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The Chateau de Pierrefonds Picardy
Never underestimate the power of the imagination says Gillian Thornton as she enjoys the medieval fantasy that is Château de Pierrefonds. Walking steadily up through
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One of the best places to enjoy Autumn in France | Pas-de-Calais
Any time is perfect to head to Pas-de-Calais and soak up the region’s rich culture and heritage, its authentic homegrown cuisine, take a stroll on
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Pas-de-Calais – the great outdoors across the Channel…
Endless beaches that feature silky sand beaches, shimmering bays, secret coves, and dramatic clifftops. Glorious countryside peppered with welcoming inns and crisscrossed by hiking paths
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Discover real Pas-de-Calais: heritage, history & heavenly beaches
Nip across the Channel and discover real Pas-de-Calais, a land of authentic fishing villages with a timeless beauty, Belle Epoque seaside resorts, historic towns, and
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The Calais Dragon – an extraordinary ride!
Calais is the perfect destination for a weekend, day trip and city break. There’s plenty to do and see from museums to memorial sites. The
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The fascinating Familistère Guise: A French social palace
Several years ago, I saw a black and white photo of a run down but enormous building in a small town called Guise, not far
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The sparkling Beer scene in Lille, northern France
Beer producers in the far north of France are revitalising the brewing industry, and in Lille micro-breweries have taken beer to new heights! Is beer
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Agincourt Medieval Fete
Experience a taste of medieval life in the lush green countryside of Azincourt in northern France. On one fateful day, 25 October 1415, a famous
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What to see and do in Aisne, Picardy
The department of Aisne in Picardy is the ancient cradle of France. Its capital Laon was once also the capital of France, and it is
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Agincourt | The legends and a historic museum
There are no real winners when two nations fall out, but today we live in an age when wars can rumble on for years and
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