fashion boutiques first week-end of September. Bargain hunting Shop keepers empty their Food and … corn pads ? On the food front, best buys are of course wines, beers, alcohol in general and cheeses but mustard, oils, vinegars, fresh olives and many other kitchen essentials are equally of good value. It is worth knowing that washing powder, shampoo, corn pads and car fuel are also cheaper in France although they are perhaps less obvious reasons for making the trip! line the streets and everyone in From kitchen to table… The famous Crystal d’Arc is made in Arques near St Omer. Its factory shop is well worth a visit for everything from every day to stylishly expensive glass, particularly in Autumn when a massive sale reduces some items by up to 70%. Arras blue porcelain and Desvres ceramics are great traditional gifts. largest pile of empty shells. cupboards, market salesmen Lille who has something to sell puts it on the pavement and waits to barter with passers by! Mussels are the top of the menu and restaurants compete for the w Antique Fairs Maroilles: 3rd Sunday in June Cassel: September Béthune: 1st Weekend, September Seasonal markets Throughout December a profusion of Christmas markets appear. Amongst the best are Lille, Arras and Béthune, Les Rues-des-Vignes and Gravelines but there are many more. On Spring to Autumn weekends, flea markets, known as Brocantes, line the streets of towns and villages throughout the Nord-Pas de Calais They can be a great way to buy antiques. Auction rooms are fun too but a minimum of French is necessary to strike a good deal. Local posters advertise events. And it’s worth checking our website too for up-to-date details. www.relaxfrance.net Ardres: October Montreuil: 14th July Le Touquet: 29 October - 1st November For information on where to buy regional produce p18-19 Marché de Wazemmes, Lille 19 shopping Practical Guide Lille Lille's old town is the perfect place to enjoy shopping. Shopping is a pleasure in the 17th century surroundings with their impressive buildings housing world-renowned boutiques. The Rue de la Monnaie, the Rue de la Grande Chaussée, the Place du Lion d’Or and the Place aux Oignons are a sheer delight for lovers of beautiful things. Designers offer one off and made-to-measure clothes and accessories, a hat-maker here and a dressmaker there. Beyond the old town, rue de Béthune, rue Neuve and rue Sec Arembault offer a chain store atmosphere whilst rue Gambetta is the street for the more popular everyday shops. Markets: The Wazemmes market On tuesday morning, Thursday morning and Sunday morning, the flea market in Wazemmes, is full of colour and one of the best-known and most popular markets in Lille. The Vieille Bourse market book and chess players in the courtyard of the Old Exchange just off the main square. Tuesday to Sunday (only afternoon). www.destinationlille.com The Place du Concert Market. On Wednesday mornings, Friday mornings and Sunday mornings. Lille Christmas Market Over 65 stalls in the heart of the city bring the spirit of joy to all the market's visitors. Concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions and Christmas crib, as well as the giant wheel soaring high above the square are just a few of the exciting events taking place. From the end of November to the end of December in the Place Rihour. Roubaix Outlets and Factory Shops A L’Usine In the heart of Roubaix, houses 70 different shops with over 200 bigname labels in clothing and goods of all kinds with lots of savings in store! Open: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 7pm. 228, avenue Alfred Motte 59100 Roubaix T: (0)3 20 83 16 20 www.lusine.fr McArthur Glen McArthur Glen has price reductions of up to 40% on 83 big French and other labels in its 53 shops. Open: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 7pm. 44, mail de Lannoy T: (0)3 28 33 36 10 www.mcarthurglen.fr Arras The two main squares, rue Méaulens, rue St-Aubert, rue Ernestale and rue Gambetta are the main shopping areas. On the main square, Place des Héros, heart shaped chocolates at ‘Trogneux’, heart shaped cheese are to be found at the cheese shop opposite Yannick Delestrez’s patisserie on the square where heart shaped spice breads and chocolate rats adorn the old shop window. The old pawnbroker has given over his cellars to Didier Caron the wine merchant whilst ‘Millésime’ is the wine shop near the town hall. Markets: Cambrai Markets take place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, with the indoor market in the Rue du Maréchal Delattre de Tassigny. Cambrai was an important textile and lace town. Nowdays, many factories sell goods from the former season. Markets: Christmas markets 13th - 23rd December in the Chapelle des Jésuites, with an exhibition of 70 cribs from around the world. Valenciennes The centre of Valenciennes, especially the area around the Place d’Armes, offers visitors a range of shops to satisfy all tastes and fancies, while the Rue de Famars is the place to go if you enjoy looking at antiques! Markets: Wednesday and Saturday mornings in Place Verte, behind fine-Arts Museum Béthune Douai While in Douai, don’t forget to buy the various specialities which can only be found in the town. Most of them all bear the name Gayant, which is quite simply the town’s giant, the famous symbol of Douai! For the children there are ‘Gayantines’, buttery caramels with a vanilla or chicory flavour. ‘Boucliers de Gayant’ are meat and broccoli flans which you can find at caterers and delicatessens (most of them in the Rue de Paris). ‘Boulets’ and ‘gaillettes’ are chocolates that are either pralineflavoured or covered in hazelnut. And as for shopping, the people of Douai talk about ‘doing a Bellain’, the name of the main shopping street. The main shopping ares is Place d’Armes and the streets around the Rue de Bellain, Rue la Madeleine, Rue Saint Jacques, Rue de Paris and Place Carnot. Clothes and interior decoration shops are of an excellent quality here but so keep and eye out for those regional specilialities at Pâtisserie Jacques (Boulevard Raymond Poincaré) who’s ‘Ane de Buridan’ chocolates are named after the famous Béthune philosopher who wrote about a donkey who’s indecision before a choice of food caused him to die of hunger! At La Prairie, regional cheeses are top of the list and Lecherbonnier the delicatessen butcher offers entire menus of delicious dishes to take home ! In Béthune and Lens, you are likely to find Polish specialities imported by Polish miners (excellent Charcuterie Marzec, rue de Verquin). For wines try Les Vins Gourmands rue René Lanoy in Lens. Beer is very popular in this region, Brasserie Castelain at Bénifontaine brews real ales that are well worth seeking out. Markets: Wednesday mornings, Place Carnot and Saturday mornings, Place St Amé and Place du Barlet. Saturday and Wednesday morning. Place des Héros. Puces à Bidasse’ flea market in August is a very popular event. The Christmas market in December sees sumptuous decoration of the squares. Lille christmas Market. 20 A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. shopping Markets: Béthune market is on Monday mornings on and around the main square. Its Christmas market in December is one of the best in the region as is the flea market in September. Boulogne-sur-Mer The main shopping streets are Grande Rue, Rue Thiers, Rue Victor Hugo, Rue Nationale and the old town mainly for gifts and restaurants. Freshly caught fish is sold on the Quayside Boulevard Gambetta every day. There are some great specialist shops in Boulogne. Don’t miss Hediard the delicatessen rue Porte Neuve or the famous Philippe Olivier cheese shop in rue Thiers and nearby ‘Chocolaterie de Beussent’, the hand made chocolate shop. A new patisserie in Grande rue called ‘Dessert ou Dessert’ will make your taste buds positively burst with envy! For Wines to accompany the ready made menu you bought to take away at ‘Les pêcheurs d’Etaples’ fish shop and ‘Bourgeois’butcher/ delicatessen (rue de la Lampe) try ‘Le Chais’, rue des deux Ponts. Markets: Wednesday and Saturday mornings - Place Dalton. Calais The main shopping streets in Calais are Boulevards Jacquard and Lafayette as well as the slightly more up-market Rue Royale. This is a shopper’s haven, no hills to climb nice long straight streets, lots of parking and lots of shops. Calais is particularly famous for drink hypermarkets but shopping in town is great fun. Watch out for La Maison du Fromage, rue André Gerschell, le Bar à Vins Place d’Armes and Royal Dentelle the Calais lace shop on Boulevard Jacquard. Neighbouring Coquelles is home to the stunning Cité de l’Europe shopping centre. Marques Avenue Côte d’Opale is just 5 minutes away from the Calais Eurotunnel terminal, right next to Cité Europe and offers up to 70% discount on French and International brands. Why not stop for a snack or meal in the lovely restaurant. Markets: Wednesday and Saturday mornings Place d’Armes and Thursday and Saturday mornings Place Crêvecoeur. Calais organises events throughout the month of December including a Christmas market and illuminations. Dunkerque Dunkerque's town centre is very large and has a wide range of the usual boutiques stocking top labels. The town is firmly anchored in the traditions of its maritime past, so be sure not to miss the shops selling decorative ship's fittings and furnishings and seamen's clothing. Above all, don't leave Dunkerque without trying the celebrated chocolate 'Jean Bart's fingers', named after the famous corsair who waged war on English shipping. In Malo you can sample 'gâteau Malouin', invented to mark the resort's centenary. The ‘pole Marine’ and Centre marine shopping mall and the refurbished town centre with 450 boutiques and shops are devoted to leisure activities. www.dunkerque-shopping.com The Auchan shopping centre is at Grande Synthe, on the A16 motorway. Markets: Every Saturday and Wednesday in the Place du Général de Gaulle and every Tuesday in the Place Turenne. There is also the Minck market, open daily and selling fish from local fishermen. Le Touquet Rue St Jean and the streets perpendicular to this are the main shopping area but Avenue du Verger is also of interest. Antiques, interior decoration and clothes shops are particularly inventive and chic. Markets: Held in a semi-covered market place rue de Metz on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. From mid May - September, there is also a market on Thursday mornings. Around the market place the abundance of wine shops, fish shops, delicatessen, cheese shops and bakers will tease your taste buds into leaving with a full basket! Perard’s fish soup, rue de Metz is definitely a good buy to take home with a little jar of ‘rouille’ and some croutons. Watch out for ‘Le Chat Bleu’ and ‘Beussent’ chocolate shops too. The most famous ‘braderie’ in the Le Touquet area takes place on the 14th of July in Montreuil-sur-Mer. Arques Arc International In neighbouring Arques the Arc International glass and crystal factory manufactures nearly 6 million items a day offering 6,500 different products. Factory visits take place from Monday to Saturday between 9.30am and 11am - 2pm and 3.30pm. The visit lasts 1hour and 30mins and costs €5.50 per person. Visitors will receive € a 20% discount voucher from the shop « Arc Decoration » Zone Industrielle, RN 43 T: (0)3 21 12 74 74 E: [email protected] www.arc-international.com St-Omer Shops are mainly concentrated around the main square, Place Foch, rue de Dunkerque, rue des Clouteries and Place Victor Hugo. St-Omer is a nice compact place to shop with the somewhat ‘bourgeois’ atmosphere of a prosperous town. Favourite specialist shops in St-Omer include Le Terroir (rue des Clouteries) for regional produce, Cave St-Arnould (rue de Calais) for the famous St-Omer beer and Caves du Chai for wines. Antiques are another local speciality at Naninck and Lengaigne, rue François Ringot. There are two large hypermarkets either side of the town too. Markets: Saturday morning on the main square. There is also a Flower market in May and flea markets in May and September. St-Omer Market www.relaxfrance.net 21 Coastal activity F ivities galore ir, act , glit a h tering s sea re La Côte d’Opale 22 coastal activity HIGHLIGHTS Fly-Surfing, Wissant Feeling good is easy w The ten day kite flying meeting ‘Rencontres Internationales de Cerfs-Volants’ in Berck-sur-Mer La Cote d’Opale is a breathtaking 120km stretch of fine sandy beaches, sparkling waters and imposing cliffs that runs all the way from Dunkerque to Berck-sur-Mer. Watersports of every kind are well catered for, from surfing and sailing to sand-yachting and speed sailing. The region offers plenty of opportunities to hike, horse ride along the beach or take a bicycle along one of the many popular trails. It’s also a golfer’s paradise, where you’ll find no less than eight top notch 18-hole golf courses to choose from. draws kite-flying champions from all over the world and nearly 400, 000 visitors. Cap Blanc Nez and Cap Gris Nez are protected areas of outstanding natural beauty, where walkers can enjoy wonderful views across the Channel. On a clear day, you can see all the way to England. w A multi-sports week-end ‘Journées Mer Opale in Merlimont’ in May is the ideal place to try beach and watersports for the first time. w Horse riding on the beaches in the Nord Pas-de-Calais is permitted although during the summer season it may be restricted to the evening when the beaches are empty. w From Dunkerque and Gravelines, you can try your hand at sea-fishing on board a former trawler. w The windy coastline and superb pale sandy beaches which stretch for miles are the ideal place to practice sand-yachting. Le Touquet’s centre is run by the world speed champion Bertrand Lambert. The “Trophée Sand-yachting, Bray-Dunes Vauban” race takes place every year in Gravelines in May. www.relaxfrance.net 23 coastal activity Sailing dinghies, Wimereux Golf in Hardelot Practical Guide Golf Golf en Côte d’Opale La Côte d’Opale boasts some of France’s most internationally renowned golf courses. Each enjoys a different setting but all of the nine 18-hole courses are within in the same area offering a wide variety of challenges and landscapes. Other courses further inland such as Arras and Lille. www.golfencotedopale.com Golf de Dunkerque Grand Littoral Dunkerque golf course is located in Fort Vallières, part of Vauban’s fortifications, and offers an undulating 18-hole course of exceptional quality with a wealth of water features. 18-hole - 5710m - Par 71. (27-hole from 2004). Route du Golf 59380 Coudekerque-Village T: (0)3 28 61 07 43 F: (0)3 28 60 05 93 www.golf-dk.com Le Golf de Wimereux 18-hole links course, 6150m - Par 72. Avenue François Mitterrand 62930 Wimereux T: (0)3 21 32 43 20 F: (0)3 21 33 62 21 [email protected] Les Golfs de Hardelot Golf des Pins: 18-hole, 5870m - Par 72. Golf des Dunes: 18-hole, 6095m - Par 73. 3, Avenue du Golf, 62152 Hardelot T: (0)3 21 83 73 10 F: (0)3 21 83 24 33 www.opengolfclub.com 24 Les Golfs du Touquet La Forêt: 18-hole, 5659m - Par 71. La Mer: 18-hole, 6275m - Par 72. Le Manoir: 9-hole, 2817m - Par 35. Avenue du Golf - BP 41 62520 Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 06 28 00 F: (0)3 21 06 28 01 www.opengolfclub.com Les Golfs de Nampont-St-Martin Grand parcours des Cygnes: 18 hole - 6051m - Par 72. Le Belvédère: 18 hole - 5145m - Par 72. Maison Forte - 80120, Nampont-Saint-Martin T: (0)3 22 29 92 90 F: (0)3 21 29 97 54 E: [email protected] AA-Saint-Omer Golf Club Parcours de la Haute Drève: 9-hole, 2015m - Par 31. Parcours du Val: 18-hole, 6400m - Par 72. Chemin des Bois – Acquin Westbécourt – 62380 Lumbres T: (0)3 21 38 59 90 F: (0)3 21 93 02 47 www.aa-st-omer-golfclub.com 30 mn from Calais Golf d’Arras Le Parcours des Aubépines: 9-hole, 1550m - Par 30. Le Parcours de la Vallée: 18-hole, 6117m - Par 72. Rue Briquet Taillandier 62223 Anzin-Saint-Aubin T: (0)3 21 50 24 24 F: (0)3 21 50 29 71 www.arras-golfclub.com 1h10 mn from Calais Cité Golf Cité Golf is a new complex to discover and to play golf in the biggest indoor facility in Europe. A simple and convivial place to everybody initiate into this sport ! Open every days : Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 8 pm, Sunday from 9am to 7pm. Chemin Poivré T: (0)3 28 33 49 90 E: [email protected] www.citegolf.com 1h30 mn from Calais If you would like to play several of these courses at a special rate, check out the Golf-Pass www.golfencotedopale.com Sand Yachting At low tide the sea retreats so far that the vast stretches of beach that are left exposed offer an ideal playground for speed-sailing and sand-yachting. Whatever your age or your level of expertise, Flanders Opal Coast offers a perfectly safe environment for such activities. Beginners courses or private lessons are available, so give in to the exhilaration of speed and wind. Waterproof clothing and helmets are provided by most clubs, training shoes are advised. To take part in these activities contact: Mer et rencontres 4, digue Nicolas II 59240 Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 29 13 80 E: [email protected] Tourist Office of Gravelines Base nautique et de plein air Jean Binard Sandyachting, sailing dinghies and catamaran. Accommodation for groups. Digue de Mer - 59 820 Gravelines T: (0)3 28 65 20 31 F: (0)3 28 23 42 29 E: base.nautique.pleinair. [email protected] L’Alquilon Base de voile du Clos Fleuri Bd Pompidou 59123 Bray-Dunes T: (0)3 28 29 90 42 E: [email protected] Agora Plein Air Esplanade Parmentier, BP9 62601 Berck-sur-Mer cedex T: (0)3 21 89 87 91 www.agora.berck.com Centre de Char à Voile Base Sud, Front de Mer 62520 Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 33 51 Les Drakkars Base Nautique Sud, Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 62152 Hardelot T: (0)3 21 83 27 93 Ecole de Char à Voile Le Zéphir Rue des Dunes prolongées, 59 123 Zuydcoote T: (0)3 28 26 50 98 A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. coastal activity Sailing Fly-Surfing Fly-surfing is the latest thrilling watersport, halfway between kite-flying and windsurfing and combining the attractions of waterskiing and aerial acrobatics. Already, this new sport is attracting large numbers of devotees of funboarding, kite-flying and surfing. For newcomers to this white-knuckle sport, it is necessary to have lessons with an instructor organised from the local tourist office. This gives the opportunity of practising first of all on sand before taking to the skies. More experienced surfers can just hire the board and kite-flying equipment. Centre Régional de Voile Club Nautique Digue de Mer, 62930 Wimereux, T: (0)3 21 83 18 54 E: [email protected] Base Nord Baie de Canche Avenue Jean Ruet, 62520 Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 12 77 E: [email protected] Club Nautique Boulevard de la Manche, 62155 Merlimont T: (0)3 21 09 08 22 Agora Plein Air Esplanade Parmentier - BP 9 62601 Berck-sur-Mer cedex T: (0)3 21 89 87 91 Yacht Club de Bray Dunes Boulevard Pompidou, 59 123 Bray Dunes T: (0)3 28 24 54 70 Ecole de Cerf-Volant Office de Tourisme 476, avenue François 1er 62152 Hardelot T: (0)3 21 83 51 02 Catamaran sailing school Base de voile de La Licorne Digue Nicolas II, 59240 Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 29 90 42 E: voile.dunkerque @lesdunesdeflandre.fr Kayaking Base de voile du Clos Fleuri Bd Pompidou 59123 Bray-Dunes T: (0)3 28 29 90 42 E: voile.braydunes@ lesdunesdeflandre.fr Base du Clos fleuri de Bray Dunes Bd Georges Pompidou 59123 Bray Dunes Bookings: Office du tourisme de Dunkerque Dunes de Flandre T: (0)3 28 26 27 28 Centre des Rives de l’Aa 27 rue de la Chapelle BP 139, 59820 Gravelines T: (0)3 28 23 41 70 Sea Fishing Dunkerque Monsieur Fasquelle T: (0)3 28 60 89 90 Turbot Club de Flandre maritime T: (0)3 28 59 16 50 L’Hélice Dunkerquoise T: (0)3 28 68 98 51 Gravelines Le Père Duval A fishing boat. Fishing tours by prior appointment. T: (0)3 28 23 20 82 Le Christ Roi Built in 1942 and restored this is the oldest ship sailing in the region. Sailing only. Gravelines Tourist Office, les Rives de l'Aa T: (0)3 28 51 94 00 Etaples Bâteau Ville d’Etaples An experienced team will take fishermen to sea for a 12 hour expedition 5 miles from the coast. All equipment is provided just bring your bate and take your fish home with you! Cost: € €45.80 per person. Etaples Tourist Office Boulevard Bigot Descelers T: (0)3 21 09 56 94 Beach Horse-Riding Available to experienced riders only, here is our selection of three fully qualified centres. Centre Equestre Avenue de la Dune aux Loups, 62520 Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 15 25 Centre Equestre de Hardelot 3, avenue Charlemagne, 62152 Hardelot T: (0)3 21 91 83 77 Centre Equestre et Pôle Nature 44, rue Charles Leurette, 59820 Gravelines T: (0)3 28 65 39 00 Centre hippique de la Flandre maritime Route de Furnes 59229 Teteghem T: (0)3 28 29 03 59 Base nautique et de plein air Jean Binard Sandyachting, sailing dinghies and catamaran. Accommodation for groups. Digue de Mer - 59820 Gravelines T: (0)3 28 65 20 31 F: (0)3 28 23 42 29 E: base.nautique.pleinair. [email protected] Horse-riding, Hardelot www.relaxfrance.net 25 Take good care of yourself Take care of your body the relaxing way in one of the Nord Pas-de-Calais water based health centres. Try Thalassotherapy rich in regenerating iodine, relax and be pampered in Balneotherapy or take a thermal break and treat your body with water inside and out. Not just for the girls! Increasing numbers of men take time out to look after themselves too. From aquafitness to the beauty parlour, this is a ‘sport’ to play alone, with friends or in pairs and that everyone will be good at! Thalassa Le Touquet 26 Take care of yourself Sea View Thalassa Le Touquet Thermes de St Amand-les-Eaux Country Comforts Les thermes de St Amand-les-Eaux hot springs hment with will draw m fitness Aquagym, untain and obath and d when its over apes of the Beauty Spa Le Touquet Cap Vitalité Clairmarais An little oasis of well-being in the relaxing surroundings of the St-Omer nature park. Balneotherapy, slimming and massage using 100% natural products. Hotel accommodation in nearby Saint Omer. 11, rue Gonfroi 62500 Clairmarais T: (0)3 21 88 19 74 www.capvitalite.com Sunday from nd-les-Eaux ine Bouillon mie.com La Grange au Corps Gussignies he Hogneau area with ath and laxation and available, on. Novotel Thalassa Le Touquet www.relaxfrance.net 27 Family days out e -tim h c a Be 28 fun, making f riend s,..yum my picnics family days out Children always The Nord Pas-de-Calais is the ideal place to bring the children for their first taste of France. Hop in the car, cruise across the Channel and you’re here. Children are warmly welcomed to restaurants and hotels where extra special care is taken to ensure their well-being. There are many child and parent friendly attractions in the region from ‘Nausicaa’ the national sea discovery centre to ‘Bagatelle’, or le ‘Fleury’ amusement park and the science museum in Villeneuve d’Ascq. They can even try their skills in the games workshop. welcome! HIGHLIGHTS w Many restaurants offer special regional produce menus for The Kite festival, Berck-sur-Mer children or work on a ‘half-portion, half price’ basis so that children Beside the sea can choose from the same menu as adults, avoiding the eternal diet of fish fingers and chips! No fewer than ten seaside resorts in the Nord Pas-de-Calais have been awarded the child friendly status of ‘Stations Kid’. w For child friendly accommodation Logis de France are great traditional family run hotels whilst Calais, Hardelot, Wimereux, Le Portel, Wissant, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Le Touquet, Berck-sur-Mer, Gravelines and Dunkerke-Dunes de Flandre all organise special activities such as swimming lessons, summer camps, entertainment, art and craft lessons, kite-making workshops, sports and outings. & Look out for the smiley ! for child friendly restaurants & events www.relaxfrance.net the Suite hotel chain offer a brand new style of family room. For Self-Catering holidays Gîtes de France and CIevacances are the national references. www.logisdefrance.fr www.suite-hotel.com www.gîtes-de-france.fr www.clevacances.com 29 family days out Practical Guide Rainy Days Arras The giants Colas, Jacqueline and their son Dédé welcome visitors to Arras in the entrance to the Town hall and tourist office. See the ‘Cultural Inspiration’ for details. Boulogne-Sur-Mer Nausicaa France’s National Sea Discovery Centre, Nausicaa, is an international landmark which enables visitors to dive into the different oceans of the world without getting wet! Come nose to nose with sharks, watch the sea lions’ ballet, marvel at the colours of the coral reef. An exciting temporary exhibition ‘Stormy Weather on our Planet’ reveals the inside of icebergs, the eating habits of locusts and takes visitors on an amazing trip through an Amazonian rain forest complete with its inhabitants! « Since february 2005,you can discover « The Environment Friendly House »,where the visitor will learn in an amusing and poetic way some simple daily actions to do at home, in the garden or in the street for the future of the Planet.» Open: Every day 9.30am - 6.30pm year round & 9.30am - 8pm in July & August. Adult: €11.89, Child: €8.38. € Boulevard Sainte Beuve, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 30 99 99 F: (0)3 21 30 93 94 www.nausicaa.fr La Maison de la Beurière This tiny but excellent museum is in an authentic fisherman’s house, situated in the old fisherman’s quarter. It recounts living life in general in this steep little street at the beginning of the 20th century. Groups of maximum 20 people at one time. Adult: € €2, Child: €1. Rue du Mâchicoulis, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 30 14 52 E: [email protected] 30 La Maison de la Faïence The small market town of Desvres has been renowned for its ceramics, since 1764 (Faïence, pottery and porcelain). The museum uses a modern and interesting approach to learning about the history and manufacture of all types of ceramics, and is suited to all age groups. Open: Daily, except Mondays, from 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 6.30pm. Open daily in July & August. From 1st November - 31st March, open daily except Mondays, from 2pm - 6.30pm. Adult: € €4.50, Child: €3.80. € Rue Jean Macé, Desvres T: (0)3 21 83 23 23 F: (0)3 21 83 44 45 E: [email protected] www.desvresmuseum.org Arena This indoor discovery centre offers a great hands-on opportunity for children and grown ups to be educated and entertained as they learn about the sand, its uses and the creatures that live in and around it. Open: 9am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm 7pm. 7 days a week in July & August. Adult: € €3.50, Child: €2.50. € Chemin de la Warenne, Ecault T: (0)3 21 10 84 30 F: (0)3 21 10 84 31 E: [email protected] www.ville-st-etienne-au-mont.fr Calais La Tour de l’Horloge From the conquest of Sigrid the Dane to the historical encounter between Henry VIIIth and François 1er at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, this is a fun-loving touch, feel, see, hear and enjoy account of history in the village of Guines. Open: 7 days a week from April - October 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 6pm except July & August 10.30am - 6.30pm. Adult: € €6, Child: €4. € Rue du Château, Guines T: (0)3 21 19 59 00 E: [email protected] www.tour-horloge-guines.com Transmanche Museum The Museum recounts both the serious and crazy ways in which man has tried to cross the channel. Open: From April - September, Tuesday - Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm. Open each day in July & August from 10.00am - 6.00pm Adult: € €3.80, Child: €3.05 € Mont d’Hubert, Escalles T: (0)3 21 85 57 42 Hesdin Musée de l'Abeille Bee-keeping museum with a glass hive to see the bees at work. Admission: Free. 923, rue Nationale, Bouin Plumoison T: (0)3 21 81 46 24 Le Moulin de Maintenay This working water mill, was restored by the family of the last miller and now houses art exhibitions and welcomes visitors for guided tours. During the Water Festival in August, learn to make bread with the baker, ride in a canoe, listen to music whilst tasting some wholesome country delights. Open: All year round. Adult: € €2.75, Child: €1.55 25, rue du Moulin, Maintenay T: (0)3 21 90 43 74 Cassel Automata and Mechanical Toys The Gigottos workshop have for over six years been making large-scale mechanical toys for fairs all over France. Each year the are new additions to the collection are more and more amazing. Come and meet these cheerful characters in the workshop. Open: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 7pm. Sundays (telephone in advance) 10.30am - 1pm and 2.30pm - 7pm. ‘Les Gigottos Automates’, 237 route de Poperinghe, Steenvoorde T: (0)3 28 48 15 95 or (0)6 74 30 43 08 Dunkerque Musée de la Faune Sauvage et de la Taxidermie The Museum of Wildlife and Taxidermy houses an impressive collection of animals. From A for aardvark to Z for zebra, you can discover the wildlife in our woodlands and coastal districts as well as more exotic regions of the world such as the African Savannah. Rue Charles Leurette (Ferme Gravelinoise), Gravelines T: (0)3 28 65 39 00 Palais de l’Univers The Cappelle-la-Grande Planetarium and its Palace of the Universe takes you on a voyage around Earth. Watch sunrise on Mars, navigate by the stars and immerse yourself in the tales and myths of the heavens through a series of multiscreen spectaculars. Rue du Planétarium, Cappelle la Grande T: (0)3 28 60 50 95 E: [email protected] Flemish Games Workshop Antoine Pouleyn invites you to share his passion for traditional Flemish games: skittles, trou madame, boules tournantes and grenouille, and have some good old-fashioned fun. Flemish Games Workshop 86 bis, rue de la Libération, Hondschoote T: (0)3 28 68 37 65 Le Touquet L’Agora A large leisure centre with swimming pool, saunas, jacuzzi, bowling alley and restaurant. L’Agora also offers sandyachting, kite flying or horse riding lessons. €4.60 - €5.60. € Adult: € Child: € €3.30 - €4. € Esplanade Parmentier, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 89 87 00 E: [email protected] www.agora-berck.com A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. family days out Maréis An exciting hands on approach to the lives of fishermen on land and at sea. From the dockside to the bridge of a trawler, through aquariums of North sea fish, to the virtual helm of a rescue boat, an informative, fun display! Open: From September - June from 9.30am - 6.30pm, except Mondays. July and August open until 8pm. Adult: € €8,Children 3-12 years: €5.50 Boulevard Bigot Descelers, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 04 00 www.mareis.fr Musée de la Marine The Maritime Museum is a wealth of treasures relating to the lives, activities and fishing techniques of men and women in Etaples through time. Adult: € €2, Child: €1. Boulevard de l’Impératrice, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 77 21 E: [email protected] www.musee-marine-etaples.asso.fr Model Workshop and Museum A working model of the port measuring 32m2 and 280 other models are on display. At the back of the museum you will see enthusiasts at work. Adult: € €3.05, Child: €1.52. ‘La Corderie’, Boulevard Bigot Descelers, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 78 24 or (0)6 70 78 2 66 Musée du Jouet in Wanbrechies, near Lille www.relaxfrance.net Lille Le Forum des Sciences What is science? With its different displays and exhibitions the Villeneuve d’Ascq Forum des Sciences will try to provide an answer to the question and help your understanding of the world and the way our society evolves. Near the Town Hall, Villeneuve d’Ascq T: (0)3 20 19 36 36 www.forum-des-sciences.tm.fr Le Musée du Cirque Stroll through the exhibition of photos, manuscripts, costumes, posters, toys and more in the magical world of the circus. La Gardine’ Circus Museum, 41 av. de Flandre, Wasquehal T: (0)3 20 98 38 06 Kidzy Parc Over a thousand square metres of indoor theme park for a great day out with the kids. Places to eat and facilities for adults and children with a day long programme of activities and entertainment! Open: Term-time Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10am - 8pm, Fridays 4pm - 8pm. School holidays, daily 10am - 8pm. Adult: € €4.60, Child: €1.55. La Brecquerelle Amusement Park 1, avenue Saint Pierre, Wambrechies T: (0)3 20 40 45 20 www.kidzy.fr St-Omer La Maison du Papier The history of paper from its invention in China to its arrival in Europe. A modern museum in an old water mill. Make your own sheet of paper to take away! Open: Daily, except Saturdays, from 2pm - 6pm. Closed from September 5th - April 20th. Adult: € €3.80, Child 5 - 12years: €2.30. € Rue Bernard Chochoy, Esquerdes T: (0)3 21 95 45 25 E: [email protected] St-Pol-Sur-Ternoise Musée Wintenberger Situated in an old water mill, amazing exhibition of farming tools through the centuries including the first combine harvester. During the summer months, punctual events show the various tools in working conditions. Adult: € €5, Child: €2. € Moulin-Musée Wintenberger, Place du Château Rue Leclerc, Frévent T: (0)3 21 41 31 26 E: [email protected] Musée de la Poupée et du Jouet Ancien Old model cars, Bleuette dolls, old French and German model trains, early Barbie dolls. Welcome to the ‘Island of Toys’. The museum is situated in the Château de Robersart in Wambrechies. Round off your visit with a trip on the tourist tram along the banks of the river Deûle. Adult: € €3.80, Child 5 - 12 years: €2. € Château de Robersart, Wambrechies T: (0)3 20 39 69 28 La Maison du Papier Arena, Ecault near Boulogne-sur-Mer 31 family days out Hesdin Outdoor Attractions Béthune Parc départemental de nature et de loisir d’Olhain A 400 hectare park with nine-hole golf course, tennis courts, outdoor pool, minigolf and a sports trail as well as a children’s play area. The park has just opened accommodation. Bois d’Olhain, Olhain T: (0)3 21 27 91 79 www.parcdolhain.com Boulogne-Sur-Mer Colonne de la Grande Armée The column of Marquise marble stands just over 50m high in Wimille. It is a tribute to Napoleon who awarded the first legion of honour in Boulogne. Climb the 263 steps inside the column to reach the statue of Napoleon and discover a magnificent view of the Boulogne region. Calais Calais Lighthouse Calais lighthouse is 51m high. Those who are brave enough to climb it’s 271 steps, will be rewarded by a magnificent view over Calais, the port and countryside around. Adult: € €2.50, Children to 15 years: €1.50, Under 5’s, free. Place Henri Barbusse, Calais M. Deprez T: (0)3 21 34 33 34 or (0)6 14 11 31 87 E: [email protected] 32 Naviboat Boat Trips Boat tours around the city wall. Esplanade Jacques Vendroux, Calais T: (0)3 21 19 65 45 or (0)6 78 39 43 08 Passion d’Aventure In a small wood near Guines, take part in assault course style challenges including climbing and scramble nets, walkways and aerial slides. Children over 12 years (1.4m) only. Open: Every weekend and French Bank Holiday from 9am - 6pm in March, April, October and November; daily except Tuesday’s from 9am - 7pm in May, June and September; and every day from 9am - 7pm in July and August. It is advisable to book in advance. Admission: € €23 per person. Forêt Domaniale de Guines, Guines T: (0)6 87 61 32 72 E: [email protected] www.passiondaventure.com St Joseph Village Reconstruction of a French village with a blacksmith’s workshop, a sawmill and clockmaker’s shop. Open: Daily from 10am - 6pm from 15th June - 15th September, weekends, French school and public holidays. Adult: €10, Child: €5. € 2450, 1er banc, Le Marais, Guines T: (0)3 21 35 64 05 Base de Loisirs du Lac Sailing, canoeing, mountain-biking on and around the lake. Open: April - September. Admission: Free ; Paying activities Ardres T: (0)3 21 36 04 16 E: [email protected] Eurolac All aboard! Miniature boats that you can captain for yourselves! Open: From April - October, (Wednesdays and weekends) and each day during the French school holidays. Admission: Free ; Paying activities Avenue du Lac, Ardres T: (0)3 21 35 13 91 or (0)6 85 52 30 17 www.eurolac-ardres.com Canotage La Frégate Boats, pedal boats and motor boats for hire on the lake. Open: April - October. Adult: € €2.74, Child: €2,13 € 465, Avenue du Lac, Ardres T: (0)3 21 35 44 92 Bal Parc Pedal boats, mini-golf, model farm and attractions for children aged 3 to 12. There is a restaurant, cafeteria and picnic areas with barbecues to hire. Open: June-August. - Admission: €8. € 207, rue du Vieux Château, Tournehem-sur-la-Hem T: (0)3 21 35 61 00 E: [email protected] www.balparc.com Dunkerque Le Camelus: Ostriches, Rheas and Emus Welcome to the world of ostriches and their cousins, rheas and emus. You will get to know more about these strange birds, over a hundred or so birds of various ages you can sample ostrich meat products and see items made of ostrich skin and eggs. 3 kms south of Bray-Dunes 211, route d’Uxem, Ghyvelde T: (0)3 28 26 04 05 The Giant Labyrinth of The 7 Valleys The giant maze covers 8 hectares and offers live shows, children’s games and theatrical productions. Open: Daily from 6 July - 30 August and every weekend of September, from 11am - 7pm; late-night opening every full moon night. Adults: € €7, Child €5. € Buire-le-Sec T: (0)3 21 90 75 25 Le Touquet Bagatelle Amusement Park in Merlimont This major fun family theme park is set in 26 hectares of land to the south of Le Touquet. 40 rides for all ages, shows, an animal park and great places to eat ensure a full day’s fun for all the family. Open: 10 April - 25 September, every day, 10am - 7pm. Adult: €19,5, Child: €15,5. D940 (between Merlimont and Berck) T: (0)3 21 89 09 91 E: [email protected] www.bagatelle.fr 45 minute Cruise from Etaples The ‘Ville d’Etaples’ boat carries 35 passengers at high tide for a 45 minute discovery tour of the Estuary of the Canche Bay. Adults: € €6.40, Child: €4.20 € Etaples Tourist Office Boulevard Bigot Descelers T: (0)3 21 09 56 94 E: [email protected] Aqualud A waterland adventure park. Cross the river on giant lilies to reach Pirate Island or ride the river on an inflatable raft. Jacuzzi on the pirate’s ship, walk the rope bridge, swim in the tide pool or be sucked down the ‘twister’ at 70km/h. If none of that impresses you, try the ‘Black Hole’ for size, from the top of the pyramid jump into an inflatable boat and slide down a 1.5m wide tube! A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. family days out With a special kid’s lagoon for younger children and the Nemo Brasserie for meals, Aqualud is a fun day out for all the family. Open: From 5th April - 5th November 10h15am - 5h45pm, and July and August from 10h15am - 6h45pm. Outside July and August please call to check opening days. Admission: €15. Boulevard de la Mer, 62520 Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 90 07 07 F: (0)3 21 90 07 09 E: [email protected] www.aqualud.com St-Omer Romeläere Nature Reserve Departs from La Grange Nature in Clairmarais just 3km from St-Omer (behind the station). In the heart of the marshlands, this old peat bog is now a protected nature reserve for local flora and fauna. Part of this site is accessible to visitors for observation purposes. There are over 200 different species of birds. Thanks to its special facilities, this site is accessible to all: families with push chairs, wheelchairs and the blind. Admission: Free T: (0)3 21 38 52 95 www.parc-opale.fr The Aa Valley Train This old ‘Picasso’ train runs through the valley of the river Aa between Arques and Lumbres and stopping at numerous points along the way including Wizernes (for La Coupole), Esquerdes (for the Paper Museum) and Setques (for walkers). Open: 1st June - 30th September at weekends. - Adult: € €6, Child: €4 € 3, rue des Cuvelots T/F: (0)3 21 12 19 19 or the Tourist Office on T: (0)3 21 93 45 46 www.multimania.com/cftva www.relaxfrance.net Dennlys Parc A great attraction park, for families with small children. 20 acre site, on the river Lys which turns the wheel of the old watermill. Miniature train, haunted castle, tornado, crazy ‘Furio’ train and water slide. Don’t forget your swimming costume! Lots of picnic areas in the park and restaurant in the mill. Open: Easter - 30th September. Adult: €10,50, Children 3-12 years: €8,50, Under 3: free. € Dennebroeucq T: (0)3 21 95 11 39 E: [email protected] www.dennlys-parc.com St-Pol-sur-Ternoise Area CPIE Val d’Authie in Auxi-le-Château It suggests numerous activities realizing in family or between friends: ride cycle/mountain bike, pedestrian, equitation, kayaking, traditional games, day in forest, … Maison Hulot, 25, rue de Vermaelen, BP23, Auxi-le-Château T: (0)3 21 04 05 79 www.cpie-authie.org Lille Parc Zoologique Situated in the Bois de Boulogne, not far from Lille’s Citadel, a delightful park with a small zoo. Zoological Park Bois de Boulogne. T: (0)3 28 52 07 00 www.nordnet.fr/zoolille/ Museum of Natural History You will find rich collections relating to zoology, geology and ethnography. Free admission. 19 rue de Bruxelles, Lille T: (0)3 28 55 30 80. Parc archéologique Anaspio This archeological park covers 6 hectares in the Parc du Héron country park. It porlays the evolution of housing in the Nord, from the Neolitic period to the end of the Middle Ages. Rue du 8 mai, Villeneuve d’Ascq T: (0)3 20 47 21 99 Le parc des Prés du Hem With its beach of fine sand, its water-bus and tourist train, a host of water-based activities such as sailing, kayaking, wind-surfing, and its bird park, the Prés du Hem Leisure Park in Armentières offers a huge range of sporting, recreational and leisure activities. There is even go-kart racing for youngsters. Prés du Hem Leisure Park, Armentières T: (0)3 20 44 04 60 Tourist Tram For almost thirty years, A.M.I.T.R.A.M. has been assembling and restoring its collection of trams, buses and trolleybuses. A tram dating from the early XXth century will take you from Rue de la Deule in Marquette-lez-Lille or Vent de Bise in Wambrechies along the only electric tourist tram line in France, by the flower-covered banks of the river Deûle. Open: April - September, Sundays and public holidays 2.20pm - 7pm. Departures every 20 minutes. Marquette-lez-Lille T: (0)3 28 42 44 58 E: [email protected] Mosaic, « le jardin des cultures » In a 33 ha park, close to the river, 7 gardens have been designed as 7 cultural witnesses of the people of this multi-cultural area. A very different way of conceiving gardens, whoch make the visitor walk from a landscape reminding the flemish roots of Lille to the « Quinta des Délices »… inspired by southern european countries. Restaurant, car park… 59263 Houplin Ancoisne T: (0)3 20 58 08 61 Cité Golf Cité Golf is a new complex for discovering and playing golf in Europe's largest indoor facility. A simple and convivial place for everyone to get into this sport! Open every days : Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 8 pm, Sunday from 9am to 7pm. Chemin Poivré - Marcq en Barœul T: (0)3 28 33 49 90 E: [email protected] www.citegolf.com Maubeuge Le Zoo de Maubeuge White storks, pelicans, chimpanzees, hippopotamus, dromedaries, kangaroos, giraffes the Maubeuge Zoo Park within the town walls covers nearly 7 hectares and has more than 500 animals. The Zoo Farm gives small children the chance to stroke donkeys and sheep. Picnics welcome. Open: From March - October daily from 1.30pm - 5.30pm. From April - June and September daily from 10am - 6pm, July and August from 10am - 7pm. Avenue du Parc, Maubeuge T: (0)3 27 53 75 84 Valenciennes Le ‘Fleury’ Pedalo, mini-golf, water toboggan, paddling pool, fishing lakes, play areas and a restaurant. The Le Fleury Leisure Park at Wavrechain-sous-Faulx (near Bouchain), covers 23 hectares and is full of attractions for all. In summer there are even magic shows to watch. Parc de loisirs “Le Fleury” 5, rue de Bouchain, Wavrechain-sous-Faulx T: (0)3 27 35 71 16 E: [email protected] www.lefleury.fr Aqualud, Le Touquet 33 Rural pursuits o ut ndin a t s Fishing in the marshes at St-Omer 34 g scenery, livel s y pu cal o rsuits l ...friendly rural pursuits Outstanding natural beauty Flanders fields and hills, the marshlands of St-Omer and the agricultural plains of the Artois region. The undulating countryside of the Boulogne area, sand dunes and cliffs of La Côte d’Opale, the outstanding natural beauty of Cap Blanc Nez and Cap Gris Nez together with the Regional Nature Park of the Avesnois – Nord Pas-de-Calais is rural France at its very best. HIGHLIGHTS w The Region on Foot Mountain Biking The Nord Pas-de-Calais offers over Both Nord and Pas-de- 8000kms of signposted walking Calais Tourist Boards offer paths through the Saint-Omer and Boulonnais Cart horses w Boulogne nature parks and Arras comprehensive information on the signposted mountain biking routes through their respective hills. Dunes de Flandre of the Nord region is a nature reserve Donkey Trekking centres are included in the containing over 400 plant species. practical guide that follows this Further south in the Hainaut, chapter but the tourist boards can combine a walking tour with a offer more detailed information trip along one of the many rivers for enthusiasts. Routes are and canals or take a trip to the Avesnois regional nature park. designed for occasional, family or sporty bikers. Why not test your skills on the famous cobbles of the Paris Roubaix cycle race? An unusual way of exploring the count the Nord Pas-de-Calais has a number of donkey hire centres. w A ‘Petits Pas’ in Ruisseauville near Azincourt and ‘Sur les pas de l’âne’in Bergues are just two. Let the donkey carry your picnic while you enjoy the scenery. Cycle Routes The French are mad about cycling and France, with its wide open spaces, is the ideal place to A real hit with the children ! Many different walking trails can be dowloaded from theses sites: www.cdt-nord.fr www.pas-de-calais.com www.relaxfrance.net areas. Details of mountain biking w Horse Riding A total of fifteen horse-riding trails are available in the Flanders area of Westhoek (which includes the Plain of Flanders between enjoy the sport. Look no further Dunkerque and the Flanders hill) than Pas-de-Calais where 60 and around the Mormal forest and signposted cycle routes wend 1000-hectare Avesnois Regional their way through pretty towns Nature Park forests. and villages on peaceful roads. Or try the marshlands of the St-Omer Race against the wind on the wide open beaches of the Opal Coast region, the wooded hills of the or trot gently through the villages, Arras region or the rolling fields hills and woodland around Arras, around Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise. St Pol or Hesdin. 35 rural pursuits Cycling, Val Joly Practical Guide Activities Mountain Bikes The Val Joly Lake Resort Facilities for hikers, mountain bikers, nature lovers and watersports enthusiasts and campers, as well as chalets for hire. BP25 59740 Eppe Sauvage T: (0)3 27 61 83 76 F: (0)3 27 61 83 09 E: [email protected] www.valjoly.com Horse Riding Ferme de la Chorette 8kms north of St-Amand-les-Eaux, Chorette farm owns a number of beautiful Camargue horses, with facilities for canoeing, boating and hiking. The Chorette Farm 70, rue de Chorette, Maulde T: (0)3 27 48 40 21 Two holiday gîtes (accommodating 19 and 25) The Watermill in Grand Fayt Ecuries de la Ferme St Foy Trek through the countryside of Gravelines and Les Moëres, take the children to the beach on a pony, or try something different with a carriage ride. Open: Daily except Fridays, 9am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 9.30pm. July and August, Fridays also. Ecuries de la Ferme St Foy, Les Moëres, chemin du Moulin T: (0)3 28 58 28 28 Centre Equestre des Rives de l’Aa Open: Tuesday’s 2pm - 8pm, Wednesdays 1.30pm - 8pm, Thursdays and Fridays 2.30pm - 8pm, and Saturdays 10am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 7.30pm. 44 bis, rue Charles Leurette, Gravelines T: (0)3 28 65 39 00 Carriagerides in the Flanders Hills, Berthen and St-Jans-Cappel With the family or a group of friends this is a wonderful way to discover the delights of the Flanders Hills, the beauty of the countryside and the wealth of plant and animal life. Open: Daily by prior reservation. M. & Mme Cadet 172, Grand Rue, St-Jans-Cappel T: (0)3 28 42 51 00 Ferme Equestre de la Rose des Vents 280, Route de Bailleul, Saint-Jans-Cappel T: (0)3 28 49 00 10 36 Le Centre Equestre du Ternois Hameau du Pronay, Ramecourt T: (0)3 21 41 40 35 Centre de Tourisme Equestre du Ventus 11A route du Cap Gris Nez, Le Ventus, Alembon T: (0)3 21 82 61 11 E: [email protected] Ferme Equestre de l’Aa 21, rue Victor Hugo, Lumbres - T: (0)3 21 93 60 69 Les Ecuries de Vernecueille Route Départementale 55, 1, chemin Canadiens, Givenchy en Gohelle T: (0)3 21 73 45 82 Le Relais de la Source 3, rue de l’église, Saint Rémy au Bois For a complete list of riding centres, contact the Nord and Pas-de-Calais Tourist Boards. Donkey Trekking A Petits Pas 16, Route de Canlers, Ruisseauville (near Azincout) T: (0)3 21 06 96 29 www.bourricot.com Escap’Ane 9, rue des près St Jean, Ergny T: (0)3 21 90 37 65 (near Montreuil sur Mer) Monsieur Osson Free or guided rides. Every day by appointment. 492 chemin Billau, Saint Jans Cappel (near Bailleul, in Flanders) T: (0)3 28 48 78 48 Mme Collet All year round by prior arrangement. Haecke Straete, Noordpeene T: (0)3 21 12 10 79 Booking at Bergues Tourist Office (10 mins drive from Dunkerque). Place de la République, BP 43 Bergues E: [email protected] Asinerie du Val d’Authie Drives with asses of pure race of ‘Cotentin’ will allow you to discover the Valley of Authie. You can learn about the education of asses. Possibility of residence in the shelter of the Val d’ Authie. 11, route de Vaulx, Le Ponchel T: (0)3 21 04 02 72 - www.anes.ht.st Rando Rail au Pays de Lumbres A Rando-Rail can transport 4 persons. Two sat and pedal sitted on a saddle, the two others are let walk comfortably installedin the central armchair. Opening in 2005 Open: May-September Rue de la Gare, Nielles-les-Bléquin T: (0)3 21 12 91 29 E: [email protected] www.rando-rail.com A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. rural pursuits Major Sites of Natural Interest Boulonnais Nature Park Woodland, wide open fields and an undulating landscape characterise the Boulonnais Nature Park, tucked neatly behind the Opal Coast. From the great white cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez and rugged grey rocks of Cap Gris Nez the area is one of outstanding natural beauty. Hesdin – La Forêt Domaniale Hesdin forest covers over 100 hectares and contains oak trees, maple, sycamore, ash and wild cherry trees. Themed guided tours such as ‘mushroom picking’ are available – most are in French, so bring a pocket dictionary! St-Pol-sur-Ternoise The agricultural region of ‘Le Ternois’ is one of the least visited in the Pasde-Calais. A good way to explore is by bicycle – there are over 12 signposted routes for you to follow. There are also a number of spectacular chateaux dotted around. Ternois Tourisme www.ternois-tourisme.com Monts de Flandre The three hills of Mont Noir, Mont Des Cats and Mont Cassel give the lie to the idea that Flanders is flat! Picturesque lanes wind their way up to the top of Mont Cassel (176m) where you can enjoy panoramic views. Peek into the chapels, abbeys, thatched cottages, windmills and belfries dotted around the area. Guines www.relaxfrance.net St-Omer: A Market Garden and Nature Reserve The St-Omer marshes cover 9,000 acres and were dug by monks in the 7th century. Then, as now, they are only accessible by boat. Beautiful wild water lilies and irises grow and wild birds such as heron, waterfowl and ducks are in abundance. Romeläere Nature Reserve In the heart of the marshlands, this old peat bog is now a protected nature reserve containing over 200 species of birds. Special facilities mean the nature reserve is easily accessible to families with push chairs, wheel chairs users and the blind. The marshlands by boat and canoe Nieurlet village on the edge of the Audomarois is bathed by the waters of the Romelaere Marshes. Explore these wetlands by boat and canoe as you sit back and listen to your guide explain the history and legends of the marshes, including the fenlanders who once lived here. Guided tours and boat hire. Adult:€6.20, € Child :€5.30 Clairmarais: Isnor Location T: (0)3 21 39 15 15 E: [email protected] www.isnor.fr Boat hire and also a restaurant. Salperwick: Le Bon Accueil T: (0)3 21 38 35 14 www.audomaroisonline.com Guided tours in a traditional ‘bacove’ boat. Tilques: Madame Lalart T: (0)3 21 95 10 19 Boat hire (5 seats) and canoe hire, disabled facilities. Weekends and public holidays throughout the year daily in July and August otherwise every day except Thursdays. Au Marais Flamand T: (0)3 21 88 19 00 Scarpe Escaut Regional Nature Park The 56 communes in the ScarpeEscaut Regional Nature Park are a mosaic of lush, green countryside bordered by rivers and canals, with nearly 50 discovery trails. The Park has excellent facilities and can arrange tailor-made nature trails and days out. Maison du Parc Naturel Régional Scarpe-Escaut 357, rue Notre Dame d’Amour St Amand les Eaux T: (0)3 27 19 19 70 E: [email protected] www.pnr-scarpe-escaut.fr Le Bol Vert Holiday and Leisure Centre Clévacances In the refurbished Parent glassworks, Le Bol Vert Holiday and Leisure Centre offers a wide range of activities: swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, fitness room, squash, riding and carriage driving, mini-golf, archery, mountainbiking and more. Three types of accommodation are available: a group gîte, 6 furnished holiday apartments and a 10-room hotel. 28 rue Clavon Collignon, Trelon T: (0)3 27 60 84 84 Maison de la Forêt and Leisure Park The Sabatier complex, at 103m, is the highest slag-heap around Valenciennes. Learn about forestry management, environmental protection and the history of local flora and fauna. The Forest Visitor Centre is also the starting point for walking, riding and mountain-bike tours. Maison de la Forêt Etoile de la Princesse Site de Sabatier, Raismes T: (0)3 27 36 72 72 Dunes Marchand et Dunes du Perroquet Dunkerque Bray Dunes: Leffrincoucke - Zuydcoote The dunes in this nature reserve cover almost 1,000 hectares and contain an astonishingly rich variety of plant life, including marram grass, dog roses, hawthorn and sallowthorn. You’ll also see includes ducks, waders and a host of migratory birds. Avesnois Regional Nature Park An area of lush pastures and leafy hedgerows where life is governed by nature’s own rhythms. River valleys, woodlands, villages with blue-tiled roofs and ancient walled towns all combine to make this area of the Nord a magical place of relaxation. Maison du Parc, Grange Dimière, Maroilles T: (0)3 27 77 51 60 E: [email protected] www.parc-naturel-avesnois.fr Cassel's Mill 37 rural pursuits Estaminets DE RANDONNÉE Located along sign-posted paths, these village pubs offer light meals and facilities to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. They are traditional in Alquines Caffiers Café Descamps-Havart Sandwichs. Specialities : Cooked bread in the campfire, the brioches in the ancient. Epicerie / bakery From: €3.80 € 6 rue Rocourt, Alquines T: (0)3 21 39 70 61 Café de la Place Traditional cooking From: €8 € 13 rue du Fond Adam, Caffiers T: (0)3 21 36 73 74 style, with regional produce and old fashioned bar games. Meals need to be booked in advance, so basic French is useful. Café des sports Speciality : Planche du Terroir (local delicacies presented on a wooden board) From: €7.50 € 12 rue Rocourt, Alquines T: (0)3 21 38 34 93 Audrehem A la Détente 28 rue Principale, Audrehem T: (0)3 21 35 06 44 Audresselles Chez Eric Sandwichs and toasted sandwiches From: €4,60 € 68 Rue Edmond Marin, La Meeslée, Audresselles T: (0)3 21 32 98 79 Baincthun Le Centre Sandwichs, Specialities : terrine of rabbit, tartiflette and compound salad. From: €5,34€ € €9,90 route de Desvres, Baincthun T: (0)3 21 83 33 20 38 Conteville-les-Boulogne L’auberge de Conteville Specialities : rabbit terrine and rhubarb tart. From: €10,70 98 rue du centre, Conteville-les-Boulogne T: (0)3 21 83 32 40 Coulomby Café Le Caraquet 33 route Nationale, Coulomby T: (0)3 21 95 04 68 Elnes Café du centre 23 rue Bernard Chochoy, Elnes T: (0)3 21 39 62 96 Escoeuilles Café-Tabac-Boulangerie 6 rue de l’Eglise, Escoeuilles T: (0)3 21 32 34 65 A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. rural pursuits Guines-Le Marais Nielles-les-Bléquin Tournehem-sur-la-Hem Saint Joseph Village In the surrounding wall of a village 1900. Room and tavern meal / ‘guinguette’ with animation. Regional cooking. From: €19-€35 € 2450 Premier Banc « Le Marais », Guines T: (0)3 21 35 64 05 E: [email protected] www.st-joseph-village.com Domaine de Bléquin 8 rue de Larre, Nielles-les-Bléquins T: (0)3 21 39 68 06 Café de la Mairie Specialities : Bread baked in a woodfired oven, homemade Picon apéritif and apple juice. From: €3,80 € 3, place de la Comtesse Mahaud d’Artois, Tournehem sur la Hem T: (0)3 21 35 61 47 Quercamps Au relais de la Forêt rue Principale, Quercamps T: (0)3 21 39 62 10 Quesques Hardinghem Au Lion d’Or Specialities : Chicken in the cheese, the tart on board and the cider farmer. Menus from: €12.20 - €30 € 28, rue de l’Eglise, Hardinghem T: (0)3 21 82 09 96 Café de la Place Speciality: Sandwich to the ostrich. From: €1.50 - €6.90 € rue Principale, Quesques T: (0)3 21 32 32 63 Surques Hermelinghem La Randonnée 5 rue des Charrons, Hermelinghem T: (0)3 21 85 01 03 Café Bay 2938 rue Principale, Surques T: (0)3 21 32 31 53 Wavrans sur l’Aa Café Le Zenith 5 rue Halte, Wavrans-sur-l’Aa T: (0)3 21 38 18 71 Zudausques La Troussebière Grocer’s shop. Speciality : Planche du Terroir (local delicacies presented on a wooden board) From: €6.85 € Impasse de la Troussebière, Zudausques T: (0)3 21 93 36 69 Tingry Houlle Chez Sandrine Speciality: Escalope of turkey with the cream farmer. From: € €7.62 - €10.70 Place de l’Eglise, Tingry T: (0)3 21 33 66 12 Café Le Vincq 73 rue du Vincq, Houlle T: (0)3 21 93 09 99 Feel the grass in be tween your toes and ce. a the su f n on your www.relaxfrance.net 39 Parks & gardens n Wo 40 fu de r l floral displays ...he avenly scents parks & gardens Treasures to be found Tucked away amid the gently rolling countryside in the heart of Nord Pasde-Calais lie some of the region’s best kept secrets: a remarkable diversity of gardens and botanical nursuries that both amateur and enthusiasts alike. There are 20 registered parks and gardens in the Nord and Pas-de-Calais region. Some belong to chateaux, others to private houses. Some are large and some are small, but they’ve all been created from a labour of love by garden enthusiasts who are keen to share their treasures with you. Manoir aux Loups, Halluin HIGHLIGHTS w Every year the Nord and Pas-deCalais Tourist Boards take it in turns to organise ‘Les Floralies’, Great fun a flower show in which different towns show off what their for all the family landscaping talents. Plants, flowers and regional produce are on sale. Bruay-la-Bussière, Every summer a giant corn maze ‘appears’ at Buire-le-Sec near Hesdin. Games and entertainment are based on the theme of the maze which changes each year. The kids will love it and the medieval garden is an inspiration to all would-be gardeners. in the Pas-de-Calais region will host the event in 2005 from the 16th to the 19th of September. w National Parks and Gardens Festival takes place on the 3th, 4th and 5th of June 2005 when parks and gardens all over France open to the public. Le Jardin des Lianes, Chériennes www.relaxfrance.net 41 parks and gardens Parc du Héron, Villeneuve d’Ascq Practical Guide Parks and Gardens Centre de Phytosociologie in Bailleul This Centre for the Protection of Endangered Species offers guided tours to educational and medicinal gardens, where you can learn about regional plants and flowers.Tours are organised between April and September (Friday afternoons and evenings) by appointment. Adult: € €5 - € €6, Student: Half price, Child: Under 12’s, free. For further information and bookings: Office de Tourisme des Monts de Flandre T: (0)3 28 43 81 00 F: (0)3 28 43 81 01 Les Jardins de Barly in Barly This five acre park is the crowning glory of a Louis XVI period country house. Enjoy the view from the water mirror in the house or relax in the shade of the sumptuous trees. Open: July and August, except Monday, 10am - 12noon and 2pm - 6pm. Adult: € €5, Child: € €3, Under 10’s: free. Château de Barly T: (0)3 21 48 41 20 E: [email protected] 42 Sculptures et Jardin in Bergueneuse This private garden sits at the edge of a river and contains a huge variety of perennials and shrubs as well as a sculptor’s studio. Open: May - September, by appointment. Adult :€5. 6 rue du Mont - T: (0)3 21 03 62 31 E: [email protected] La Capellerie in Boubers-sur-Canche A profusion of maples, shrubs and perennials, an orchard and a pond. Open: 25 May, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd June. Adult: €5. € 26, rue de Frévent T: (0)3 21 41 01 37 Le Jardin du Manoir d’Henocq in Brexent - Enocq This 16th century manor house contains a medieval garden full of chestnut trees and medicinal plants used in medicines, cooking, textiles and dyes. Open: 15th May - 15th October, all day, by appointment. 1st - 30th June, Friday and Saturday, 2pm - 6pm. 14th July - 31st August, Monday - Saturday, 2pm - 6pm. 1st - 30th September, Friday and Saturday, 2pm - 6pm. Adult: € €5, Child 12 to 18 years: €2, € Under 12’s: free. 7 rue de la Creuse T: (0)3 21 06 08 55 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Le Jardin des Lianes in Chériennes A wonderful collection of trees and shrubs and 250 varieties of roses, as well as perennials and hydrangeas. Open: Sunday 18th May - 22nd June, 2pm - 7pm. Saturday 24th May, 7th and 14th June. Groups by appointment. Adult: €5. € 8, rue des Capucins T/F: (0)3 21 81 68 22 Le Jardin de Marie-Ange in Croisette This ‘au-naturel’ garden is right in the middle of Croisette village. Marie-Ange Herduin will show you round. Open: April - October, by appointment every afternoon in June, except 8th. Adult: €5. € 1, rue du Stade T: (0)3 21 04 47 47 E: [email protected] www.plante-vivace.com Jardin Médiéval du Château de Créminil in Estrée - Blanche Designed in the 15th century, this is one of the most beautiful medieval gardens in France. Open: 1 July - 31 August, 2pm - 6pm, by appointment Adult: €5. € Château de Créminil T: (0)3 21 39 31 38 E: châ[email protected] La Ferme des Oiseaux in Frévent A 20-year old garden which is in bloom from Spring until Autumn. Open: Tuesday - Friday, 15 April 15 October. Adult: €4.50. € 110, route de Doullens T: (0)3 21 03 70 30 Parc du Manoir aux Loups in Halluin A private arboretum with over 250 varieties of conifers, as well as ginko, tulip trees, Japanese alder and oak. Open: All year round by appointment (except in wet weather), guided tours on request. Admission: € €5, Children: Free. 300, route de Neuville Mont d’Halluin T: (0)3 20 37 15 73 Pépinières Jean-pierre Hennebelle in Boubers Sur Canche Founded 40 years ago, this garden is a magical place and has inspired many a gardener. You’ll find over 3kms of grasses, flowers and perfumed shrubs. Open: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 6.30 pm. Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2 pm - 6.30pm. Adult: €5, by appointment 4, rue du Marais T: (0)3 21 03 77 26 A full list of Where to Sleep and Eat and Where to Eat in the region can be found on pages 46 - 74. parks and gardens Parc de l’Abbaye de Liessies in Liessies Fishponds, formal/vegetable gardens, apple orchards, a dyke and a pond. Signposted walks recount the history of the abbey and the flora and fauna. T: (0)3 27 61 85 72 Jardin de Madame Fontaine, in Maroilles All year round, Mrs Fontaine invites you to visit her private garden full of various colours according to the seasons. Specialised in hardy plants, she organizes courses for individuals. Open from April to October on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Adult: € €6, Child: €4 € 12 Place Verte T: (0)3 27 77 17 54 Le Jardin des Collines in Œuf-en-Ternois This nursery contains over 200 species of bamboo, perennials, a water garden, old roses and 120 types of hydrangea. Open: Wednesday - Sunday all day. (closed 12noon – 2.30 pm). Admission: Free for individuals. 1 rue de Beauvois T: (0)6 07 90 08 59 Pépinière Antoine Breuvart in Ramecourt A nursery full of hardy perennials that have adapted to clay soil. Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 9am - 12noon and 2pm - 7pm. 13 July - 13 August and 15 November - 15 December, by appointment. Admission: Free. T: (0)3 21 04 49 45 E: [email protected] www.plante-vivace.com Le Clos Xavianne A recently planted walled garden with over 300 perrennial plants and grasses carefully chosen and planted in the most attractive positions. The garden has been set out lovingly with flower beds in the English style opening out onto apond which reflects the newly planted trees. Open from 15th April to 15th October, daily with prior arrangement, from 10am to 7pm Adult: € €3 ; Child: free until 12 20, rue de Marcoing 59159 Ribecourt-la-tour T: 03 27 37 52 61 E: http://ferme.leriche.free.fr/ accueil.php Le Parc Barbieux in Roubaix A picturesque park inspired by parks of the Napoleonic era, with waterfalls, an artificial cave and 100-year-old trees. Open: All year round. Admission: Free. T: (0)3 20 65 31 90 www.roubaixtourism.net Parc Marguerite Yourcenar au Mont Noir in Saint Jans-Cappel Designed along the lines of an English country garden, this magnificent park is awash with bluebells. Open: All year round. Admission: Free. 2000 route du Parc T: (0)3 28 42 55 02 Les Jardins de Séricourt in Séricourt Admire the clean lines of this striking garden designed by Yves Gosse de Gorre, who has won many awards for his work. Open: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 12.30noon and 2pm - 6pm. In summer: Sunday and Monday, 3 pm - 6 pm. Adult: €6,50. € 2 rue du Bois T: (0)3 21 03 04 42 E: yves-gosse-de [email protected] www.perso.wanadoo.fr/ ygossededgorre Abbaye de Vaucelles in Rue-des-Vignes A cistercian abbey from the 12th Century, the park of Vaucelles abbey is retracing in flower the former church. An orchid show is organised every year in March, a Garden in Bloom Show is taking place in May. Open: March - November, Tuesday to saturday (closed a monday, except in July and August), 10am - 12noon and 2pm - 5.30pm. Sundays and publics holidays, 3pm - 6.30 pm. by appointment for guided visits. Adult: €6, € € €4.5 (free under 7) Rue-des-Vignes T: (0)3 27 78 50 65 www.vaucelles.com Parc du Héron in Villeneuve d’Ascq This park is a unique transition between the urban area and the protected agricultural site. The 36 hectares of the Lac du Heron offer an extraordinary wealth and diversity of orthonological specimens. up to the present time 200 species of birds have been observed there because the lake is an important stopover for migratory birds to make a break. Chemin de la ferme Lenglet Villeneuve d’Ascq Parc urbain in Villeneuve d’Ascq Next to the Modern Art Museum, it is the favourite place for runners and for family walking. This park provides many activities: poney-club, children's play area, pic-nic areas, woodland paths… Le Manoir de la Besvre in Witternesse A 16th-century manor house with a garden full of English roses, lime trees, a beautiful lawn and a pond. Open: 1 April - 15 October, 10am - 6 pm, by appointment. Adult: € €3, Child: Under 12’s free. Hameau de la Besvre T: (0)3 21 12 68 57 E: [email protected] Le Jardin des Lianes, Chériennes www.relaxfrance.net 43 events Annual Events in Nord Pas-de-Calais The following is a list of events taking place in the Nord and Pas-de-Calais every year. For up-to-date and more detailed information concerning these events and others, please visit the Nord and Pas-deCalais Tourist Board’s web sites at www.pas-de-calais.com www.cdt-nord.fr Lille Christmas Market January Mountain bike race – Maroilles The ‘L’enfer vert’ race takes cyclists on a thrilling ride of between 10km and 40km. February Salon du Vin au Féminin – Le Touquet The Le Touquet Ladies Wine Society work hard all year round to bring the best in wine, snails, cheeses, chocolates, coffees and teas to their annual show. Dunkerque Carnival from 1rst January to 18th March Huge crowds take to the streets wearing fancy dress costumes and singing traditional carnival songs, while a ball is held every Saturday night from February to the end of March. T: (0)3 28 66 79 21 & Events for kids too. March Salon du Chocolat – Merlimont & One for the chocoholics! A competition for chocolate sculptors with everything from chocolate eggs, chocolate marshmallows and chocolate coffee beans on display. Rallye des Géants – Armentières A car rally through the countryside of Flanders. T: (0)3 20 44 18 19 Foire des Rameaux – Bergues It is major agrarian fair, a successor the large fair held during the middle ages, where the worlds of town and country meet. www.bergues.fr Dunkerque Carnival 44 April Blessing of the sea, Gravelines May The Scarecrow Festival – Moringhem & This annual burning ritual sees the residents of this small village near St-Omer exhibiting their ‘Epeutnaerts’ and attracts over 300,000 spectators. Les Journées Mer Opale – Merlimont & An opportunity to try your hand at sand-yachting, quad racing, catamaran sailing, and jet skiing. Helicopter flights and mini craft hovering are also available. International Kite Festival – Berck-sur-Mer & A gigantic gathering of kite enthusiasts from all over the world, this is the place to find kites of every size and description and you can buy one to take home with you or fly on the beach at Berck-sur-Mer. Fête de la Beurière – Boulogne-sur-Mer & France’s oldest fishing port showcases crafts such as basket-weaving, bonnet pressing and net-mending local folk groups sing and dance to traditional tunes. Easter Monday Summer Carnival, Cassel & A carnival procession of the traditional Cassel giants ‘Reuze Papa’ and ‘Reuze Maman’. www.ot-cassel.fr “Trophée Vauban” Gravelines Sand-yaching race. www.ot-dunkerque.fr Paris Roubaix Cycling Race This legendary race really puts its participants through their paces, taking in Aremberg and the Carrefour de l’Arbre along the way. www.roubaixtourism.net Festival of Fortified Towns throughout the Nord Pas-de-Calais Every year on the last Sunday of April, the Nord Pas-deCalais celebrates the heritage of 19 fortified towns. Guided visits are available free Fête de l’Ane de Buridan – Béthune & Buridan’s donkey festival is based on the story by the French philosopher Buridan which says that a donkey, unable to choose between a bucket of water and a pile of oats, died of hunger. None of that’s true at this festival where donkeys are guests of honour! Foire aux cochons – Mont-Bernenchon Pig festival with regional produce available. www.tourismelillerois.com Gardens in bloom and house decoration Vaucelles Abbey – Les Rues des Vignes Designer creations under 12th century vaults, the Abbey garden hosts a varied range of flora and fauna old and new. www.vaucelles.com Les Médiévales – Montigny en Ostrevent & A medieval show staged in the superb grounds of Montmorency Castle with ‘son et lumière’ display, a procession of fire eaters and troubadours. T: (0)3 27 88 26 79 Dunkerque International Flea Market T: (0)3 28 66 79 21 65th anniversary of Dynamo Operation – Dunkerque. from 26th to 30th May, Arrival of the Little ships on 26th, May. The events forms part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Liberation of Dunkerque (Mars to October 2005). T: (0)3 28 66 79 21 La Louche d’Or – Lille An entertaining ‘soup’ festival in Lille’s Wazemmes district, famous for its Sunday market. www.lilletourism.com June Parks and Gardens Festival A weekend programme of events taking place in parks and gardens throughout France. Bandstand Festival in the Avesnois Region Town bands and orchestras play in the bandstands, while walks and cycle tours give visitors the opportunity to learn about this wonderful region. www.parc-naturel-avesnois.fr Antiques Fair – Maroilles (near le Quesnoy) On the third Sunday in June, 500 antique dealers and thousands of bargain hunters invade the streets of Maroilles. T: (0)3 27 61 48 48 Les Folies de Maubeuge A week of festivities, concerts and, well, madness! In Maubeuge during the Folies anything goes! T: (0)3 27 65 65 40 www.lemanege.com calendar of events ‘Les fêtes d’Arras’, Arras July Jazz Opale – Dunkerque on 2nd, 3rd, 4th, July T : (0)3 28 66 79 21 Festival of world folkdancing – Bray Dunes from 8th to 15th July T : (0)3 28 66 79 21 Ceramics Festival - Desvres Demonstration of decoration and modelling in this famous antique and second-hand ceramics market. Mussel Festival Wimereux & Mussel sampling in a variety of restaurants, street entertainment and a chance to sample the ‘bouchote’, queen of mussels found on the rocks of the Opal Coast. The Giant Maze of the Seven Valleys & Every year the giant maze at Buire-le-Sec is cut into a different pattern and portrays a different theme. Finding it isn’t hard, finding your way out is another story! www.tourisme7vallees.com Juventus Festival – Cambrai Cambrai plays host to a gathering of young musicians from all over Europe. www.music-juventus.com Fêtes de Gayant – Douai & Douai celebrates its liberation from the Normans by the legendary 16th century giant Jehan Gelon. Gayant is the most famous giant family in the region. T: (0)3 27 88 26 79 July-August Les Misérables – sound and light show in Montreuil-sur-Mer & Victor Hugo wrote Les Misérables whilst staying in Montreuil and based many of his characters on local people. Dominique Maertens directs around 250 volunteers in an impressive and moving evening show. August The Festival of bread – Grand Fayt, on August 28th . This year, the festival will focus on Irland (« soda bread, exhibitions and folkdancing). Les Malins Plaisirs – Montreuil-sur-Mer A fun-loving festival of operettas, plays and street entertainment. The Grand Notre Dame de Boulogne Procession A traditional religious procession celebrating the miraculous arrival in a boat of the statue of the Virgin Mary. The ‘Flobart’ Festival – Wissant & Parades, a fish market and an opportunity to set to sea in a ‘flobart’, a traditional one man fishing boat. Pyrosymphonic Show - Arras & A breathtaking firework display accompanied by music where the ‘burning of the belfry’ marks the end of month-long celebrations known as ‘Les Fêtes d’Arras’. Maroillles Festival (near. le Quesnoy) Festival of ‘Flamiches’ (regional savoury tarts) made with Maroilles cheese, while the village square hosts traditional pastimes such as skittles and table-pétanque. T: (0)3 27 61 48 48 www.relaxfrance.net The Herring Festival, Etaples-sur-Mer Cambrai Festival & On August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption, Cambrai’s Giants Martin and Martine come out to meet the public. T: (0)3 27 78 36 15 ‘Patate Feest’ – Esquelbecq & Potato tasting in this charming village with food, traditional music, pavement artists, a craft market and dancing. T: (0)3 28 62 88 57 September Karyole Feest – Hondschoote & A traditional draught horse festival with regional produce and Flemish folk concerts. T: (0)3 28 62 53 00 La Route du Poisson A bi-annual event where fish wholesalers hitch their wagons to Boulonnais draught horses to follow a mythical ancestral route from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Les Halles in Paris. Chaussée Brunehaut Act III – Anzin Saint Aubin & (near Arras) Dominique Maertens directs a spectacular sound and light show with almost 40 sets, 450 actors and over 1,000 costumes in six performances. The show begins at 9pm. The Busnes Shallot Festival - Busnes (near. Lillers/ Béthune) and Onion Festival in Ames The Brotherhood of the order of the Busnes Shallot promotes their shallots and onions and there’s a cooking competition, flea market, food market and arts and crafts exhibition. Grande fête sur les Années 50’s - Béthune This 1950’s festival is a collector’s delight – a parade of WW2 military vehicles, a ball and fashion parade, orchestras and games as well as a sale of collector’s items. La Braderie - Lille First weekend in September Europe’s biggest boot sale and flea market dating back to the Middle Ages covers 200kms of pavement and draws more than a million visitors a year. www.lilletourism.com Antiques Fair - Cassel Come and contemplate antiques in the charming town of Cassel. An important annual event for antique dealers. T: (0)3 28 40 52 55 The Garlic Festival – Arleux (near. Douai) Cloves of Garlic are hung out on houses and farmhouses, garlic soup is served and numerous activities and entertainment bring the streets to life. T: (0)3 27 88 26 79 Beer Festival - Sainte Marie Cappel (near. Cassel) Amateur international beer festival where visitors can buy locally brewed beers. T: (0)3 28 40 52 55 The Field of the Cloth of Gold feasts in Guines Dine medieval style in the court of François 1st and Henry VIIIth while jesters, minstrels, dancers and peasants present an entertaining account of the historical encounter of the kings of England and France. Fête de la Pomme et du Cidre - Moulin-Musée Wintemberger in Frévent Apple crushing and pressing, tasting. Sale of cider, country tarts, hydromel... E: [email protected] November The Herring Festivals – Boulogne-sur-Mer and Etaples One Sunday in the month, Boulogne’s quaysides bustle with fishermen and their wives in traditional dress who serve passers by with grilled herring and a warming glass of Beaujolais. Gaspat’Tour - Béthune A gastronomy and tourism exhibition that brings together regional produce and chefs from around the region. Hop Festival – Steenvoorde (near. Cassel) Sunday festival based on the hop harvest a flea market and carnival procession. T: (0)3 28 40 52 55 October 20th Oysters Fair – Dunkerque 30th Septembre, 1rst and 2nd October T: (0)3 28 66 79 21 FEST – Berck-sur-Mer & Bi-annual event during the ‘All Saints’ holiday, with traditional board games, bar games, skittles, darts and much more! Bread and Soup Festival – Montreuil-sur-Mer This annual housewives’ soup competition makes a fun day out. Underground weekend - Cambrai & Annual opening of the city’s underground passages used as a refuge during the WW1. T: (0)3 27 78 36 15 St Hubert festival - Mont des Cats (nr. Bailleul) Now in its 50th year, this festival will appeal to lovers of the countryside, horses and hunting meet. Mass at 11.00 am is followed by a blessing of dogs and horses. T: (0)3 28 43 81 00 December The Turkey Festival – Licques On the weekend before Christmas, this small country town is invaded by turkeys (capons, guinea fowl, geese and chickens), while the Knights of the Order of the Turkey don their regalia and parade their charges through the streets, egged on by enthusiastic crowds. Beginning of December – Art Braderie – Roubaix (near Lille) For 24hours, non-stop, 100 artists, stylists, designers and painters from European countries work on objects, recycle them, and sell them to the public. www.roubaixtourism.net Markets April-May and Summer time ‘Brocantes’ Throughout the spring and summer months, flea markets take place in many towns and villages in the Pas-deCalais, Montreuil-sur-Mer and Desvres. May bank holidays are a particularly popular time. Christmas Markets & Calais, Bethune, Arras, Aire-sur-la-Lys, Lille, Les Rues des Vignes and Gravelines are some of the best the Nord Pas-de-Calais has to offer but there are many more. Check out the tourist board’s web site for up-to-date details. The Nord and Pas-de-Calais Tourist Boards cannot be held responsible for changes made to this programme. All information is correct at the time of going to print. 45 Where to sleep and eat The following is a selection of hotels with or without restaurants. Hotel restaurants are open to all visitors, you do not have to be a resident to eat there so do feel free to give them a try. There are of course many more excellent places to stay in the Nord-Pas de Calais and you will find complete information from our website : www.relaxfrance.net In order to help you choose we have displayed the quality labels attributed to some of these establishments. When you have tried them we would love to hear your appreciation so do write to us to let us know what you think. A comforts of home.. e h .plus t m u ch mo r e ll Baron de Courset suite, Enclos de l’Evêché, Boulogne-sur-Mer 46 where to sleep and eat Savoir Plaire : Tourist quality label. The establishments with the Savoir Plaire label guarantee a personal welcome and high quality services while highlighting the tourist and gastronomic heritage of the region. & Little gourmet : Children can enjoy smaller portions of adult dishes. A nice change from fishfingers and chips. Regional restaurants. These establishments give pride of place to the gastronomy of the Nord - Pas-de-Calais by offering dishes and/ or menus with a strong regional identity. Logis de France The leading independent hotel chain in the world, its members undertake to respect a quality charter and to provide a regional touch to their services. The establishments are ranked from 1 to 4 “chimneys”. Chambres d’hôtes These are privately owned bed and breakfast establishments with up to 6 guest bedrooms. Those featured in this guide are either members of ‘Gites de France (rural locations) or ‘Clévacances’ (situated in towns). Both are national associations recognised throughout France, offering a personal touch with individually styled rooms and a warm welcome. Chambres d’hôtes are ideal places to soak up the atmosphere of Real France. www.gites-de-france.com www.clevacances.com T:(0)3 21 10 34 40 Tourisme et handicap This national label is destined for customers with specific needs so they can benefit from reliable information on the accessibility of leisure and holiday locations. Visitors with special needs and their relations have access to information adapted to motor, visual, hearing and mental disabilities. www.relaxfrance.net Arras Area Anzin-St-Aubin Hôtel du Golf ★★★★ Sophisticated food orr a brasserie with a panoramic view of the golf course. 42 rooms. From: € €88 - €145 5 per room. Menus from: € €23 23 - €30. € Rue Briquet Ta aillandier, Anzin Saint Aubin T: (0)3 21 50 45 04 F: (0)3 21 15 07 00 www.arras-hote oteldugolf.com Arras Atria Hotel Mercure ★★★ Peaceful hotel with a warm welcome. Traditional and regional food in restaurant ‘Les Arrazi’ 80 rooms. From: € €64 4 - €99 per room. Menus us from: €13 - €25. € 58, 8, Boulevard Carnot, Arras T: (0)3 21 23 88 88 F: (0)3 21 23 88 89 E: [email protected] www.mercure.com Express by Holiday Inn ★★★ 98 rooms. From: € €74 - € €98 per room. Rue du Docteur Brassart, Arras T: (0)3 21 60 88 88 F: (0)3 21 60 6 89 00 www.holidayinn-arras.com w.holidayinn-arras.com Univers ★★★ Peaceful hotel with a friendly atmospherre and a gastronomic restaurant.. 38 rooms. From: € €77 - €133 per room. Menus from m: € €21 - €49. € 3 et 5, Place ce de la Croix Rouge, Arras Arra T: (0)3 21 71 34 01 F: (0)3 21 71 41 42 www.hote el-univers-arras.com Astoria Carnot ★★ Conveniently located near th Traditional tional and regional ccooking. 29 rooms. €53 per ro oom. Menus from: €18 - €41. 1 10-12, Place Foch, Arras T: (0)3 21 71 08 14 F: (0)3 21 71 60 95 Ibis ★★ Hotel located in the town centre. 63 rooms. From: € €67 - €77 7 per room. 11, rue de justice, Place Ip Ipswich, Arras T: (0)3 )3 21 23 61 61 F: (0)3 21 7 71 31 31 [email protected] 567@accor-h Hôtel de la Paix ★★ Hotel restaurant: traditional and regional cuisine 12 rooms From: € €59 - €67 € Menus from: €15 -€43 € 11 avenue Abel Guindet, Bapaume T: (0)3 21 07 11 03 E: [email protected] Gavrelle Le Manoir ★★ 19 rooms From: € €48 -€59 € Menus from: € €28 - €45 € 35 Route Nationale, Gavrelle T: (0)3 21 58 68 58 www.lemanoir62.com m Les Trois Luppars ★★ Beautiful hote el housed in a historical building from the 15th century. 42 rooms. From: € €44 - €70 per room. 49, Grand Pla ace, Arras T: (0)3 21 60 02 03 F: (0)3 21 24 24 80 Hôtel Diamant ★★ The Diamant hotel is a small and charming hotel situated in the heart of the town of Arras. 12 rooms From: € €48 - € €62 per room 5 Place des Héros, Arras T: (0)3 21 71 23 33 F:(0)3 21 71 84 13 www.arras-hotel-diamant.com Hotel Moderne ★★★ & Located in the town centre, this comfortable hotel also offers regional food. 50 rooms. From: € €70 - €100 per room. Menus from: €15 - €25. € 1, Boulevard Faidherbe, Arras T: (0)3 21 23 39 57 F: (0)3 21 71 55 42 www.hotel-moderne-arras.com Bapaume BOOK A-ROOM NORD-PAS-DE-CALAIS Dial 0892161820 and an automated voicemail service in english will give you details of last minute availability in hotels and guesthouses in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais. * 0.34€ by minute ; this service is only available from within France. 47 where to sleep and eat La Chartreuse du Val St Esprit, Gosnaay Saint-Nicolas-les-Arras Le Régent ★★★ Hotel restaurant: tradition traditional and regional cuisine. 10 rooms. €57 - € € €72 per room. Menus: € €21 - €28. € 5 rue Anatole France, Saint-Nicolas-les-Arras T: (0)3 21 71 51 09 La Belle Etoile ★★ 36 rooms From: € €55 - €68 € 2 avenue les Alouettes, Saint-Nicolas-les-Arras T: (0)3 21 21 70 80 F: (0)3 21 21 70 85 Bed & Breakfast Villa Trémail, Wimereux Avesnois Area Dainville Fourmies Clévacances Ancient farm of character in 8 m min off Arras From 2 to 7 persons 3 rooms, from: € €60 - €70 0 Mme Vermeersch, 1 ru rue d’Arras, Dainville T: (0)3 21 48 55 69 Ibis Aux Etangs des Moines ★★ New hotel near an oak forest and a pond. From: € €50 per room. Rue des Etangs, Fourmies T: (0)3 27 60 21 54 E: [email protected] @aol.com Favreuil Gîtes de France, n°623 At the entrance to the village of Favreuil, these rooms are situated in a large red brick and white hite stone villa with a turret. 4 persons 2 rooms, room from: € €50 - €100 Mr et Mme Burdiak, 30 3 rue de Beugnâ âtre, Favreuil T/F: (0) 0)3 21 48 77 37 Liessies Château de la Motte ★★ Former retirement place for the monks of the Liessies abbey, this hotel is very warm welcome. Restaurant with regional cuisine especially the famous Maroilles cheese. From: € €52 - € €62 per room. 16 rue de la Motte, Liessies T: (0)3 27 61 81 94 E: [email protected] www.chateaudelamotte.fr Gouy-sous-Bellonne Maubeuge Gîtes de France, n°661 Farm mhouse with outbuilding. 6 pe ersons 3 ro ooms, from: € €60 - €65 € Mr Nicolas Gérard, 5 rue de l’Eglise, Gou uy-sous-Bellonne T: (0))3 21 50 21 68 www w.fermedelasensee.com Le Grand Hotel ★★ Functional room. Fu Near ar the railway station. From: €40 - € €65 per room. 1 Porte de Paris, Maubeuge T: (0)3 27 64 63 16 www.grandh dhotelmaubeuge.fr Shakespeare Hôtel ★★ Functional rooms. English pub. From: € €44 - € €60 per room. 3 rue du Commerce, Maubeuge T: (0)3 27 65 14 14 F: (0)3 27 64 04 66 Sars Poteries Auberge Fleurie ★★★ Nice farm with rustic and personalised rooms. p Gaastronomic restaurant. Fro om: € €59 - € €90 per room. Me enus from: € €23.50 - €54. € 67 7 rue du Général de Gaulle, Sars Poteries Sa T: (0)3 27 61 62 48 F: (0)3 27 61 56 66 T Hôtel du Marquais ★★ Nice country inn, rustic decoration with old furnisings. From: € €40 - €46. € 65 rue du Général de Gaulle, Sars Poteries T: (0)3 27 61 62 72 F: (0)3 27 57 47 35 Hôtel et Résidence du Parc, Hardelot 48 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to sleep and eat Trélon Hôtel des Verriers This hotel close to the Glassworks Museum was once the home of the glassworks manager and offers confortable well furnished lounge rooms. use of the indoor swimmin ing pool, sauna and jacuzzi. 11 rooms Rue Clavon, Trélon T: (0)3 27 60 84 84 F: (0)3 27 60 84 85 www.bolvert.com Bed & Breakfast Maubeuge Malbodianka 2 Chambres d’hôtes s: «Forêt» and «Bocag ge». From : € €56 - 62 M Georges Sobieski ki 219, route de Mons, s, Maubeuge T: (0)3 27 64 32 97 www.malbodianka.net Pont sur Sambre Aux berges de Sambres 5 guest rooms in this auberge formely home to the famous painter Del Marle. Traditionnal and regional cuisine. From € €50 - 60 per room. Menus: €15 - 45 117/119 Grand’rue, Pont sur Sambre T: (0)3 27 39 05 76 F: (0)3 27 39 17 53 E: [email protected] Béthune Area Béthune L’Eden ★★★ 32 room ms. From: € €55 5 - €110 per room. Place de la République, Répub Béthune T: (0)3 21 68 83 83 F: (0)3 21 68 83 8 84 www.hotel-eden.biz -eden.b L'Amaris ★★ 30 room rooms. From: €10 0-€ €45 per room. Menus from: €11. 3, Place e François Mitterand, Béthu Béthune T: (0)3 21 57 07 67 F: (0)3 21 01 34 55 Résidence Kitchener 7 delightful rooms ooms above the 2 star Meurin resta aurant From: €80 0 - €140 perr room. Restaurant nt le Meurin with gastrono nomic cuisine. Menus us from: € €46 - €92. 7, Boulevard Kitchener, Kitchen Béthune T: (0)3 21 68 88 90 F: (0)3 21 68 88 89 www.le-meurin.fr Fresnes-lesMontauban L’Aquarium ★★★ Peaceful hotel with a gastronomic and rustic restaurant. 37 rooms. From: € €50 - € €72 per room. Menus from: €19 - €52. € 50, route Nationale, Fresnes-les-Montauban T: (0)3 21 21 89 00 F: (0)3 21 21 89 01 www.restaurant-laquarium.com Gosnay Vendin-le-Vieil La Chartreuse du Val Saint Esprit ★★★★ Luxurious hotel in a château. Gastronomic restaurant and brasserie in the gardens. 64 rooms. From: € €85 - €196 per room. Menus from: € €32 - €67. € 1, rue de Fouquières, q Gosnay T: (0)3 21 62 80 00 levalsaintesprit@lachartreu euse.com Lensotel ★★★ Pleasant hotel with a swimmingpool and a traditional restaurant: ‘L’Escarpolette’ 70 Rooms. From: € €60 - € €67 per room. Menus from: €16 - €30. € Centre Commercial Lens 2, Vendin-le-Vieil T: (0)3 21 79 36 36 F: (0)3 21 79 36 00 www.lensotel.com Lens Artois Hôtel:”Aux Saveurs” ★★ 43 rooms From €52€ € €69 per room Menus from: €13 - €36 € Rond Point d’Ellen, Lens T: (0)3 21 13 46 46 w www.artoishotel.fr Espace Bollaert ★★★ Peaceful ul hotel conveniently located near the station s and near the motorway. Restaurant with gastronomic food. 54 roomss. From: € €59 - € €64 per room Menus ffrom: €18 13, route rou de Béthune, Lens T: (0)3 21 78 30 30 F: (0)3 21 78 24 83 www.espace-bollaert.com Noeux les Mines Les Tourterelles ★★ Gastronomic food in a large townhouse. 21 rooms. From: € €60 - € €75 per room. Menus from: € €22 - €45 € 374, route Nationale, Noeux les Mines T: (0)3 21 61 65 65 F: (0)3 21 61 65 75 http://lestourterelles.fr Hôtel de France ★★ 22 Rooms. From: € €39 - € €47 per room. 2, Place de la Gare, Lens T: (0)3 21 28 18 10 F: (0)3 21 70 17 31 Solrinnes Furnished House nice garden. Quiet atmosphere, near walking paths. Weekends from: €105 - €145. M Pierre Boulanger 6 route de Solre le Château, Solrinnes T: (0)3 27 61 71 88 Gîtes de France Accommodation www.relaxfrance.net Prices are shown per room per night, unless otherwise stated. 49 where to sleep and eat Bed & Breakfast Auchy-au-Bois Ferme de la Vallée Situated in the centre of village in a red brick cottage. 12 persons 5 rooms, from: € €30 - €64 € Mme de Saint-Laurent, Ferme de la Vallée, 13 rue Neuve, Auchy-au-Bois T: (0)3 3 21 25 80 09 http://fermedelavallee.free.fr p://fermedelavall La Couture La Pilaterie Situated outside of the village. e. 8 persons 4 rooms, from: € €32 - €36 € Mr Dissaux J.M., ‘La Pilaterie’, 21 2129 route d’Estaires, La Couture T: (0)3 21 26 77 02 www.lapilaterie.free.fr ww Lillers Domaine des Acaucarias From 2 to 6 persons 2 rooms, from: €50 € Mme Ronsin, Domaine omaine des Acaucarias, arias, 35 3 boulevard de Paris, Lillers Lille T: (0)3 21 54 41 41 www.manoirdubrule.com Boulogne-sur-Mer Area Ambleteuse Hotel des Argousiers ★★ Peaceful and charming hotel. hotel 10 rooms. From: € €50 - € €55 per room. 28, rue Clémenceau, Ambleteuse T: (0)3 21 99 87 00 www.hotelargousiers.com Boulogne-sur-Mer La Matelote ★★★★ Peaceful hotel conveniently situa situated opposite pposite the beach. Top notch. Gastronomic restaurant. 29 rooms. From: € €95 - €160 per roo oom. Menus from: € €32 - €72. 7 70-78, Boulevard ard Sainte Beuve, Boulogne-surr-Mer T: (0)3 21 30 33 33 E: [email protected] nordnet www.la-matelote.com Le Métropole ★★★ Good family run hotel in the town centre. 25 rooms. From: € €63 - €86 per ro room. 51, rue Thiers, Boulo Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 3 21 2 31 54 30 E: [email protected] l-metropole@wa www.hotel-metropole-boulogne.com hotel-metropole-bo Ibis Vieille Ville ★★ Peaceful hotel with a convivial atmosphere. 50 rooms. From: € €56 - € €69 per room. 62, rue Porte Neuve, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 31 21 01 E: [email protected] www.accorhotels.com Express Reservation Code: 1367 L’Alexandra ★★ 18 rooms. From: € €50 - € €62 per room. 93, rue Thiers, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 30 52 22 F: (0)3 21 30 20 03 www.hotel-alexandra.fr La Plage ★★ 42 rooms. From: € €45 - € €62 per room. 168-171 Boulevard oulevard Sainte Beuve, Beu Boulogne-sur-Mer Boulo T: (0)3 21 32 15 15 F: (0)3 21 30 47 97 Le Faidherbe ★★ Traditional family hotel. 33 rooms. From: € €50 - € €75 per room. 12, rue Faidherbe, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 31 60 93 F: (0)3 21 87 01 14 www.hotelfaidherbe.fr Au Sleeping ★★ Traditional family hotel. 12 rooms. From: € €32 - € €38 per room. 18, Boulevard Daunou, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 80 62 79 F: (0)3 21 10 63 97 ht http://perso.fr/hotelsleeping Hardelot Hotel et Résidence du Parc ★★★ Charming, quiet, relaxing hotel with a traditional restaurant. 81 rooms and 25 flats. From: € €91 - € €265 per room. Menus from: €19 - €39. € 111, avenue François 1er, Hardelot T: (0)3 21 33 22 11 E: [email protected] www.hotelduparc-hardelot.com Le Regina ★★ Cosy and family hotel offering gastronomic cuisine. 42 rooms. From: €64€ € €68 per room. Menus from: € €22 - €36. € 185, avenue François 1er, Hardelot T: (0)3 21 83 81 88 E: [email protected] www.lereginahotel.fr Hesdin-l’Abbey Hôtel Cléry ★★★ Perched high above the Boulogne Pe ccountryside, at the heart of a park, Hôtel Cléry has all the charm of an original family estate. 28 rooms From: €60€ € €215 per room Menus from: €25€ €55 € T: (0)3 21 83 19 83 www.hotelclery-hesdin-labbe.com A omforts of home. c e .. plu th s much more l l 50 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to sleep and eat Le Portel Le Saint Michel ★ 20 rooms. From: € €23 - € €48 per room. Menus from: €11.50 - €39. € 32, place de l’Eglise, Le Portel T: (0)3 21 31 61 91 or (0)3 21 31 63 93 Le Wast Hostellerie du Château des Tourelles ★★ Peaceful hotel located in a park. Traditional and gastronomic cuisine. 29 rooms. From: € €64 - € €78 per room. Menus from: €14 - €40. € Rue Principale-sur D.127, Le Wast T: (0)3 21 33 34 78 E: [email protected] www.hotel-chateau2.com Wierre Effroy La Ferme du Vert ★★★ Comfortable farmhouse hotel with a traditional restaurant serving regional produce. 16 rooms. From: € €53 - €151 per room. Menus from: € €22 - €39. € Route de Paon, Wierre Effroy T: (0)3 21 87 67 00 E: [email protected] www.fermeduvert.com La Raterie ★★ At the farm, built in the 18 th century, in its authentic environment, you will discover an agricultural exploitation in full activity. Traditional cuisine. 20 rooms From: € €45 - € €95 per room Menus from: € €20 - €47 € Ferme Auberge de la Raterie, Wierre-Effroi T:(0)3 21 92 80 90 www.ferm-auberge-laraterie.com m Wimereux Atlantic ★★★ Hotel conveniently located in front of the beach with a gastronomic restaurant specialising in seafood and brasserie. 18 rooms. From: € €70 - €117 per room. Menus from: € €32 - €61. € Digue de Mer, Wimereux x T: (0)3 21 32 41 01 E: alain.delpierre@w wanadoo.fr www.atlantic-delpi pierre.com Hotel du Centre ★★ A family run hotel conveniently located in the town n centre with a traditional and region nal restaurant specialising in sea-food ods. 23 rooms. From: € €53 - € €82 per room. m. Menus from: €19 - €29. € 78, rue Carnot, Wimereux T: (0)3 21 32 41 08 E: [email protected] www.hotelducentre-wimereux.com Paul et Virginie ★★ Family hotel with a cosy atmossphere and a traditional and gastronom mic restaurant estaurant specialising in sea-foods. sea-foo 15 rooms. From: € €35 - €90 per room. Menus from: € €20 20 - €36. € 19, rue du Générral de Gaulle, Wimereux T: (0)3 21 32 42 12 F: (0)3 21 87 8 65 85 E: [email protected] wanadoo.fr www.cofrase.com/hot otel/ pauletvirginie Speranza ★★ A peaceful ful hote hotel with a traditional restaurant decorated ated in a rustic style. Restaurant closed on Tue Tuesday and Wednesday. 8 rooms. From: € €48 - €58 per pe room. Menus from: f €16 - €36. € 43, rue du Général de Gaul ulle, Wimereux T: (0)3 21 32 46 09 F: (0)3 21 87 52 09 Bed & Breakfast Boulogne-sur-Mer Par Hasard From 2 to 6 pers sons 2 rooms, from:: € €48 - €82 € Mme Noël, «Par «P Hasard», rue de la Providence, Pro Boulognee-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 2 91 36 88 www ww.par-hasard.net L'Enclos de l'Evêché In Boulogne’sold Boulogn town, this superb renovated townhouse has rooms with themes. From 2 to 10 persons 5 rooms, from: € €70 - €115 per rooms Hôtel Particulier Par ‘L’Enclos de l’Evêché’, êché’, 6 rue ru de Pressy, Boulogne-sur-Mer ulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 3 21 90 05 90 www.en enclosdeleveche.com Hardelot-Plage La Claire Eau In the town centre betwe ween the sea and the forest, in the ground nds of a beautiful villa. From 2 to 10 persons From: €62 € Mme Delassus, ‘La Claire Eau’, Rond-Point du Centre Equestre, e, Hardelot-Plage Har T/F: (0)3 21 83 43 89 www.chambres-hardelot.com res-hardelot.co Enclos de l’Evêché, Boulogne-sur-Mer www.relaxfrance.net 51 where to sleep and eat Saint-Etienne-au-Mont Brêmes-les-Ardres Gîtes de France A typical house of the boulogne area in a park From 2 to 8 persons From: € €40 - €55 € Mr et Mme Damez, 33 rue Eugène Huret, Saint-Etienne-au-Mo Mont T: (0)3 21 10 00 16 www.chambres-boulog gne.com Saint-Martinles-Boulogne La Grange Dimière Farm situated outside the village. From 2 to 8 persons From: € €46 - €72 € Mme Noury, ‘La Grange ange D Dimière’, rue de la Cluse, St-Mar Martin-les-Boulogne T: (0)3 21 91 12 27 www.lagran angedimiere.com Wimereux Villa Tremail renovated seaside villa ju a few steps from om the sea. From 2 to 8 persons ons 4 rooms, from: € €70 - €100 Mr Avot, Villa Tremail, 1 boulevard Thiriez, Wimeureux T: (0)3 21 30 33 58 www.villatremail.net Calais Area Blériot Plage Les Dunes ★★ Gastronomic and regional cooking in a cosy atmosphere. 9 rooms. From: € €48 - €109 per room. Menus from: €16 - €38. € 48, route Nationale, Blériot Plage T: (0)3 21 34 54 30 E: [email protected] www.les-dunes.com 52 La Bonne Auberge Cosy family-run mily-run hotel specialising specia in regionaal cuisine. 8 rooms. From: € €50 0-€ €59 per room. Menus fro om: €13 - €38. € 52, route de Guines, Brêmes-le es-Ardres T: (0)3 21 35 41 09 E: s.desmulie@labonneau [email protected] www.bonne-auberge.ne www.bonne-auberge.net La Faisanderie 3 rooms. From: € €71 - € €79 in July and August. Menus from: €15.80 - €39.90. Me € Chem emin des Conduits, Brêmes-les-Ardres Brê T: (0)3 21 35 77 45 E: [email protected] [email protected] Calais Holiday Inn ★★★ Cosy hotel with a warm welcome and a traditio onal restaurant. 63 rooms. From: €113 - €12 123 per room. Menus from: € €7.80 80 - €23. € 6, Boulevard des Alliés, s, Calais Calai T: (0)3 21 34 69 69 E: [email protected] www.holidayinn-calais.com Le George V ★★★ Comfortable hotel with a gastronomic restaurant and a brasserie. 40 rooms. From: € €63 - € €69 per room. Menus from: € €26 - €43.50. € 36, rue Royale, Calais T: (0)3 21 97 68 00 E: [email protected] www.georgev-calais.com Metropol’Hotel ★★★ Conveniently located near the railway station. 40 rooms. From: € €44 - €155 per room. 45, quai du Rhin, Calais T: (0)3 21 97 54 00 T E: [email protected] E w www.metropolhotel.com Meurice ★★★ Large hotel ideally situated in the centre of town. 40 rooms. From: € €79 - €130 per room. Menus from: €15 - €70. € 5,7, rue Edmond Roche, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 57 03 E: [email protected] www.hotel-meurice.fr Cottage Hotel ★★ Comfortable hotel with a traditional restaurant offering a buffet. 43 rooms. From: € €50 - € €58 per room. Menus from: € €8 - €18.50. 1, rue de Tunis, Calais T: (0)3 21 96 06 06 F: (0)3 21 97 30 15 E:[email protected] www.cottagehotel-calais.com Hotel Gril Campanile ★★ Welcoming family-run, value for money hotel with a regional flavour. 43 rooms. From: € €49 - € €72 per room. Menus from: € €9.90 - €18.70. Zac du Beau Marais 25, rue de Maubeuge, Calais T: (0)3 21 31 30 70 E: [email protected] www.campanile.fr Hôtel Résidence du Golf ★★ Conveniently located on the seafront. 31 rooms. From: € €48 - € €85 per room. 745, digue Gaston Berthe Plage de Calais, Calais T: (0)3 21 96 88 99 E: [email protected] www.hoteldugolf-calais.com Ibis Calais Car Ferry ★★ 55 rooms. From: € €52 - € €67 per room. Menus from: €12. ZUP du Beau Marais 2, rue de Greuze, Calais T: (0)3 21 96 69 69 E: [email protected] www.ibishotel.com When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to sleep and eat Ibis Calais Centre ★★ Hotel offering comfort and value for money. 66 rooms. From: € €50 - € €75 per room. 35 boulevard Jacquard, Calais T: (0)3 21 97 98 98 F: (0)3 21 34 63 62 Kyriad Calais Plage ★★ Cosy hotel with a friendly atmosphere. Traditional and regional cooking. 45 rooms. From: € €57 per room. Menus from: €12.25. Digue Gaston Berthe, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 64 64 E: [email protected] www.hotel-plage-calais.com Le Ranch ★★ 10 rooms. From: €46€ € €58.50 per room. Menus from: €14.90. 28-30 Boulevard Gambetta, Calais T: (0)3 21 36 51 87 Clerques Auberge du Moulin d’Audenfort Hotel restaurant Estaminet 18 rooms. From: € €47.30 - € €61.75 per room. Menus from: €14 - €30. € 16, impasse du Gué, Clerques T: (0)3 21 00 13 16 E: [email protected] www.moulinaudenfort.com Coquelles Holiday Inn ★★★ Cosy hotel with a traditional restaurant in a country style. 118 rooms. From: €100 - €160 per room. Menus from: €18.50 - €38.50 € Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Coquelles T: (0)3 21 46 60 60 www.holidayinncoquelles.com www.relaxfrance.net Suite Hôtel Coquelles Tunnel sous la Manche ★★★ Spacious rooms with cooking facilities. Soundproofed and air conditioned. 100 Rooms. From: € €72 - €105 per room. Place de Cantorbery, Coquelles T: (0)3 21 19 50 00 E: [email protected] www.suite-hotel.com Ibis Coquelles Tunnel sous la Manche ★★ Traditional country style restaurant group bookings accepted. 86 rooms. From: € €54 - € €69 per room. Menus from: €12 - €13.50. Place de Cantorbery, Coquelles T: (0)3 21 46 37 00 E: [email protected] www.ibishotel.com Kyriad ★★ Comfortable hotel with Traditional and regional cooking. 43 rooms. From € €49 - € €55 per room Menus from € €8 - €21.50. € Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Coquelles T: (0)3 21 36 81 81 E: kyriad.coquelles@lsfhotels. s.com Escalles L’Escale ★★ Peaceful and friendly hotel. Traditional restaurant. 38 rooms. From: € €33 - € €85 per room. Menus from: €15 - €36. € 4, rue de la Mer (By A16 N°11), Escalles T: (0)3 21 85 25 00 E: hotel-lescale@hote hotel-lescale.com www.hotel-lesca cale.com Fiennes Wissant Le Grand Air Country hotel and restaurant. 5 rooms. From: € €55 - € €75 per room. Menus from: € €20 - €45. € 132, rue Henri Hamy, Fiennes T: (0)3 21 35 01 60 E: [email protected] www.legrandair.com Hôtel Le Vivier ★★ 35 Rooms. From: € €60 - € €82 per room. Menus from: € €29 - €35. € Place de l’Eglise, Wissant T: (0)3 21 35 93 61 www.levivier.com Bed & Breakfast Guines Auberge du Colombier ★★ Family hotel located in the countrysiide with a traditional restaurant. 7 rooms. rooms From: €37 7-€ €68 per room. Menus from:: €22. La Bien Assise, e, D.231, Guines T: (0)3 21 35 20 7 77 E: castel@bien-ass ssise.com www.bien-assise.c com Marquise Le Guindal From: € €59 - € €91 per room Menus from: € €9 - €16 113 3 rue des Poissonniers, Marquise T: (0)3 21 32 77 41 www.leguindal.com Recques-sur-Hem Château de Cocove ★★★ 22 rooms. roo From: € €80 - €162 per room. Gastronomic and regional food.. Menus from: € €23 - €58. € Avenue de Cocove, Recques-sur-Hem T: (0)3 21 82 68 29 E: chateaucocove@hotm tmail.com www.chateaucocove.c .com Ardres Manoir Les Pins House of character situated ou utside the village. 5 persons 2 rooms, from: € €45 - €60 € Mme Pollet, 209 avenue de Calais, Ardres T: (0)3 21 35 77 61 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/ fr/ manoir-les-pins Auttingues Au Petit Tambour House off the 18 century in 20 min of the se sea. 12 pers rsons 6 rooms, s, from from: €40 - €55 € Mme de St Just, 288 rue de Louches, Auttingues T/F: (0)3 21 36 25 38 www.petit-tambour.com Bonningues-les-Ardres Le Manoir Charming Napole Napoleon III style château surrounted by gard gardens. All roome have a suite facilities. 11 persons 5 rooms, from: € €40 - €72 2 Mme Breemersch, ‘Le Man anoir’, 40 rue de Licques, Bonningues-les-Ar -Ardres T/F: (0)3 21 82 69 05 www.lemanoirdebonningues.com m 53 where to sleep and eat Hervelinghen La Leuliène 9 persons 3 rooms, from: € €45 - €95 € Mme Petitprez, ‘La Leuliène’, 708 rue Principale, Hervelinghen T: (0)3 21 82 47 30 http://catherine.petitprez.free.fr Leubringhen Le Dizacre From 2 to 10 persons 5 rooms, from: € €72 - €87 € Mr et Mme LeLeu, ‘Le Diza zacre’, chemin de la Baronnerie, Leubringhen T: (0)3 21 33 70 76 www.wissant.com Rebergues Le Rouge Fort Chambers in a castle of the 18th century. 9 persons 4 rooms, from: € €45 - €70 € Mme Wintrebert, 1355 route de Licques, Rebergues T: (0)3 21 85 57 84 http://rouge ://rougefort.free.fr Sangatte Kerloan Rooms in the owner’s home. Patio and car park. 12 persons 5 rooms, from: € €40 - €95 € Mr et Mme Queignec, 937 route Nationale, San angatte T: (0)3 21 82 08 50 www.kerloan.com 54 Cambrai Area Douai Area Cambrai Corbehem Château de la Motte Fénelon ★★★ Castle from 1850’s and surro surrounded by a 8 hectare park. Gastronomic restaurant. From: € €55 - €250. € Menus from: € €23 - €40. € Allée St Roch, Square du Château, Cambrai T: (0)3 27 83 61 38 www.cambraichateaudelamotte.co www.cambraichateaudelamotte.com Le Manoir de Fourcy ★★★★ Manor from the beginning of the 19’s surrounded by a park. Gastronomic restaurant. From: € €58 - € €73 per room. Menus from: € €29.73 - €41.16 € 48 rue de la gare, Corbehem T: (0)3 27 95 91 00 E: [email protected] Hôtel Béatus ★★★ Villa surrounded by a park. Trraditional restaurant. From: € €62 - € €86 per room. 718 avenue de Paris, Camb Cambrai T: (0)3 27 81 45 70 F: (0)3 27 78 00 83 www.hotelbeatus. www.hotelbeatus.fr Douai Le Mouton Blanc ★★★ Hotel situated in the town centre near the railway station in a former Burgess house. Regional speciality restaurant. From: € €54 - €69. € 33 rue d’Alsace Lorraine, e Cambrai T: (0)3 27 81 30 16 www.Mouton-Blanc.c .com Ligny Le Château-de-Ligny ★★★ A 17th h Century château, the former fo residence ence of a seigneur. Gastronomic Gastrono restaurant aurant and 4 star château hôtel. Room ms from: €100 - €420. € From m: € €46 - € €78 per room. 2 ru ue Pierre Curie, Lign ny en Cambrésis T: (0 0)3 27 85 25 84 F: (0)3 27 85 79 79 ww ww.chateau-de-ligny.fr Le Volubilis ★★★ Comfortable hotel with a mediterranean atmosphere. Traditional restaurant. From: € €62 2 - €80 per room (spa roo room). Menus from: €17. Men Boulevard Vauban, Douai T: (0)3 27 88 00 11 www.hotel-volubilis.com Ibis Romagnant ★★ Standard Ibis Hotel in a historical building. Restaurant is in a vaulted basement. From: € €55 per room. Le Romagnant, Place St Amé, é, Douai Do T: (0)3 27 87 27 27 F: (0)3 27 88 36 05 Le Chambord ★★ Comfortable Logis de France hotel with regional cuisine. From: € €44 - € €49 per room. Menus from: € €26.50 - €40. € 3509 route de Tournai, Douai T: (0)3 27 97 72 77 F: (0)3 27 99 35 14 Gouy-Sous-Bellonne Le Ferme de las Sensée In a 18th century farm, very comfortable rooms with a pleasant decoration. € Rooms from: €60. Table d’hôtes € €20 drinks included. 5 rue de l’Englise, Gouy-Sous-Bellonne T: (0)3 21 50 21 68 E: fermedelasensee.fr Orchies Hotel Le Manoir ★★★ Near the motorway, this hotel has new soundproof rooms. Intime restaurant. From: € €70 - €100 per room. Route de Seclin, Orchies T: (0)3 20 64 68 69 F: (0)3 20 64 68 68 E: [email protected] Dunkerque Area Bergues Au Tonnelier ★★ House from the end of the 18th century, simple and comfortable rooms. From: € €39 - €61. € Menus from: €12 - €28. € 4 rue du Mont de Piété, Bergues T: (0)3 28 68 70 05 F: (0)3 28 68 21 87 De Vast Brug Clévacances 2 guest rooms : « Roses » (2 persons) and « Lin » (3 persons) From: € €35-45 per room Mme Suzanne Wolnik 10, Quai des maçons, Bergues T: (0)3 28 20 70 08 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to sleep and eat Bollezeele Malo les Bains Hostellerie St Louis ★★★ L’Hirondelle ★★ Seaside hotel atmosphere specialising in seafood cuisine. 46-48 Avenue Faidherbe, Malo les Bains T: (0)3 28 63 17 65 www.hirondelle.com gastronomic restaurant. From: € €40 - € €76 per room. Menus: € €23 - €40. € 47 rue de l’Eglise, Bollezeele T: (0)3 28 68 81 83 E: [email protected] www.hostelleriesaintlouis.com Dunkerque Europ Hotel ★★★ Contemporary and practical rooms near the 14th century fortifications vestige. From: € €67 - € €74 per room. 13 rue Leughenaer, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 66 29 07 E: [email protected] www.europ-hotel.com Hôtel Borel ★★★ A modern hotel in front of the marina. From: € €62.80 - € €72 per room. 6 rue de l’Hermitte, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 66 51 80 E: [email protected] www.hotelborel.fr Welcome Hotel ★★★ Refurbished hotel in the town centre. From: € €62 - € €73 per room. Menus from: €10.50 - €21. € Restaurant ‘l’écume bleue’ 37 rue Poincaré, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 59 20 70 E: [email protected] www.hotel-welcome.fr L’Etoile du Nord Clévacances 4 guest rooms (three on the ground floor, one on the first floor) From: € €50 - 60 M et Mme Flandrin 10B Boulevard de l’Est, Gravelines T: (0)3 28 23 08 77 Flanders Area Bailleul Belle Hôtel ★★★ Flemish architecture from the be beginning of the century. From: € €62 - € €92 per room. 19 rue de Lille, Bailleul T: (0)3 28 49 19 00 www.bellehotel.fr Bed & Breakfast Boeschepe T’Heerenhuys ★★★ A nice mansion in a typical Flemish h village. From: m: € €55 - €75 p per room. M et Mme Maerten Maerte 340 40 rue de la Gare, Chambres d’hôtes, Boeschepe T: (0)3 28 49 45 73 E: [email protected] www.boeschepe.com Hesdin Area Auchy-les-Hesdin Auberge le Monastère ★★ Traditional cooking. 10 rooms. From: € €35 - €58 per room om. Menus from: € €22 - €48 8 2, rue du Pont à Brua uay, Auchy-les-Hesdin T: (0)3 21 05 83 54 F: (0)3 21 41 39 91 17 www.auberge ge-monastere.com Hesdin Les Flandres ★★ Traditiona itional and regional cooking. 14 rooms. s From: €55 per room. Menus from m: €14 - €33.20. € 22, rue d’A Arras, Hesdin T: (0)3 21 1 86 80 21 F: (0)3 21 86 28 01 Marconne-les-Hesdin Les 3 Fontaines ★★ Friendly hotel with a traditional Frie restaurant. 16 rooms. From: o € €44 - € €77 per room. Menus from: €17 - €34. Menu € 16, rue d’Abbeville, d’Ab M Marconne-les-Hesdin T: (0 (0)3 21 86 81 65 E: hote [email protected] www.ho hotel-les3fontaines.com Hazebrouck Auberge de la Forêt ★★ Peaceful hotel with gastronomic restaurant. From: € €37 - € €57 per room. Menus from: € €23 - €47. € La Motte au Bois, Hazebrouck T: (0)3 28 48 08 78 F: (0)3 28 40 77 76 Gravelines Hostellerie du Beffroi ★★★ Situated in the centre beside the belfry. Rooms are getting renovated. From: € €61 - €64 € Place Charles Valentin, Gravelines T: (0)3 28 23 24 25 E: [email protected] www.hoteldubeffroi.com T'Heerenhuys à Boeschepe www.relaxfrance.net 55 where to sleep and eat Bed & Breakfast Beaurainville Clévacances House in a beautiful flowery property From 2 to 8 persons 3 rooms, from: € €55 - €100 Mme Bailey, 313 rue du Mont Blanc, Beaurainville T: (0)3 21 81 04 26 E: [email protected] Wail Gîtes de France, n°423 Ancient re restored farm, outside the village 8 perso ons 4 room ms, from: € €45 - €50 € Mme e Courquin, 1 ru ue de la Wawette, Wail T: (0 0)3 21 41 88 38 ww ww.lafermedelawawette.fr.fm Le Touquet Area Berck-sur-Mer Au Bon Abris ★★ Peaceful hotel located ted nea near the sea front. ront. 19 9 Rooms. Ro From: € €28.97 - € €64.88 per room. 4 et 6, rue Arthur Becquart, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 00 39 Au Gré du Vent ★★ Peaceful hotel with a rustic de ecoration. Gastronomic restaurant spec ecialising in seafood. 9 rooms. €40 - € € €70 per room. Menus from: €9.90 - €30. € 17, rue du Calvair aire, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 9 03 42 F: (0)3 21 8 84 75 24 56 L’Impératrice ★★ Very comfortable hotel with renovated rooms. Traditional, gastronomic and regional restaurant specialising in seafood. 12 rooms. €43 - € €80 per room. From: € Menus from: €17 - €55. € 43, rue de la Division Leclerc, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 01 09 E: hotel-imperatrice@wa [email protected] www.limperatrice.com Le Florida ★★ Modern family hotel offering traditional cooking. 12 rooms. From: € €35 - € €58 per room. Menus from: €12 - €14. Boulevard de la Canche 5, rue du Docteur Mena Menard, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 13 21 F: (0)3 21 09 62 30 Le Littoral ★★ Conveniently tly located near the th sea front, this hotel also o offers traditional t food. 22 rooms. From: € €38 - € €48 per room. Menus from: €12 - €26. € Place de l’Entonnoir, oi Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 00 07 76 F: (0)3 21 09 57 38 L’Entonnoir ★★ 12 roo oms. From m: € €31 - €44 per roo oom. Restaurant taurant with traditional cuisine. Men nus from: €12 - €25. € Ave enue Francis Tattegrain, Berrck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 12 13 F: (0)3 21 89 78 23 2 ww ww.lentonnoir.com Le Concorde ★ Fami mily hotel offering regional cooking. 15 roo oms. From: €30 - € €52 per room. Menus from om: €12.50 - €16.50. 39, rue Gabriel el Péri, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 01 76 F: (0)3 0)3 21 84 03 14 Hôtel Neptune ★★ The Neptune Hotel is very well situated. We are in front of the seaside, but also 5 minutes from the city center. With a traditional restaurant:’Le Grand Bleu’. 63 rooms From: € €39 - € €79 per room Menus from: €16 - €23 € 16 Esplanade Parmentier, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 21 21 E: [email protected] www.hotel-cote-opale.com/neptune Cucq-Trépied Le Relais de l’Espérance ★★ 11 rooms From: € €40 - €110 per room 561 avenue d’Etaples, Cucq-Trépied T: (0)3 21 94 62 99 F: (0)3 21 94 53 10 Camiers L’Escal’Hotel ★★ 19 rooms and 5 studio flats. From: € €41 - €70. € 9, rue du Rivage, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 94 75 88 www.escalhotel.com Hôtel et Résidence du Rivage 5 Hotel appartments. From: € €42 - €100. 52, rue du Rivage, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 60 43 or (0)6 14 23 80 64 F: (0)3 21 09 60.43 E: [email protected] www.hotelresidencedurivage.com Le Charles VIII A pleasant family run hotel restaurant. Excellent value for money restaurant. 10 rooms. From: € €45 - € €59 per room. Menus from: € €22 - €42 € 19, rue d’Hérambault, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 00 44 F: (0)3 21 09 02 14 Les Cèdres ★★ Peaceful hotel located in a paark, near golf courses and the beach. T Traditional restaurant specialising in seaa-foods. 27 rooms. From: € €55 - €85 per room om. Menus from: € €25 -€ €55. 55. 64, rue du Vieux eux M Moulin, Camiers T: (0)3 21 84 94 54 E: [email protected] www.hotel-cedres.com Inxent Etaples-sur-Mer Le Touquet Inter Hôtel de la Baie ★★ Superb view over the Canche estuary. 51 rooms. From: € €45 - €50. € Menus from: €14.50 - €22.50. M € Che hemin Départemental 940, Eta aples sur Mer T: (0)3 ( 21 89 99 99 E: [email protected] w www.hotel-cote-opale.com Mercure Grand Hôtel ★★★★ & Peaceful and cosy hotel with a swimming-pool. ‘Les Jardins d’Opale’, the gastronomic restaurant or a brasserie. 134 rooms. From: € €93 - €178 per room. €29 - €39. € Menus from: € 4, Boulevard de la Canche, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 06 88 88 E: [email protected] www.mercure.com L’Auberge d’Inxent Delightful village inn. 5 Rooms. From: € €62 - € €70 per room Menus from: €13 - €38. € La Vallée de la Course, Inxent T: (0)3 21 90 71 19 E: [email protected] When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to sleep and eat Holiday Inn Resort ★★★★ Modern and comfortable hotel with a traditional restaurant. 88 rooms. From: €139 - € €259 per room. Menus from: €17 - €32. € Avenue du Maréchal Foch, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 06 85 85 E: [email protected] www.holidayinnletouquet.com Hotel Westminster ★★★★ Luxurious hotel with the unique atmosphere of a palace offering gastronomic cuisine in his restaurant : ’Le Pavillon’. 115 rooms. From: € €90 - € €235 per room. Menus from: € €45 - €115. 5, avenue du Verger, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 48 48 E: [email protected] www.westminster.fr Le Bristol ★★★ Ideally situated in the town centre and 100 metres from the beach, Le Bristol, renovated in its original style, offers you the charm of its past and the comfort of its 3 stars. 52 rooms From: € €60 - €120 per room 17 rue Jean Monnet, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 49 95 E: [email protected] www.hotelbristol.fr Le Manoir Hôtel ★★★ Cosy hotel situated opposite Le Touquet’s golf course, home in 1911 of Stoneham, founder of the club. Traditional and regional restaurant. 41 rooms. From: €112 - € €224 per room. Menu: €24.39. € Avenue du Golf, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 06 28 28 E: [email protected] www.opengolfclub.com www.relaxfrance.net Novotel Thalassa ★★★ Peaceful hotel located ed on the seafront s offering traditional food in ‘Le Blériot’. Blé 149 rooms. From: €101 - €18 89 per room. Menus from: €1 18.29 - €24.09. € Front de Mer, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 09 85 5 00 E: HO449@accor-ho or-hotels.com Hippotel ★★ Family hotel with a traditional restaurant. 71 rooms. From: € €47.40 - €84.60 84 6 per room. Menus from: om: €17.50. Avenue ue de la Gare aux Loups, Le Touquet To T: (0 (0)3 21 05 07 11 F: (0)3 21 05 44 88 ww ww.hippotel.fr Hotel la Forêt ★★ Peaceful eful hotel family hotel. 10 rooms ms. From: € €39 - €58 per ro room. 73, rue de Moscou, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 09 88 F: (0)3 21 05 59 40 www.letouquet.com/hotel-laforet Hôtel d’Artois ★★ Peaceful hotel with a cosy atmosphere. 15 rooms. From: € €43 - €112 per room. 123, rue de Paris, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 17 09 E: [email protected] www.hotelartois.com Ibis ★★ Peaceful hotel with a sswimming-pool located ocated on the seafront. seafron With a traditional rest restaurant : ‘C Coté Plage’. 71 rooms. From: € €75 - €1 118 per room. Menus from from: €23. € Front Mer, Le Touqu Touquet T: (0)3 21 09 87 8 00 E: [email protected] www.thalassa.com Le Chalet ★★ Family amily hotel very close to the sea. 15 ro ooms. From m: € €40 - €72 pe per room. 15, rue de la Paix, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 87 65 E: [email protected] ww ww.lechalet.fr Les Embruns ★★ Hotel wi with a cosy and peaceful atmos atmosphere. 20 rooms. From: € €45 - € €87 per room. 89, rue de Paris, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 87 61 E: [email protected] www.letouquet-hotel-lesembruns.com Le Nouveau Caddy ★★ Cosy and family hotel. 20 rooms. From: € €50 - € €90 per room. 130, rue de Metz, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 83 95 E: [email protected] www.le w.lenouveaucaddy.com Résidence Pierre et Vacances - L’Opaline ★★★★ Peacefu ful and family hotel with a traditio ditional restaurant offering food from Provence. fro 88 flatlets. From: € €399 - €1099 Per flatlet, per week. Menus from: €10.67 - €18.29. Boulevard de la Canche, Le Touquet T: (0)8 25 07 06 05 Red Fox★★ Comfortable and peaceful hotel. 53 rooms. From: € €51 - €110 per room. 60, rue de Metz, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 27 58 E: [email protected] www.hotelredfox.com Hotel Windsor ★★ Cosy and Peaceful hotel located near the seafront. 28 rooms. From: € €45 - €100 per room. 7, rue St Georges, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 05 44 E: [email protected] www.hotelsletouquet.com 57 where to sleep and eat Maresville Ferme des Chartroux ★★★ A lovely farm with real Boulonnais farm horses. 10 rooms. From: € €58 - €85. € Menus from: €18 - €24. € Maresville T: (0)3 21 86 70 68 F: (0)3 21 86 70 38 Montcavrel Château du Fief d’Hérambault Set in the peaceful village of Montcavrel, just ust next door d to the manor house se. 11 rooms.. From: € €8 84 - €108 per room. 25, rue e de Sehen, Montcavre Montcavrel T: (0)3 3 21 90 54 00 F: (0)3 21 9 90 54 09 www w.hotels-montreuil.com Montreuil-sur-Mer Château de Montreuil ★★★★ Luxurious hotel housed in a castle and offering gastronomic cuisine. ne 14 rooms. From: €173 - € €253 per room. Menus from: € €38 - €78. € 4, chaussée des Capucins, Montreuil-sur-Mer er T: (0)3 21 81 53 5 04 E: Châ[email protected] www.chateaudemontreuil.com Les Hauts de Montreuil ★★★ & Hotel with a cosy atmosphere. Gastronomic and regional restaaurant with an ancient style. 34 rooms. From: € €79 - €189 per room om. Menus from: € €22 - €71.. 21-23, rue Pierre Lede dent, Montreuil-sur-Merr T: (0)3 21 81 95 5 92 9 E: leshautsde [email protected] www.leshautsdemontreuil.com l 58 L’Ecu de France ★★ & Good regional cuisine. 8 rooms. From: € €35 - €53. € Menus from: €16 - €23. € 5, porte de France, Montreuil-sur-Mer T/F: (0)3 21 06 01 89 Coq'Hôtel ★★★ In a beautiful town house, excellent value for money cuisine. 16 rooms From: € €95 - €115 Menus from: €16 - €40 € 2, Place de la Poissonnerie, Montreuil sur Mer T: (0)3 21 81 05 61 F: (0)3 21 86 46 73 www.coqhotel.fr L’Hermitage ★★★ Hotel Hermitage is situat situated in the heart of the historic city of M Montreuil-sur-Mer. This buiding rebuilt u under Napoleon III, was fully restored in 2002. 57 rooms From: €70 - €190 Menus from: €15 - €58 Place Gambetta, Montreuil-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 06 74 74 www.hermitage-montreuil.com Le Vauban ★★ Cosy hotel with a warm welcome. welc 15 rooms. ro From: € €32 - €62 pe per room. 32, Place lace du Général Généra de Gaulle, Monttreuil-sur-Mer T: (0 0)3 21 06 04 95 E: hotel.le.vauban@wanado [email protected] http p://hotellevauban.com Hotel Le Darnétal A traditional cosy pub style hotel and d restaurant. 4 ro ooms. From m: € €35 - € €60 per room. Menus us from: €18 - €34. € Place Da Darnétal, Montreuil-su l-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 06 04 4 87 F: (0)3 21 86 64 67 http://darnetal-montreuil.com uil.com Stella Plage Le Touquet Hotel Des Pelouses ★★ Peaceful and cosy hotel offering regional cooking. 27 rooms. From: € €40 - € €69 per room. Menus from: €15 - €35. € 465, Boulevard Labrasse, Stella-Plage T: (0)3 21 94 60 86 E: hô[email protected] Villa Marin's Bed & Breakfast Brimeux Ferme de Saule In the center of the village. 11 persons 4 rooms, from: € €45 - €65 € Mrr et Mme Tru Trunnet, Ferme du Saule, 20 rue de l’Eglise, Brimeux Brim T: (0)3 21 06 01 28 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/ fermedusaule Le relais des Etangs Ancient house of maitre su surrounded with a park From 2 to 7 persons ons 3 rooms, room: € €52 - € €57 per room Mme Terryn, Le Relais des Etangs, M 54 route Nationale, Brimeux T: (0)3 21 06 54 38 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/terryn. lerelais-desetangs Decoration of the well-kept rooms. From 2 to 10 persons 4 rooms, from: € €55 - €95 € Mr et Mme Marseille, Villa Marin’s Blue, 27 rue de Calais, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 90 67 38 F: (0)3 21 06 57 84 Montreuil-sur-Mer Gîtes de France In the center of the city, in a house of the 18th century. 10 persons 4 rooms, from: € €40 - €70 € Mme Louchez, 77 rue Pierre Ledent, Montreuil-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 81 54 68 E: [email protected] Saint-Josse Le Manoir du Tertre rooms. From 2 to 6 persons 2 rooms, from: € €80 - €130 Mme Coeugniet, Le Manoir du Tertre, 50 chaussée de l’Avant Pays, St-Josse T: (0)3 21 94 05 97 F: (0)3 21 81 62 91 Cucq Le Clos des Hautures Id a lo lovely farm. Fro om 2 to 10 persons 3 ro ooms, from: € €55 - €100 Mr et Mme Dachicourt, Le Clos des Hautures, 186 avenue François de Godin, Cucq G T: (0)6 73 94 51 27 http://perso.wanadoo.fr/ leclosdeshautures When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to sleep and eat Verton Lille La Mouillère Alliance ★★★★ Former convent from the 17th century. cen Contemporary decoration in the rooms. room From: €170 - €1 199 per room. 17 quai de Wa ault, Lille T: (0)3 20 30 62 2 62 alliance.lille@allinace-h linace-hospitality.com raised park 10 persons 5 rooms, from: €60 € Mme Rouch-Hagnère, ‘La Mouillère’, 42 chemin de la Gloriette, Verton T: (0)3 21 09 59 11 www.lamouillere.com Wailly-Beaucamp La Prairière In the center of the village, in a house of character of the 15th century. 8 persons 4 rooms, from: € €85 - €100 Mr et Mme Thiery, ‘La Prairière’, 12 route Nationale, Wailly-Beaucamp T: (0)3 21 81 02 99 www.laprairiere.com Lille Area Armentières Hôtel Albert 1er ★★ Family run hotel near the station, rooms with simple comfort From: € €28 - € €40 per room. 28 rue Robert Schuman, Armentières T: (0)3 20 77 31 02 F: (0)3 20 77 05 16 Emmerin La Howarderie ★★★★ A 17th century farm in a village near Lille, very spacious rooms. From: €115 - € €230 per room. 1 rue des Fusillés, Emmerin T: (0)3 20 10 31 00 F: (0)3 20 10 31 09 www.lahowarderie.com www.relaxfrance.net Hôtel Carlton ★★★★ Small palace from the beginning of the 20th century. Rooms of Louis XVth and XVIth style. English bar, fitness ness aand sauna. From: €160 60 - € €233 per room. 3 rue de Paris, Lille T: (0) 0)3 20 13 33 13 ww ww.carltonlille.com Hôtel Crowne Plaza Lille ★★★★ Luxurious xurious hotel located in the business bu areaa of Lille, next to the international intern train station, with contempory contempo furnishings ngs and first class amenities. 121 rooms. From: €120 - €190 per room. Menus from: €15 - €30. € 335, Boulevard de Leeds, Lille T: (0)3 20 42 46 46 www.lille-crownplaza.com Hôtel Hermitage Gantois ★★★★ Luxurious hotel in a historical monument: a former hospice from 1466. Beautifully renovated. Gastronomic restaurant. 67 Rooms. From: €190 - € €330 per room. Menus from: € €23 - €34. € 224 rue de Paris, Lille T: (0)3 20 85 30 30 www.hotelhermitagegantois.com Grand Hôtel Bellevue ★★★ Beautiful location and view on the main square. Rooms from: €106 - €135. 5 rue Jean Roisin, Lille T: (0)3 20 57 45 64 www.grandhotelbellevue.com Hôtel Art deco Romarin ★★★ New Art deco style hot hotel. From: €114 - €127 pe er room. 110 10 avenue de la République, Rép La Madeleine (5 m minutes from Lille). T: (0)3 20 14 81 8 81 www.hotelartd www.hotelartdecoromarin.com Hôtel des Tours ★★★ Conveniently ntly located lo in the old town with a private parking. Renovated rooms. Rooms from: €94.52 - €110. 27 rue des Tours, Lille L T: (0)3 59 57 47 00 www.hotel-des-tours.fr w.hotel-de Mercure Lille Centre Opéra ★★★ Charming arming centunary building bui in freestone. eestone. Rooms from nowadays no reffurbished with care. Fro om: €119 - € €290 per room. 2 Boulevard Carnot, Lille T: (0) 0)3 20 14 71 47 E: H080 [email protected] Novotel Centre ★★★ Centrally located. Spacious and functional rooms. From: €124 - €134 per room. 116 rue de l’Hôpital Militaire, Lille T: (0)3 28 38 53 53 E: [email protected] Novotel Flandres ★★★ Just near the railway station, modern and well equiped rooms. From: €127 - €186 per room. 49 rue de Tournai, Lille T: (0)3 28 38 67 00 E: [email protected] Hôtel de la Paix ★★ Charming hotel conveniently located in the town centre. From: € €71 - € €93 per room. 46 bis rue de Paris T: (0)3 20 54 63 93 E: [email protected] Hôtel Lille Europe ★★ Modern hotel in Euralille commercial centre. Practical rooms. From: € €76 per room. Avenue le Corbusier, Lille T: (0)3 28 36 76 76 E: [email protected] www www.citadines.com Le Brueghel ★★ Old fashio oned charm with Flemish atmosph here and façade. Small and fresh h ro rooms. Centrally located. From € From: €64 - €77.50. € Parvis St Maurice, Lille T: (0)3 20 06 06 69 www.hotel-brueghel.com Le Grand Hôtel ★★ Personalised rooms near the railway station. From: € €55 - € €70 per room. 51 rue Faidherbe, Lille T: (0)3 20 06 31 57 www.legrandhotel.com Marcq-en-Baroeul Hôtel Sofitel ★★★★ Hotel from the 1970’s near ring roads, Smart renovated rooms. From: €159 - €199 per room. Avenue de la Marne, Marcq en Baroeul T: (0)3 28 33 12 12 E: [email protected] Neuville-en-Ferrain Hôtel Novotel ★★★ New hotel with soundproof rooms From: € €82 - €86. € 59535 Neuville en Ferrain T: (0)3 20 28 88 00 E: [email protected] Roubaix Grand Hôtel Mercure ★★★ Beautiful architecture from the 19th century. Renovated rooms. From: € €90 - €100 per room. 22 avenue Jean Lebas, Roubaix T: (0)3 20 73 40 00 E: [email protected] 59 where to sleep and eat Bed & Breakfast Lambersart Au Château des Ormes 5 double or single guest rooms in a XIXth century residence 3.5km from the centre of Lille, in 2 hectares of grounds. From: € €50 - 100 1, allée des Ormes, Lambersart T: (0)3 20 09 61 99 Lannoy Château de Courcelette ms in a beautiful house in a very quite and green gree setting. Lannoy is 20 minutes from Lille, Li 10 minu utes from Roubaix. Three double rooms and one suite su for 2 to 4 persons (two beds) €77 - 128 per night € 17, rue César Parent, Lannoy T: (0 0)3 20 75 45 67 www w.château-de-courcelette.com Lille La Maison Carrée three smartly designed rooms ooms fu furnished in characteristic tic Philipp Philippe Stark style. From: €110 - €150 per room. 29 rue Bonte Pollet, Lille T: (0)3 20 93 60 42 www.lamaisoncarree.fr Roubaix La Maison au vitrail 2 first floor guest rooms in a building style. Situated nea ear the centre of Roubaix and 15 minute utes from Lille. €55 per room € 50, boulevard de Cambrai, Ca Roubaix T: (0)3 20 24 2 20 50 www.lamaisonauvitrail.tk 60 St-Omer Area St-Omer Le Bretagne ★★★ Modern hotel with brand new rooms, and a traditional and regional restaurant. 75 rooms. From: € €60 - € €98 per room. Menuss from: €23 - €29. 2, Place du Vainquai, St-Om St-Omer T: (0)3 21 38 25 78 E: [email protected] [email protected] www.hotellebretagne.com Buffet du Rail ★★ Comfortable hotel also offering traditional raditional cooking, brasserie dishes. 11 rooms. From: € €40.70 - €51.30 per er room. Menus from: €13 - €28. 8. Place du 8 Mai 1945, St-Omer T: (0)3 21 93 59 98 F: (0)3 21 93 97 50 Les Frangins ★★ Family hotel el with a traditional traditi bistro style restaurant. 26 rooms. From: € €56 - € €78 per room. Menus from: €13.90. 5, rue Carnot, St-Omer Om T: (0)3 21 38 12 47 7 E: frangins@fran ngins.fr www.frangins.fr ww.frangins.fr Au Vivier ★★ Family and peaceful hotel with a restaurant specialising in seafood. 7 rooms. From: € €44 - € €62 per room Menus from: €17 - €35. € 22, rue Louis Martel, St-Omer T: (0)3 21 95 76 00 E: [email protected] www.au-vivier-saintomer.com Aire-sur-la-Lys Hostellerie des 3 Mousquetaires & ★★★★ charming park with a gastronomic and regional restaurant. 33 rooms. From: € €50 - €130 per room. Menus from: €17 - €41. € Château du Fort de la Redoute, Aire-sur-la-Lys T: (0)3 21 39 01 11 E: [email protected] fr www.hostelleriedes3mousque uetaires.com Arques Ibis St-Omer Centre ★★ Comfortable fortable hotel located locate in the heart of the he town. 65 ro ooms From m: € €59 - €64 € 214 4 Rue Henri Dupuis, St-Omer T: (0)3 21 93 11 11 ww ww.accorhotels. com Le Saint Louis ★★ Comfo fortable and renovated hotel with a traditional and regional res restaurant : Le Flaubert. 30 rooms. From: € €42.50 - € €80 per roo room. Menus from: €13.50 - €34. € 25, rue d’Arras, St-Omer T: (0)3 21 38 35 21 E: [email protected] www.hotel-saint-louis.com A La Grande Sainte Catherine ★★ Traditional family run n ho hotel. 9 Rooms. From: €43 - € €48 per room. Menus from: € €20 - €36. € 51, rue Adrien Dnvers, Arques T: (0)3 21 38 03 73 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Blendecques Le Saint Sébastien ★★ Peaceful hotel with a cosy atmosphere and a gastronomic restaurant decorated in a rustic style. 7 Rooms. From: € €47 - € €52 per room. Menus from: €14.50 - €33. € 2, Place de la Libération, Blendecques T: (0)3 21 38 13 05 E: [email protected] www.loisirs-gourmets.com Clairmarais Le Relais du Romelaëre ★★ Comfortable hotel in the heart of the marshland with traditional and regional cooking. 10 rooms. From: € €39.50 - € €60.50 per room. Menus from: €13 - €19. Chemin du Grand St-Bernard, Clairmarais T: (0)3 21 38 95 95 E: [email protected] www.relais-romelaere.com Isbergues Le Buffet Peaceful hotel located near the station. Gastronomic and regional restaurant. 5 rooms. From: € €55 per room Menus from: € €20 - €50. € Lieu dit Molinghem 22, rue de la Gare, Isbergues T: (0)3 21 25 82 40 F: (0)3 21 27 86 42 www.lebuffet.com La maison Carrée When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to sleep and eat Lumbres Auberge du Moulin de Mombreux ★★★★ Peaceful hotel located in the countryside. Gastronomic restaurant in an old watermill. 24 rooms. From: € €79 - €109 per room. Menus from: € €25 - €58. € Route de Bayenghem, Lumbres T: (0)3 21 39 62 44 E: moulin-de-mombreux@ gofornet.com www.loisirs-gourmets.com Tilques Château Tilques ★★★★ Luxurious hotel housed in a castle with a nice park and offering gastronomic and regional cooking. 53 rooms. From: €120 - € €355 per room. Menus from: € €35 - €85. € Rue du Château, Tilques T: (0)3 21 88 99 99 E: [email protected] www.chateautilques.com Wisques La Sapinière ★★ Family and peaceful hotel with a gastronomic and regional restaurant. 30 rooms. From: € €50 - € €80 per room. Menus from: €16 - €39. € 12, route de Setques, Wisques T: (0)3 21 38 94 00 E: [email protected] www.sapiniere.net Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Delettes Nuncq-Hautecôte Château d'Upen House at the exit xit of the village, at the peace, in a big wooded park. 4 persons 2 rooms, from: € €47 - € €70 70 Mme Santune, Château d’Upen, n, rue ru d’Herbelles, Upen d’Aval, Delettes T/F: (0)3 21 12 19 70 www.chateau-upen.fr.st La Pommeraie A pleasant hous of the village village. 11 person ons 5 rooms, from: € €35 - €50 € Mr et Mme Morvan, ‘La Pommeraie’, 13 route Nationale, Nuncq-Hautecôte T: (0)3 21 03 69 85 http://membres.lycos.fr/ bres.lyc chambredho chambredhote/ Surques Manoir de Brugnobois Manor anor house in the heart of the village villa 8 persons 4 ro ooms, from: € €36 - €50 € Mr et Mme Lorgnier, 205 rue du Manoir de Brugnobois, Surques T: (0)3 21 32 32 54 www.brugnobois.com ugnobois.com St-Pol-sur-Ternoise Area St-Pol-sur-Ternoise Le Royal Hôtel 12 rooms From: €65 € 68, rue d’Hesdin, St-Pol-sur-Ternoise T: (0)3 21 47 75 75 F: (0)3 21 47 75 76 Valenciennes Valenciennes Le Bon Fermier ★★★★ Old bricks and stone in a 17th century cent buildin ing. Rooms with character. Gastronom nomic restaurant. From: € €81 - €126 per pe room. 64 rue de Famars, Valenciennes alencienn T: (0)3 27 46 68 25 E: [email protected] www.bonfermier.com Hôtel Notre Dame ★★ Burgess rooms in the older part of the hotel and more functional in the new part. From: € €44 - € €62 per room. 1 Place Abbé Thellier, Valenciennes T: (0)3 27 42 30 00 E: hotel. [email protected] www: ho otelnotredame.fr Aubry-du-Hainaut L’Hostellerie du Château d’Aubry ★★★ From: € €69 - €168 (suite). Menus from: € €25 - €50. € 65, rue Henri Maurice, Aubry du Hainaut T: (0)3 27 21 63 04 E: châ[email protected] www.chateau-aubry.com Jenlain Château d’en Haut ★★★ Elegant B&B in an 18th century castle. From: € €44 - € €68 per room. 20 route Nationale, Jenlain T: (0)3 27 49 71 80 F: (0)3 27 35 90 17 Le Grand Hôtel ★★★ Art nouveau style with gastronomic restaurant. €75 - €110 per room. From: € Menus from: € €20 - €40.50 € 8 Place de la Gare, Valenciennes T: (0)3 27 46 32 01 E: [email protected] www.grand-hotel-de-valenciennes.fr Hôtel Baudouin ★★ Modern hotel with very practical rooms. From: € €47 per room. 90 rue Baudoin l’Edifieur, Valenciennes T: (0)3 27 22 80 80 www.hotel-baudouin.com Château d’Aubry du Hainaut, near Valenciennes www.relaxfrance.net 61 Where to eat The restaurants listed have been selected by the Nord and Pas-deCalais tourist boards with the help of tourist offices, chambers of commerce and trade associations. There are of course many more quality establishments in the area, complete lists are available from the tourist office. F outhwatering us , m trad o l u itional b a f ar e 62 where to eat Arras Area Arras Aux Grandes Arcades Traditional restaurant with the atmosphere of a brasserie. Menus from: €13.11 - €30.18. € 8-10-12, Grand Place, Arras T: (0)3 21 23 30 89 F: (0)3 21 71 50 94 E: [email protected] Bapaume Beaufort Glageon Le Gourmet Regional restaurant. Menus from: €9.50 € 10 rue de la Gare, Bapaume T: (0)3 21 07 20 00 F: (0)3 21 07 98 81 http://site.voila.fr/legourmet Auberge de l’Hermitage Traditional cuisine from the famous region of Maroilles cheese. Menus from: € €23 - €61. € Beaufort T: (0)3 27 67 89 59 Hostellerie les Tourelles Traditional restaurant. Menus from: €15 - €32. € 14, rue Roland Meuleau, Glageon T: (0)3 27 57 04 05 F: (0)3 27 57 35 45 Pommera Buffet de la Gare – Philéas Café Traditional brasserie. Menus from: € €8.80 - €12.90. Place du Maréchal Foch, Arras T: (0)3 21 23 29 80 F: (0)3 21 71 17 07 Auberge de Pommera Traditional and gastronomic restaurant. Menus from: €19.82 - €36.59 € 21 route Nationale, Pommera era T: (0)3 21 58 91 30 E: charline.maerten@w @wanadoo.fr La Clef des Sens & Up market Brasserie. Menus from: €10 - €32. € Place des Héros, Arras T: (0)3 21 51 00 50 F: (0)3 21 71 25 15 Saint-Laurent-Blangy La Coupole d’Arras Luxurious and traditional brasserie specialising in seafood. Menus from: € €24 - €29. € 26, Boulevard de Strasbourg, Arras T: (0)3 21 71 88 44 F: (0)3 21 71 52 46 La Faisanderie Gastronomic restaurant using market produce and housed in a former cellar from the 15th century. Menus from: € €27 - €68. € 45, Grand Place, Arras T: (0)3 21 48 20 76 F: (0)3 21 50 89 18 www.lafaisanderie-arras.com La Rapière Traditional and regional restaurant with a friendly atmosphere. Menus from: €16 - €28. € 44, Grand Place, Arras T: (0)3 21 55 09 92 F: (0)3 21 22 24 29 Achicourt Auberge du Belloy Traditional and regional restaurant, specialising in Maroilles cheese and endives. Menus from: €12.50 - €26. € 66, rue du Belloy, Achicourt T: (0)3 21 71 45 40 F: (0)3 21 71 45 40 www.relaxfrance.net Les Jardins de Saint-Laurent Menus from: €16 - €39 € 1 rue Laurentt Gers, St-LaurentBlangy T:(0)3 21 50 81 00 E: lesjardinsdes [email protected] Avesnois Area Bavay Bagacum Restaurant in a former barn offering regional gastronomy. y Menus from: €17 - €43 43. 2 rue d’Audignie dignies, Bavay T: (0)3 3 27 66 87 00 www.lebagacum.ifrance.com www Le Bourgogne Burgess atmosphere with specialities. from North to south. Menus from: €19 - €54. € 11 porte de Gommeries, Bavay T: (0)3 27 63 12 58 www.2000nordifrance.com Relais de Beaufort Regional building with a tour. Rustic style and grill illed speciality. Menus from: €19 - €35. € Beaufort T: (0)3 27 63 50 36 E: [email protected] Fourmies Auberge des Etangs des Moines This his former dance hall ha beside the pond nd is appreciated for f its convivial atmosphere. osphere. Traditional Tradition cuisine. Meals ffrom: €15 - € €3 30.50. Rue dess Etangs, Fourmies Fou T: (0)327 60 02 62 F F: (0)327 60 10 25 Liessies Le Carillon Traditional and regional cuisine. Tradit Menuss fr from: €14.50 - €34. € 1 rue Roge ger Salengro, Liessies T: (0)3 27 61 1 80 21 www.le-ca carillon.com Villers-Pol Béthune Area Avion Restaurant Lyonnais Gastronomic re estaurant. Menus from: €22 - €42 € 4 Allée des Cy Cygnes, Parc de la Gli lissoire, Avion T: (0)3 21 70 0 04 03 www.resta aurantlyonnais.com Béthune Le Meurin Gastronomic restaurant with a G cosy atmosphere in a 19th 9th century townhouse. Change hange o of location programmed mmed in september 2005. Menus from: € Menu €46 - €150. 15, Place République, Béthune T: (0)3 21 68 88 88 F: (0)3 21 68 88 89 www.le-meurin.fr Le Picotin Traditional cuisine. Tra Menu nus from: €15 - €32. € 964, aven venue du Pont des Dames, Béthune T: (0)3 21 56 64 24 La Flambée Welcoming country co inn. Menus from m: €14.70. Les Quatre re Vents, Villers-Pol Villers T: (0)3 27 7 49 50 60 [email protected] mbee@wanadoo. Assiette de pays is a label from the avesnois offering local food only at very reasonable price. The restaurants listed below offer this service. SEE PAGE 47 FOR DETAILS. Savoir Plaire & Little gourmet Regional restaurants. Tourisme et handicap 63 where to eat La Ripaille Traditional and gastronomic restaurant in a brasserie setting. Situated on the main square. Today’s special from: €12.50 2.5 - €17 Grand Place, Béthune ne T: (0)3 21 56 22 33 Bourecq Le Relais du Plantin Traditional cuisine ne. Menus from: €10 - €12.50. 12 50 1, route Nationale, Bourecq T: (0)3 21 02 35 05 Brebières Air Accueil Gastron ronomic and traditional restaurant with h a friendly atmosphere. Me enus from: € €26.50 - €36.50. € Aérodrome érodrome Vitry-en-Artois, Brebiéres Brebi T: (0)3 21 50 01 02 F: (0)3 21 50 84 17 Busnes Restaurant Les Marronniers Good traditional cuisine in a renovated farmhouse. Menus from: € €26 - €37. € 343, route de Busnettes, Busnes T: (0)3 21 54 27 14 Essars Le Country Magic Spectacles of magic Menus from: €35 € 4 rue du Bas Chemin Sud, Essars T: (0)3 21 65 24 83 www.magiccountry.com Laventie Noeux-les-Mines Le Cerisier Gastronomic cooking wi with regional egional produce situate situated in n a large town house. Menus from: € €29 - € €66. 66 3,, rue de la Gare, Lav Laventie T: (0)3 21 27 60 59 F: (0)3 21 27 60 87 www.lecerisier.co www.lecerisier.com Le Carrefour des Saveurs A pupil of Marc Meurin the Béthune 2 star restaurant. Gastronomic cuisine in a large townhouse. Menus from: €15 - €53.50 € 94 RN, Noeux Les Mines T: (0)3 21 26 74 74 Lens Sailly-sur-la-Lys L’Arcadie II Peaceful and cosy restaurant with gastronomic cuisine. uisin Menus from: €13 - €34. 13, rue Decombecque, Lens T: (0)3 3 21 70 32 22 F: (0)3 21 70 32 22 [email protected] die.2@wanad La Gare des Années FollesStation Bac Saint-Maur Lillers La Calèche Reg gional and traditional cuisine. Menu nus from: € €7.50 - €19. 35, Plac ace Roger Salengro, Lillers T: (0)3 21 1 66 01 89 Le Manoir du Brûle Gastronomic and regional restaurant in a small manor house with gardens. Menus from: €15 - €48. € Château Caboche, Lillers 20, rue des Promenades T/F: (0)3 21 54 41 41 www.manoirdubrule.com Restaurant-grill-traiteur Le Campagnard Regional and traditional cuisine. Menus from: €11 - €21. € Rue de l’Eglise, Lillers T: (0)3 21 02 25 07 Vendin-les-Béthune Le Lapin chasseur Menus from: €10 - €25 € Ferme de la Motte Dorée, 2 route de Saint-Venant, Vendin-les-Béthune T: (0)3 21 01 00 29 www.accesaunet.com/mottedoree Wingles Le Stioumbiol Le Domaine des Cygnes Menus from: €12 - €42 € 192 route de Meurchin, Wingles T: (0)3 21 40 78 09 F: (0)3 21 69 36 55 Boulogne-sur-Mer Area Boulogne-sur-Mer Lorgies Auberge de la Bombe Quality traditional food. Situated near the Bombe memorial. Menus from: €12 - €16. 1, route d’Estaires, Lorgies T: (0)3 21 27-68 95 64 Regi Regional restaurant in an ancient station Menus from: € €8 - €25 € 77 rue de la Gare, Sailly-sur-la-Lys T: (0)3 21 02 68 20 www.stationbacsaintmaur.com Au Bon Accueil Traditional cooking. Menus from: €11 - €25. € 55, rue de Lille, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 80 37 41 Aux Pêcheurs d’Etaples Fish shop and restaurant. Menus from: €13 - €25. € 31, Grande rue, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 30 29 29 www.cmeop.com Brussel’s Café Traditional brasserie. Menus from: €18.95 - €25.50. € 5-7, Place Frédéric Sauvage, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: 03 21 32 91 97 www.lebrusselscafe.com Chez Jules Brasserie, restaurant and pizzeria in one. Menus from: €18.30 - €39.60. € 8, Place Dalton, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 31 54 12 F: (0)3 21 33 85 47 L’Auberge Inn Traditional French cooking with a pinch of originality. Menus from: €11 - €18.50. 12, rue Coquelin, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 10 59 87 La Cave du Fromager Cheese is the speciality in this restaurant situated in the old town. Menus from: € €9.50 - €29. € 23, rue de Lille, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 80 49 69 Le Doyen Just in the market place. A homely restaurant with good traditional food. Menus from: €16 - €22. € 11, rue du Doyen, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 30 13 08 L’Estaminet du Château Traditional restaurant in the old town. Menus from: €14.50 - €32. € 4, rue du Château, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 91 49 66 www.estaminetduchateau.com Le Marivaux Good traditional food. Menus from: € €6.40 - €26. € 9, rue Monsigny, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 31 31 87 F: (0)3 21 33 30 64 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. cultural whereinspiration to eat Restaurant de Nausicaà Traditional and regional cooking. € Menus from: €19 - €33. Boulevard Sainte-Beuve, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 33 24 24 F: (0)3 21 30 15 63 Le Whitley A brasserie with traditional French dishes. Menus from: €11.80 - €28.50 € 1, avenue Fernand Le Sage, Harrdelot T: (0)3 21 30 96 37 Hostellerie de la Rivière Gastronomic cuisi cuisine in a rustic inn. Menus from: € €27 - €52. Pont de Briques T: (0)3 21 32 22 81 http://hostellerie.littoralme edia.com/ Le Welsh Pub Brasserie on the market square. Menus from: € €24 - €34. € 28, Place Dalton, Boulogne-sur-M Mer T: (0)3 21 31 51 31 www.lewelshpub.com Le Viking Try the famous amous local ‘Welsh’, bread and ham in melte ted cheddar and beer. Menus from: €15.50 - €24. € Place de la Con oncorde, Hardelot T: (0)3 21 83 72 27 2 Wimereux La Poivrière Traditional cooking. Menus from: €15.50 - €28. € 15, rue de Lille, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 80 18 18 www.lapoivriere.com Restaurant Des Dunes Brasserie-style cooking ing in a charming charmi club house building overlooking verlooking the golf course. Menus from: €19 - €30. € Golf des Dunes, Hardelot T: (0)3 21 32 18 61 La Pierre Chaude Traditional cooking. Menus from: €15 - €33. € 19, rue de Lille, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 80 30 32 Rôtisserie du Golf Traditional cooking ing Menus from: €16. Golf des Pins, Hardelott T: (0)3 21 83 71 04 La Cave Restaurant, piano bar Foie gras house Menus from: € €20 - €30 € 24 rue du Pot d’Etain, ain, Boulogne-sur-Mer Mer T/F: (0)3 21 32 71 60 E: yanvillain [email protected] Le Portel La Mer Seafood specialities. Menus from: €12 - €25. € 30, quai Duguay Trouin,, Le Portel T: (0)3 21 31 65 87 F: (0)3 21 87 07 88 La Carpe Diem Traditional cook oking. Menus from: €13 3 - €28. € 116, rue Carnot, W Wimereux T: (0)3 21 87 64 05 Restaurant de la Haute Ville Menuss from: €12 - € €38 for groups. 60, rue e de Lille, Boulogne-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 80 54 10 F: (0)3 21 92 18 42 Maninghen-Henne Wimille Le Roadster In a refurbished d boulonnais farm in Baincthun stone. s Traditional F French cooking. Menus fro rom: €15 - €30. € 337 rue ue de Hurtevent, Manin ninghen-Henne T:: (0)3 (0 21 32 85 25 www.leroadster.com La Bonne Idée French home cooking. Open: Lunchtime every day and evenings on Fridays and Saturdays. This restaurant is almost in Boulogne. Situated behind Napoleon’s column. Menus from: €14.50 - €27. € 68, rue de l’Aiglon, Wimille T: (0 (0)3 21 31 49 36 Pont-de-Briques La Brocante Gastronomic and regional ional foo food. Menus from: € €25.50 - €47. € Closed on Sunday evening and Monday. 2, rue de Ledinghen, Wimille T: (0)3 21 83 19 31 F: (0)3 21 87 29 71 Restaurant de La Plage Seafood d specialities. Menus fro om: €16.80 - €49. € 124 Bouleva vard Sainte Beuve, Boulogne-sur ur-Mer T: (0)3 21 99 90 0 90 F: (0)3 21 87 23 14 Hardelot Le Grand Café Traditional cooking. Menus from: €12.60 - €23.80. € Place de Bournonville, Hardelot T: (0)3 21 92 32 25 E: [email protected] www.relaxfrance.net Auberge de la Cachaine Menus from: € €8.50 - €22.50. € 18, rue du Stade, Pont de Briques T: (0)3 21 83 12 13 Cap Nord Sea front Brasserie. Menus from: €16.50 - €19.50. Digue de Mer, Wimer ereux T: (0)3 21 33 78 23 Chez Yan Small family y run ru restaurant serving g tra traditional food. Menu nus from: €14 - €25. € 25, rue Napoléon, Wim Wimereux T: (0)3 3 21 87 30 04 0 Epicure Gastronomic restaurant with creative cuisine, specialising in seafood. Menus from: € €24 - €36. € 1, rue de la Gare Gare, Wimereux T: (0)3 21 83 3 21 83 www.restaurant-epicure.com taurant-epicure Calais Area Ardres Le Fontainebleau In a warm and restful frame, you will discover a cooking of the soil with numerous local specialities (the Rabbit in the Bread of Spices, the Gallows of Meat Singed in the Juniper berry or still the Charlotine in the Chicory) Menus from: €10.40 - €32.10 € 486 avenue de St Omer, Ardres T: (0)3 21 00 93 63 www.ardresis.com Le François 1er Peaceful restaurant with h gastronomic cuisine. Menus from: € €29 - €39. € Place d’Armes, Ardres T: (0)3 21 85 94 00 E: Lewandowski@LeFrançois1er.co com www.LeFrancois1er.com Audresselles La Marie Galante Excellent value for money fish restaurant. Menus from: €13.90 - €23.90 € 173, rue Edouard Quénu, Audresselles T: (0)3 21 83 02 32 www.lamariegalante.com Audruicq Le St Blaise Traditional and regional cooking. T Menus from: €16 - €25 M € 39 rrue Saint Blaise, Audruicq T: (0 0)3 21 35 08 63 65 where to eat Calais Aquar’Aile This fish restaurant is situated at the top of a block of flats and offers fabulous views over the beach. Menus from: € €22 - €40. € Plage de Calais - 255, rue Jean Moulin, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 00 00 E: [email protected] www.aquaraile.com aquarai Au Coq d’Or This is a good value fo for money traditional restaurant. Menus from: €12.50 - €30.90. 3 Place d’Armes, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 79 05 F: (0)3 3 21 97 75 94 Au Côte d’Argent This restaurant specialises in fish sh and is situated on the seafront. Menus from: €17 - €36. € 1, digue Gaston Berthe, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 68 07 E: lefebvre@cot ebvre@cotedargent www.cotedargent.com t.com Café de Paris Brasserie. € Menus from: €12.50 - €28. 72, rue Royale, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 76 84 E: lefebvre@c [email protected] www.cafedeparis-calais.com ww Histoire Ancienne A Parisian brasserie with style and great food. Menus from: €11 - €30. € 20, rue Royale, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 11 20 E: P.Comte@histoireancien enne www. histoireancienne La Buissonnière This is an attractive re restaurant with good home-style co cooking. Menus from: €15. 5.50 - €44. € 10, rue Neuve, e, Calais T: (0)3 21 96 6 22 32 E: caroline [email protected] www.re w.restaurant-calais.com 66 Au Calice Brasserie. Menus from: €15.90 - €25. € 55, Boulevard Jacquard, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 51 78 www.opalenews.com/lecalice Le Channel Gastronomic cooking in a country y style. s Menus from: €19. 3, Boulevard de la Résistance, Cala ais T: (0)3 21 34 42 30 F: (0)3 21 97 42 43 La Pléiade ★★★ Gastronomic and exotic restaurant w with a peaceful and cosy atmosphere. Menus from: € €22 - €55. € 32, rue Jean Quéhen, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 03 70 E: [email protected] om www.lapleiade.com Guines La ferme gourmande & Regional cooking Menus from: €14 - 46 Avenue de Verdun, Guines T: (0)3 21 35 78 21 Marquise Le Grand Cerf An excellent gastronomic restaurant and lunchtime brasserie. Menus from: € €22 - €47. € 34, avenue Ferber, Marquise T: (0)3 21 87 55 05 E: [email protected] www.legrandcerf.com Escalles Le Thomé de Gamond Traditional and gastronomic restaurant with a fabulous view over Cap Blanc Nez, specialising in seafood. Menus from: €15 - €34.50. Mon nt Hubert, Cap p Blanc Nez, Escalles T: (0)3 21 82 32 03 ww ww.capblancnez.com Restaurant du Cap Re estaurant of Tourism, located on the e Opale Coast, at Escalles, near the ‘Caap Blanc Nez’ .Seafood specialities, lobssters. Menu nus from: €18 - €44 € 4, Place ce de la Mairie, Cap Blanc nc-Nez, Escalles T: (0)3 21 85 5 25 10 www.restaurantducap tducap.com Fontaine Notre Dame Auberge Fontenoise Family run inn with traditional cuisine Menus from: €13 - €25. € Route de Bapaume, Fontaine Notre Dame T: (0)3 27 37 71 24 E: [email protected] Douai Area Cambrai Area La Sole Meunière Peaceful restauran urant located on the sea front offe fering traditional and gastronomicc ccooking. Menus from: €17 - €45. 1, Boulevard de la Résistance, Calais T: (0)3 21 34 43 01 E: [email protected] www.solemeuniere.com Relais Fénelon Rustic and elegant room. Menus from: €18 - €29. € 21 rue Maréchal Mortier, La Câteau Cambresis T: (0)3 27 84 25 80 Cambrai Le Crabe Tambour Traditional cuisine specialised in fish. Menus from: €15 - €24.50. € 52 rue Cantimpré, Cambrai T: (0)3 27 83 10 18 L’Escargot Convivial atmosphere with traditiona onal and regional cuisine. Menus from: € €24 24 - 35. 10 rue Général de Gaulle, Cambrai T: (0)327 81 24 54 E: [email protected] Beauvois-en-Cambrésis La Buissonnière Traditional cuisine with market menus. Menus from: €19.80 - €32. M € 92 ru rue Victor Watremez, Beauvo vois-en-Cambrésis T: (0)3 27 85 29 97 Hostellerie du Marché Cosy and cou untryside atmosphere, cuisine depen nding on seasons. Menus from m: €12 - €22. € Rue de Lan andrecies, Le Câteau au Cambresis T: (0)3 27 2 84 09 32 E: hos [email protected] Douai Au Turbotin Fish regional speciality. F Menus from: €15 - €40. M € 9 rue de la Massue, Douai T: (0)3 27 87 04 16 T Daniel Situated in the old town, Daniel provides a vegetarian menu. Menus from: €11-€28. € 6 rue de la Boucherie, Douai T: (0)3 27 98 18 26 La Terrasse Local gastronomy. Menus from: € €21 - €66. € 36 Terrasse St Pierre, Douai T: (0)3 27 88 70 04 Roost Warendin Le Chat Botté Housed in an 18th century castle, cuisine of nowadays. Menus from: € €25 - €49. € Château de Bernicourt, Roost Warendin T: (0)3 27 80 24 44 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to eat Dunkerque Area Dunkerque L’Estouffade Restaurant specialised in fish and seafood. Menus from: € €23 - €34. € 2 quai de la Citadelle, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 63 92 78 Berques Au Cornet d’Or Flemish atmosphere with refined cuisine. Menus from: € €29 - €53. € 26 rue Espagnole, Bergues T: (0)3 28 68 66 27 Le Berguenard Creative and gastronomic cuisine in a nice little house. Menus from: € €26 - €32.50. € 1 rue Faidherbe, Bergues T: (0)3 28 68 65 00 E: [email protected] Taverne Brueghel The oldest house of the village offering regional speciality. Menus from: €18 - € €25 . 1 rue du Marché aux Fromages, Bergues T: (0)3 28 68 19 19 Brouckerque Le Middel Houck Rustic atmosphere with traditional cuisine. Menus from: € €25 - €45. € Place du village, Brouckerque T: (0)3 28 27 13 46 E: [email protected] Cappelle la Grande Le Bois de Chêne Welcoming rustic atmosphere, traditional and regional cuisine. Menus from: € €25.50 - €51.50. € 48 route de Bergues, Cappelle la Grande T: (0)3 28 64 21 80 F: (0)3 28 61 22 00 www.relaxfrance.net Coudekerque-Branche Hazebrouck Chériennes Le Soubise Regional and gastronomic restaurant. Menus from: € €26 - €39. € 49 route de Bergues, Coudekerque Branche T: (0)3 28 64 66 00 Auberge de la Creule Flemish inn built in bricks, original cuisine mixing regional food and unusual flavours. Menus from: € €26 - € €38.. 1 rue de la Creule, Hazzebrouck T: (0)3 28 48 03 03 E:: [email protected] [email protected] Ferme-Auberge du Prieuré Original cuisine with local products. Menus from: €22. € rue du prieuré, Chériennes T: (0)3 21 86 50 44 T Auberge St Eloi Traditional cuissine with welcoming atmo mosphere. Menus from: €19 9.50 - € €6 65. 60 rue de l’Eglise, e, Hazebrouck Haze T: (0)3 28 40 70 23 E: [email protected] Auberge Sire de Créquy Restaurant housed in an inn, R located in the countryside and offering regional food. Menus from: €10 - €20.60. € Route ute de Créquy, Créquy T: (0)3 21 90 60 24 E: [email protected] Warhem Ferme Auberge de la Becque Farm country inn. Menus from: €17.50 - €20. € 110 rue du Gal de Gaulle, Warhem T: (0)3 28 62 05 01 Flanders Area Bailleul La Pomme d’Or Classical cuisine with nice atm tmosphere. Menus from: €11.5 - €26. € 27 rue d’Ypres, Bailleul T: (0)3 28 49 11 01 E: lapomme-dor@wanad doo.fr Bambecque Vieille Forge Former ironworks, rustic room with a fireplace. Nowadays cooking. Menus from: € €25.70 - €46. € 38 rue Principale, Bambecque T: (0)3 28 27 60 67 Cassel Le Petit Bruxelles Nice outside Flemish house, rustic and Flemish cuisine. Menus from: € €23 - €42. € Route Nationale (Ste Marie Cappel), Cassel T: (0)3 2842 44 64 www.lepetitbruxelles.com Steenbecque Auberge de la Belle Siska In the middle of the countryside, countrys brick house surrounded ded by a flowered garden. Traditional cu cuisine. Menus from: €30.2 .20 - €70. € 20 route Nationa nale, Steen nbecque T: (0)3 28 43 61 1 77 Hesdin Area Azincourt Le Charles VI Traditional restaurant with a wooden and medieval style. Menus from: €13 - €31. € 12, rue Charles VI, Azincourt T: (0)3 21 41 53 00 E: [email protected] Cavron-Saint-Martin La Planquette Traditional restaurant with a rustic style. Menus from: €12.20 - €23.60. € Cavron-Saint-Martin T: (0)3 21 86 90 64 F: (0)3 21 90 39 78 Créquy Fruges Le Cheval Noir Traditional food in a classic room. Menus from: €10 - €16. 25, rue Saint Omer, Fruges 2 T: (0 (0)3 21 04 42 65 Hesdin Au Fil du Temps Adventure cuisiine and from Quebec (Frencch Canada) in the atmosphere o of a bistrot. Menus enus from: from €16.50 - €25 € 4, avenue de Sainte Austreberthe, Hesdin T: (0)3 21 86 83 08 La Bretèche Traditional and local cuisine. Menus from: €16 - €29. € 19, rue du Général Daulle, Hesdin T: (0)3 21 86 80 87 L’Ecurie Friendly and cosy restaurant offering gastronomic and provencal food. Menus from: €12 - € €27.50 with drink. 17, rue Jacquemont, Hesdin T/F: (0)3 21 86 86 86 67 where to eat Huby-Saint-Leu La Garenne Gastronomic cooking in a country room. Menus from: € €29 - €63. € 54, route du 8 Mai, Huby-Saint-Leu T: (0)3 21 86 95 09 E: [email protected] www.pro.wanadoo.fr/la.garenne/ Marles-sur-Canche Au Rendez-Vous des Chasseurs Ajouter : Traditional cooking. Menus from: €10 - €15. Marles-sur-Canche T: (0)3 21 06 10 50 Saulchoy Le Val d’Authie Gastronomic and regional cooking in a friendly and rustic atmosphere. Menus from: €14 - €31. € 60, rue de la Place, Saulchoy T: (0)3 21 90 30 20 Le Touquet Area Le Touquet Brasserie ‘Le Némo‘ Traditional and regiona nal restaurant located on the sea front nt. Menus from: €18.90 - € €35 35. Aqualud - Boulevard de la a Mer, M Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 90 07 08 E: [email protected] www.aqualud.com Café des Sports Traditional Parisian style brasserie. Menus from: €15.90 - €18.90. 22, rue Saint Jean, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 05 22 F: (0)3 21 05 80 01 68 Flavio Luxurious restaurant with gastronomic cuisine. Menus from: € €28 - €95. € 1 et 2, avenue du Verger, Le To Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 10 22 E: [email protected] http://perso.wanadoo.fr/flavio o La Petite Charlotte Good value for money. Menus from: €18 - €29. € 36, rue Sain Saint Jean, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 32 11 F: (0)3 21 05 43 97 Le Café des Arts Gastronomic coo ooking in a contemporary roo om. Menus from: €20 - €40. € 80, rue de Paris, Le e Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 21 55 www.cafedesarts.com m Auberge du Bon Accueil Warm welcome, ttraditional cooking. Menus from: €16 6.10 - €28.80. € RN 39, Attin T: 03 21 06 04 21 E: contact@ @attin-bonaccueil.com www.atti tin-bonaccueil.com Le Côte Sud Traditional restaurant. Menus from: €14 - €35. Me € 187, Boulevard ulevard Jules Peuget, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 41 24 Le "Relais de la Forge" Traditional restaurant restauran with a cosy atmosphere. atmosp Menus from: €10 - €18.50 41, route d’Etaples, Attin T: (0)3 21 86 22 82 L’Escale’ Traditional and nd regional region restaurant with a friendly frie atmosphere. Menus from: €16 - €20 € Avenue de Picardie, Le Tou ouquet T: (0)3 21 05 23 22 www.escale-restaurant.c t.com Le Paris Traditional restaurant. t. Menus from: €17 - €36. 88, rue de Metz,, L Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 79 93 33 www.laparis20 [email protected] Le Jardin A traditio tional style restaurant. Menu nus from: € €20 - €45. € Place de l’Hermitage, Le Touquet Pla T: (0)3 21 05 16 34 E: [email protected] Le Village Suisse Climb the steps to the little tower. Traditional cuisine. Menus from: € €25 - €46. € 52, avenue Saint Jean, Le Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 69 93 F: (0)3 21 05 66 97 Attin Berck-sur-Mer Chez Mireille Warm and nd dynamic atmosphere. Menus from m: € €6.1 - €37.35 € Chemin Genty nty, Berck-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 80 04 40 www.chezmireille.f e.fr Beussent Le Lignier Warm welcoming in a rustic set and with regional food. Menus from: € €20 - €35. € 4, Place de la Mairie, Beussent T: (0)3 0)3 21 90 71 65 F: (0)3 21 86 50 55 Beutin Auberge de la Canche Warm welcoming former inn offering traditional food. Menus from: €14 - €34.50. € 3, route Nationale 39, Beutin T: (0)3 21 06 59 98 E: [email protected] www.aubergedelacanche.com Etaples-sur-Mer Au Marin Joyeux In an old fisherman’s house near to the port and maritime museum. Good fish restaurant. Menus from: €16 78, rue de Rosamel, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 94 64 79 Au Vieux Port Brasserie on the main square. Menus from: €15.50 - €15.90 11, Place du Général de Gaulle, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 94 54 98 Aux Pêcheurs d’Etaples Fresh fish top of the menu. This establishmen nt belongs to the Etaples Fishermen n’s cooperative. Menus from: €13 3 - €35 € Quai de la Canc nche, Etaples sur Mer T: (0)3 21 94 06 0 90 E: rptetaple [email protected] www.cm w.cmeop.com Les 3 Lanternes Crêperie in a restored fisherman’s house. Specialities – fish and pancakes. Menus from: €12.75 - €24 € 98/100, Boulevard de l’Impératrice, Etaples-sur-Mer T: (0)3 21 09 52 74 Estrée Le Relais de la Course original cuisine with spices and herbs. Menus from: €18 - €29. € Vallée de la Course, Estrée T: (0)3 21 06 18 04 E: [email protected] Hucqueliers Auberge d’Hucqueliers Local cuisine. Menus from: € €8 - €21. € 1, Place de la République, Hucqueliers T: (0)3 21 90 51 61 F: (0)3 21 06 43 09 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to eat La Madelaine-sousMontreuil Auberge de la Grenouillère riverside location. 4 Rooms. From: € €74 - € €94. Menus from: € €20 - € €70 70 La Madeleine-sous-Montreuil T: (0)3 21 06 07 22 E: Auberge.de.la.Grenouillere@ @ wanadoo.fr www.lagrenouillere.fr Auberge du Vieux Logis Specialities : ‘Cassoulet with th the goose grease’, l’”Caudière étaploi oise” with moulds of mussel bed Menus from: € €30 - €53. € La Madelaine-sous-Montre reuil T: (0)3 21 06 10 92 http://wb218.lerelaisinternet.com// vieux-logis/ Merlimont La Brasserie de la Plage Sea sight. A wide selection of moulds. Menus from: €13.90 - €18.90 Boulevard de la Manche, Merlimont imont T: (0)3 21 94 67 53 Montreuil-sur-Mer Le Clos des Capucins Excelle ent good value for money cuisine. Le Clo os is situated on the main square. Menu us from: €10 - €37. € 46, Pllace du Général de Gaulle, Montrreuil sur Mer T: (0)3 21 06 08 65 E: clos-d [email protected] Le Relais du Roy A surprisingly blue restaurant! Very good food. Menus from: €13 - €32 32. Rue Pierre Ledent, Montreuil sur Mer T: (0)3 21 81 53 44 E: [email protected] www.relaxfrance.net Sainte-Cécile Les Flots Traditional restaurant. Menus from: €15 - €18.50. Esplanade de la Mer, Sainte - Cécile T: (0)3 (0 21 84 70 33 La Marmite Fishes and d seafoods are in the menu. m Menus from:: €13.90 - €25.20. € Résidence Le e Center, Sainte - C Cécile T: (0)3 21 84 61 1 77 E: lamarmite62@ @wanadoo.fr La Paix Traditional restaurant. Menus from: €12. Esplanade de Sainte - Cécile, Cé Sainte - Cécile T: (0)3 21 84 99 66 Le Sainte-Cécile Traditional restauran urant. Menus from: €10. Boulevard de Sainte-Cé Cécile, Sainte - Cécile T: (0)3 21 84 32 11 1 Saint-Josse Le Relais de St-Josse In the heart of the village, e, Pascale and Louis-Michel will welcome ome you in their café-restaurant and wi will serve you as dishes prepared with h many personality. personalit Menus from: € €23 - €36.5 € 17, rue Grande Place, Pl Saint-Josse T: (0)3 21 94 61 1 75 www.restaura rants-hotels.net/ lerelaisdesain aintjosse/ Verchocq L’Escadrille Great value for money brasserie G style restaurant. On fine days you will see ultra light aircraft take off from the nearby airfield. Menus from: € €9.50 - €62. € 4, Val du Fresne, Verchocq T: (0)3 21 81 33 52 F: (0)3 21 86 46 01 Zoteux Chez Christiane Traditional restaurant. Menus from m: € €9.50 - €21.50. € 14, rue Princip ipale, Zoteux T: (0)3 21 86 51 10 09 F: (0) 21 81 93 24 Lille Area Lille Au Gré du Vin Wine restaurant with spec pecialities from Languedoc. c Mealss from: €25. € 20 rue Péterinck, Lille T: (0)3 20 55 42 51 Brasserie de la Paix Nice brasserie in the town centre Menus from: €15.50 - €23. € 25 Place Rihour, Lille T: (0)3 20 54 70 41 www.brasserielapaix.com Alcide Traditional brasserie Menus from: € €20 - €32. € 5 rue des Débris St Etienne, Lille T: (0)3 20 12 06 95 Clément Marot Gastronomic restaurant using local produce. Menus from: €15 - €45. M € 16 6 rue de Pas, Lille T: ((0)3 20 57 01 10 E: m [email protected] A l’Huîtrière The e mo most famous fish restaurant with a beautiful utiful seafood se shop in a magnificient art deco co house with marine decor. Menus from: € €43 - €110. 3 rue des Chats Bossus, Lille T: (0)3 20 55 43 41 www.huitriere.fr La Baan Thaï Exotic decoration and very thai traditional cuisine. Menus from: € €23 - €36. € 22 Boulevard JB Lebas, Lille T: (0)3 20 86 06 01 69 where to eat Le Bistrot de Pierrot Pierrot a famous character in regional cuisine. Very convivial atmosphere. 6 Place de Béthune, Lille T: (0)3 20 57 14 09 www.bistrot-de-pierrot Le Bistrot Tourangeau Speciality from the Loire region. Menu: €25. € 61 Boulevard Louis XIV, Lille e T: (0)3 20 52 74 64 www.hehochart@nordnet et.fr Le Champlain Stylish decoration and gastronomic cuisine Menus from: € €24 - € €39 9. 13 rue Nicolas Leblanc c, Lille T: (0)3 20 54 01 38 www.lechamplain.fr La Coquille House from the 18th century, nice atmosphere. Menus from: € €28 - €44. € 60 rue St Etienne, Lille T: (0)3 20 54 29 82 E: [email protected] La Cour des Grands Housed in the former 17th ccentury ‘hôtel des Monnaies’ aies’, it offers cuisine from nowadays days in a refined style. Re-opening ing in December. 61 rue e de d la Monnaie, Lille T: (0)3 0)3 20 06 83 61 L’Ecume des Mers Gaastronomic restaurant sp pecialised in seafood. 10 0 rue de Pas, Lille T: (0)3 20 54 95 40 www ww.ecume-des-mers.com L’Esplanade Burgesss aatmosphere and gastrono onomic cuisine. Menus from: €30 - €62. € 84 façade de l’Esplanade, Esplanade, Lille T: (0)3 20 06 58 58 70 Le Passe Porc Specialised in pork meat A la carte: € €8.40 - €13. 155 rue Solférino, Lille T: (0)3 20 42 83 93 Le Val d’Auge Gastronomic restaurant in a rustic style. Menus from: € €32 - €60. 6 805 avenue du Gal de e Gaulle, G Bondues T: (0)3 20 46 26 87 www.valdauge.com Le Sébastopol Gastronomic restaurant Gas in an n aart deco setting. Menuss ffrom: € €26 - €42. € 1 Place Sébastopol, S Lille T: (0)3 20 57 5 05 05 www.restaurant-sebastopol.fr aurant-sebastopol Le Square Rustic and region onal cuisine. Menus from: €9.4 40 - €14. 52 rue Basse, Lille e T: (0)3 20 74 16 17 E: [email protected] liberty Lys-Lez-Lannoy La Marmite Specialised in cook ked pork meat. No menus. From: m: €23. € 93 rue Poincaré aré, Capinghem T: (0)3 20 92 2 12 1 41 Auberge de la Marmotte Brick inn with a charming rustic style Menus from: €12.50 - €46. € 5 rue Jean Lebas, Lys-Lez-Lannoy T: (0)3 20 75 30 95 Chereng Marcq-en-Baroeul Comines Bondues Auberge de l’Harmonie Inn offering gastronomic ic cuisine. Menus from: € €23 - € €75. 75 36 Place de l’Abbé Bonpain, Bond Bondues T: (0)3 20 23 17 02 2 www.aubergehar armonie.fr Le Connétable Pretty farmhouse ouse with exposed beams b and bricks with traditional specialities. specia Menus from om: € €29 - €43. € 1003 avenue enue du gal de gaulle, Bondues Bo T: (0)3 3 20 2 46 85 55 L’Enfant Terrible Nice atmosphere restaurant. Menus from: €19 - €70. € 25 rue du Maréchal Foch, Loos T: (0)3 20 07 22 11 Capinghem Le Verzenay Regional speciality. spec Menus from: €16 - €36. € 142 Route Nationale, Chereng T: (0)3 20 41 14 56 Le Varbet European uropean gastronomic cuisine. Menus from: m: €28 - €74. € 2 rue de Pas, Lille ille T: (0)3 20 54 81 40 E: [email protected] m Loos La Taverne Ste Marguerite Village e inn with traditional cuisin cuisine. Menus ffrom: €10 - €24. € 81 rue de e Lille, Comines T: (0)3 20 39 00 60 Lambersart La Laiterie A renomated gastronomic restaurant near Lille. Menus from: € €28 - €38. € 138 avenue de l’Hippodrome, Lambersart T: (0)3 20 92 79 73 La Table de Didier Beckaert This famous chef has recently moved to the Colysée, a top of the range and avant-garde restaurant offering a refired avant cuisine. Menus: from: € €23 23 - 27 (wine not included) 201, avenue du Colisée, Lambersart T: (0)3 20 45 90 00 L’Auberge de la Garenne Gastronomic restaurant in a cosy rustic style. Menus from: € €20 - €76. € (wines included at €76) € 17 chemin de Ghesles, Marcq-en-Baroeul T: (0)3 20 46 20 20 www.aubergegaren arenne.fr Le Septentrion Surrounded by a park in the Vert Bois Château. Menus from: €15 - €50. € Parc du Château du Vert Bois, Marcq-en-Baroeul T: (0)3 20 46 26 98 Roubaix Chez Charly A famous address for 30 years with traditional cuisine Menus from: €17.50 - €28.50 € 127 avenue Jean Baptiste Lebas, Roubaix - T: (0)3 20 70 78 58 Auberge de Beaumont Family inn with traditional cuisine. Menus from: € €23 - €38.50. € 143 rue de Beaumont, Roubaix T/F: (0)3 20 75 43 28 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to eat Seclin Auberge du Forgeron restaurant offering regional specialities and a brasserie. 17 rue Roger Bouvry, Seclin T: (0)3 20 90 09 52 www.aubergeduforgeron.com Tourcoing La Baratte Gastronomic restaurant in a rustic style. Menus from: €19 - €50. € 395 rue du Clinquet, Tourcoing T: (0)3 20 94 45 63 E: [email protected] Le Plessy Wine restaurant. 31 avenue Alfred Le François, Tourcoing T: (0)3 20 25 07 73 Verlinghem Le Château Blanc Mansion from the early twent enties surrounded by a flowered dg garden. Classical cuisine. Menus ffrom: € €35 - €60. € 93 rue Poincaré, Verlin nghem T: (0)3 20 21 81 41 Villeneuve-d’Ascq La Ferme du Moulin Rustic cuisine in a farm. Menus from: €15 - €30. € 1 avenue du Canteleu, Villeneuve-d’Ascq d’Ascq T: (0)3 20 05 93 95 Wattignies Le Cheval Blanc Modern restaurant with gastronomic cuisine. Menus from: € €23 - €39. € 110 rue du Gal de Gaulle, Wattignies T: (0)3 20 97 34 62 www.relaxfrance.net St-Omer Area Lumbres Le Ristandel & Traditional and regional cuisine. Menus from: €12 - €30 € Chemin min des Boi Bois, AcquinWestbecourt, stbecourt, Lum Lumbres T: (0)3 21 38 59 90 www.aa-st-omer-golf www.aa-st-omer-golfclub.com St-Omer La Brasserie Audomaroise Brasserie restaurant and micro brewery. Menus from: fr €8.40 - €24 € € 6-8, rue Louis s Martel, Marte St-Omer T: (0)3 21 88 08 80 E: brasserie-audomaroise@ @ wanadoo.fr Le Cygne Gastronomic onomic ccooking. Menus from: €13 - €45. Men € 8, rue Caventou, St-Omer T: (0)3 21 98 20 52 www.restaurantlecygne.fr La Belle Epoque Gastronomic cooking – fish and regional cooking ng. Menus from: €12.50 - €26. 6, Place Paul Painlev evé, St-Omer T/F: (0)3 21 38 22 2 93 9 Houlle A la Ferme Loisel Gastronomic restaurant. Menus from: €17 - €39 € 11, Rue Hellebroucq, Houlle T: (0)3 21 95 35 24 E: [email protected] Auberge de l’Etang Poupart Gastronomic and regional cooking using local produces, with a rustic style. Menus from: € €20 - €30. € 12, impasse des Etangs, Houlle T: (0)3 21 93 05 26 E: [email protected] www.loisirs-gourmets.com Au Rallye d’Artois Calm atmosphere and gastronomic and regional food. Menus from: €13 - €34. € 31, route de Watten ten, Houlle T: (0)3 21 93 12 82 E: rallyeartois@loisirs-g -gourmets.com www.rallyedartois.com m Auxi-le-Château Au Canard Gourmand A family restaurant in a distinctly ‘ducky’ decor. Menus from: €10.80 - €18. 26, rue Albert Vermaelen, Auxi-le-Château T: (0)3 21 04 50 51 St-Martin-au-Laert Blangy-sur-Ternoise Le Bowling Traditional cooking. g. Menus from: €15 5.50 - €32 € Route de Calai ais, St Martin au Laert T: (0)3 21 39 88 18 E: [email protected] [email protected] www.loisirs-gourmets.com w.loisirs-gourmets.co Tilques La Crinoline & Gastronomic and an regional cooking with a rusticc room. Regular cookery lessons on n Thursdays. Menus from m: € €25.50 - €42. € 44, route Nat ationale 43, Tilques T: (0)3 21 93 86 62 E: aubergecrinolin [email protected] www.lacrinoline.co com St Pol-sur-Ternoise Area St-Pol-sur-Ternoise Restaurant-Brasserie La Saint-Poloise Brasse asserie and brewery in one. Menus from: €11 - €28 € 3, rue de la Calandre, andre, Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise T: (0)3 21 41 91 00 E: [email protected] Avesnes-le-Comte Le Pave Avesnois A warm welcome and good value for money cuisine. Menus from: €10 - €21. € 112, Grande Rue, Avesnes-le-Comte T: (0)3 21 73 40 99 F: (0)3 21 73 41 17 Au Relais du Vieux Chêne A good family restaurant in a country setting. Colouring-in books available. Menus from: €10 - €16. 5, rue de la Gare, Blangy-sur-Ternoise T: (0)3 21 41 90 7 70 E: aux-relais-duvieuxc uxchene@ wanadoo.fr www.auxrelaisduvieu uxchene.com Estrée-Wamin Auberge de la Haute Estrée A family ru run restaurant offering a warm welcome in a country setting. Menus from: €17 - €21. € 11, route de Saint Pol, Estrée-Wamin T: (0)3 21 55 01 41 E: [email protected] http//perso.wanadoo.fr/auberge. haute-estree Fillièvres Auberge du Vieux Moulin Menus from: € €22 - €27. € 19, rue de Saint Pol, Fillièvres T: (0)3 21 47 93 42 E: [email protected] www.aubergefillievres.com La Thieuloye Les Quatre Vents A family run restaurant with a warm welcome in a country setting. Menus from: €10 - €20.50. € 1, route Nationale 41, La Thieuloye T: (0)3 21 03 23 24 71 StMichel-sur-Ternoise Catherinette A good family restaurant with playground for the children. Menus from: €13 - €32. € Rue d’Ostreville – BP 47, St-Michel-sur-Ternoise T: (0)3 21 03 12 42 F: (0)3 21 41 1 76 72 Valenciennes Area L’Escargot Brasserie style restaurant. Meals from: €25. € 34 Place d’armes, Valencie ennes T: (0)3 27 46 29 61 La Planche à Pain Occitane and regional specialities. speciali Menus us from: € €22 - €27. € 1 rue d’Oultreman, Valencie Valenciennes T: (0)3 27 7 46 18 28 E: [email protected] heapain@wanadoo www.home-gastronomie.com e-gastronomie.co Artres Marly La Gentilhommière Former farm, very nice place to stay in the countryside. Quiet et rooms with view on the garden. Face Eglise, Artres T: (0)3 27 28 18 80 E: [email protected] Les Forges Nice façade with red b bricks and rustic atmosphere. Meals from: €17 - €32 € 58 rue Drue, Marly T: (0)3 0)3 27 41 31 22 Valenciennes Le Bistrot d’en Face Specialised in meats and located in the centre. Menus from: €17 - € €29. 9. 5 avenue d’Amster msterdam, Valenciennes T: (0)3 27 45 25 2 25 Brasserie Arthur Reall brasserie style. Men enus from: € €26.60 - €29.90. € 46 6 bis rue de Famars, Valenciennes T: (0)3 27 46 14 15 E:: [email protected] Sebourg Le Clos de la Perrière Little farmhouse in this his charming village. Personalised cooking. Menus from: €18.50 - €37.35. 32 rue Vérimetz, Sebo ourg T: (0)3 27 26 53 33 Le Musigny Burgess rooms with h comfortable sofas and traditional cuisine. Menus from: € €27 7 - €72. € 90 avenue enue de Liège T: (0)3 ( 27 41 49 30 Quiévrechain Manoir de la Tombelle Nice burgess house se from the 1920’s 1920 surrounded by a garden with a pond. pon Traditional cuisine ne. 135 avenue Je ean Jaurès, Quiévrechain n T: (0)3 27 35 12 30 Raismes La Grignotière Traditional cuisine from the 80’s. T Menus from: €18.50 - €32.50. € 6 rue Jean Jaurès, Raismes T: (0)3 27 36 91 99 Brasserie Audomaroise, St-Omer 72 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. where to eat Estaminets Trélon Avesnois Area Le Framboisier Regional specialties. Menus from: €11 - €37. € 1, rue Francois Ansieau, Trélon T: (0)3 27 59 73 34 www.terascia.com Avesnelles Le Pen'tière Traditional restaurant with regional specialities. Menus from : €11 - 29.50 21, route de Paris, Avenelles T: (0)3 27 61 03 45 F: (0)3 27 51 91 88 Dourlers Auberge du Châtelet Gastronomic restaurant Menus from: € €23 - 50 « Les Haies à charmes », RN2, Dourlers T: (0)3 27 61 06 70 F: (0)3 27 61 20 02 E: [email protected] www.aubergeduchatelet.com Gussignies Au Baron Brewery and restaurant serving ng traditional and regioanl cuisin sine. Restaurant open Friday ev evenings, Saturdays and Sunday ev evenings. Prior booking for groups and d individuals. Menus from: €14.50 - €27. € Place du Fond des Ro ocs, Gussignies T: (0)3 27 66 88 61 F: (0)3 27 39 89 04 St Waast la Vallée Le Relais de Moneuse Gastronomic restaurant with regioanl specialties. Menus from: €19 - €37. € RN 49, Saint Waast la Vallée T: (0)3 27 66 88 66 F: (0)3 27 63 09 15 www.relaxfrance.net Flanders Area: Cassel La Taverne flamande Situated on the main square of Cassel and Flemish speciali ecialities. Menus from: €14 - 22 34 Grand Place, Casse el T: (0)3 28 42 42 59 Douai Area Orchies La Chaumière Regional house with rustic atmosphere. Menus from: € €25 - €62.50. € Route de Marchiennes, Orch chies T: (0)3 20 71 86 38 Dunkerque Area Dunkerque Au Petit Pierre Friendly restaurant in a 18th centu tury building. Menus from: €15 - 26 4 rue Dampierre, Dunkerque ue T: (0)3 28 66 28 36 www.aupetitpierre.com L’Estaminet flamand A very typical estamin inet with regional food Menus from: €7 - 10 6 rue des fusillé lés marins, Dunkerque T: (0)3 28 66 98 35 T Kasteel Hof Typical estaminet offe ering regional food only. Menus : from: €18 8 8 rue St Nicolas, s, Cassel T: (0)3 28 40 59 29 Godewaersvelde Het Blauwershof An authentic estaminet where you play, laugh and sign. Flemish food only. Menus: €16 9 rue d’Eecke, ke Godewaersvelde T: (0)3 28 49 45 11 Estaminets The word « estaminet » means « a small village pub». Today these estaminets are the best place to enjoy the generous flavours of local produce, sample with due moderation, a true traditionallybrewed beer and rediscover the convivial atmosphere of the estaminets of an earlier age with traditionnal games, a way of life that is typical of the Flemish soul. Quaedypre Taverne du Westhoek Flemish tavern with th regional specialities. 2 route de Wylder, Quaed aedypre T: (0)3 28 68 68 14 h seafood, seasonal fruits Fres 73 where to eat Hesdin Area St-Omer Area Le Touquet Area Douriez Wismes Le Touquet L’Estaminet de l’Andouiller A village pub named the Andouille maker which serves its own home made, award winning Andouille (chitterling sausage) as well as fish, cheese and meat dishes.. Regional produce shop. Menus from: € €8 - €25. € 15, Place du Marché, Dou uriez T: (0)3 21 90 41 53 Auberge de la Mairie Estaminet. Traditional cooking g : ‘Menu à la planche’ ( local delicacies presented p on a w wooden board) Menus ffrom: €10 - €25 € 3, rue de e Merck, Wismes T: (0)3 21 12 69 94 F: (0)3 21 95 64 21 Le Patio Restaurant of charm, original cooking of the North. Animation off former games (frog) and magic ‘ close ed up ‘ at table. Menu from: €11 - €20 0 80, rue de Londres, Le L Touquet T: (0)3 21 05 27 27 www.lepatio-touq uquet.com Lille Area Lille Estaminet T Rijsel & Chez la Vieille Nice estaminet atmosphere with regional cuisine. Menus: €10.50. 25 & 60, rue de Gand, Lille T: (0)3 20 15 01 59 St-Pol-sur-Ternoise Area Valhuon L’Estaminet du Randonneur Kitchen from products of soils. Meal on ‘planche’ 1, rue de Pernes, Valhuon T: (0)3 21 03 16 72 Valentiennes Area Haspres Auberge St Hubert Traditional cuisine in a rustic style rooms oms with a fireplace. Meals from: € €20.60 - €43.0 € Route de Denain, Haspres T: (0)3 27 25 70 97 E: auberge.st.hubert.haspres@ wanadoo.fr .f La Ducasse Menus: €11 95, rue Solférino, Lille T: (0)3 20 57 34 10 L’Gaïette Menus us: €18 30, rue Masséna, Lille T: (0)3 20 54 81 88 Villeneuve d’Ascq Quanta-Estaminet flamand Next xt to the Lac du heron, this estami minet welcome you in a convivial atmosph phere and propose you a selection o of flemish specialities. Menu: € €9.20 20 - 13.57 Closed every y night, nig Saturday and Sunday. 7, chemin du Grand Marais Ferme Petiprez, Villeneuve d’Ascq T: (0)3 20 19 07 08 Estaminet T Rijsel, Lille 74 When dialing from outside France, delete 0 and dial the international dialing code +33. Prize Draw Rules: 1. Package 1: Two night’s bed and breakfast accommodation for two people in a 3 star hotel in the destination of your choice within the Pas-de-Calais. 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