Around Lille: 10 Amazing Sites to Discover

Welcome to my guide on the top 10 things to see around Lille! Nestled in the picturesque Hauts-de-France region of northern France, Lille is a city bursting with ... Read more!

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A new name for a French region: Hauts-de-France

The important news of the day is the new name chosen for the French region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie. It was announced this very morning that the newly created region of ... Read more!

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Lille Christmas Market: What To See in 2023

Lille Christmas Market is wonderfully set in the city’s busy shopping district and is a popular destination for French, British and Belgian visitors. Let’s look closely and find ... Read more!

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Maroilles, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Maroilles is a typical cheese from the Nord-Pas-de-Calais. It is a cow’s milk cheese with a soft pâte (uncooked and unpressed) and with a moist, brick red, washed ... Read more!

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Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Nord-Pas-de-Calais was a French administrative region now part of the Hauts-de-France region. Located in the north of France it is surrounded by Picardy to the south, Belgium to ... Read more!

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Lille

The once industrial Lille is worth a visit on your way to London, Paris or Brussels with a beautifully restored old town that will surprise you. Its flamboyant ... Read more!

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Discover the lofty Belfries of Flanders

A great symbol of emerging civic independence, the belfries of Flanders have proudly served as tokens of the influence and wealth gained by the region’s towns. Built in ... Read more!

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