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Boulogne-sur-Mer – a town with a history
“If it were but 300 miles further off… how the English would rave about it” It was Charles Dickens who said this and he was …
Hardelot, The Opal Coast, Pas-de-Calais
Hardelot is a small, elegant and charming seaside town that never seems to be over crowded. It has a lovely beach and sea front shops …
Museums in Nord-Pas de Calais
The region of Nord-Pas de Calais offers a fabulous range of art and cultural collections despite being one of the smallest regions of France. Its …
A wealth of art and culture in Nord-Pas de Calais
Culture vultures who visit Nord Pas-de-Calais will find plenty to keep them happy as there are artistic treasures galore in the region. Nord Pas-de-Calais although …
Le Touquet Paris-Plage celebrates 100 years of township
2012 was the 100th anniversary of Le Touquet Paris-Plage gaining the title of “commune.” It officially became a town in 1912 and there are plenty …
The curious tale of the Twisted Church Steeple of Verchin
A curious and fun story about a twisted church steeple in a tiny village called Verchin in the 7 Valleys area of Pas-de-Calais. The …
Country Crafts of France: The Moulin de Lugy, Pas-de-Calais
One of the things that is very clear when living in the region of Nord Pas-de-Calais, is the enduring reverence that people here have …
Public Transport in Calais
The details of public transport in, to and from Calais. Arriving on Foot at Calais Port If you’re arriving from the UK via ferry …
Nord-Pas de Calais, best kept secret of France
The Nord-Pas de Calais region in the north of France may not have the sun, the film stars or the ostentatious wealth of the …
Top Ten things to do in Calais town
There’s plenty to do in Calais town in the department of Pas-de-Calais if you’re on a day trip or a visit – we’ve put together …