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Auvers-sur-Oise in the footsteps of Van Gogh
Auvers-sur-Oise in Picardy, northern France, needs little introduction as the last place that Vincent van Gogh lived and painted in 1890, during the last seventy ...
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The Palais des Beaux Arts Lille
I’ve been to Lille several times and somehow never managed to get to the Palais des Beaux Arts. So one sunny morning I set off ...
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Three Stunning Towns To Visit In France In Autumn
Autumn in France, is one of the best times for a visit, whether it is to the south, the north, east or west. The temperature ...
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Villa Cavrois – An Art Deco Jewel In France
Just outside Lille, the lovely capital city of northern France, lies Villa Cavrois, an extraordinary mansion that has been restored meticulously by the Centre des ...
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Aire-sur-la-Lys Relaxing French Holiday Destination
Glass of bubbly in hand, I find myself relaxing by the waterside, soaking up the sun next to the hubby, while our two children play ...
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10 Reasons To Visit Arras, Hauts De France
The beautiful city of Arras is a fabulous, atmospheric, and architecturally striking place to visit. It was decimated during WW1 and rebuilt but it’s hard to ...
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Lille Braderie Europe’s Biggest Boot Fair!
The flea markets of France are well known, but the biggest and many say the best in Europe and one of the top flea markets ...
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10 Fab Places To Eat Out On The Opal Coast
The hauts de France in the far north is not known for its haut cuisine but for foodies who love fresh fish, tasty steak frites, ...
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10 Summer Must-do Things In Saint-Omer Northern France
Saint-Omer is a perfect summer getaway! Avoid the struggle of a long plane journey and get some well-deserved time-out in this little haven of peace ...
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Anne Valerie Hash exhibits at Calais Lace Museum
When Paris designer and costume creator extraordinaire Anne Valerie hash offered some of her collection for an exhibition to the renowned museum of lace in ...
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