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The Nord Pas-de-Calais is so often passed by as tourists rush to more southern climes.  And it's a shame.  It is true to say that the weather is more akin to that of Southern England, but in the summer it can be very pleasant and there are some splendid sights to be seen with delightful coastline and sleepy villages further inland.
Nord Pas de Calais beaches Nord Pas de Calais beaches Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Cap Blanc Nez and Cap Gris Nez Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Nausicaa Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - La Coupole Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - WW1 Sites Favourite towns in the Nord Pas de Calais Favourite towns in the Nord Pas de Calais Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - The Blockhaus d'Eperlecques Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Seven Valleys Maze Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Chemin de fer de la Baie de Somme Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Cité Souterraine de Naours Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Passion d’Aventure Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Eurolac miniature park Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Aqualud water park at Le Touquet Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Dennly's family theme park Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Bagatelle Amusement Park Day Trip around Boulogne Day Trip around Calais Day Trip around St.Omer Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - Prés du Hem leisure park Nord Pas-de-Calais attractions - WWI sites in Thiepval and Péronne Information on Gerberoy and other favourite towns in the Nord Pas-de-Calais Map of Nord Pas de Calais

France For Families brings you a wealth of information on this lovely region including advice on the best towns to visit, our favourite tourist attractions, delightful beaches, excellent restaurants and even information on  market days.

We also have ideas to share if you want to just hop across the channel for an enjoyable day trip to sample a bit of French cuisine, culture and gastronomy!

If you know of any other special attractions or places which aren't listed then please let us know using our feedback form.

The Best Attractions in the North

The incredible Bloackhaus built to launch V2 rockets in WW2

Best Towns in the Nord Pas de Calais

Museum of the great war (WW1) at Peronne

We pick our Favourite Restaurants

Restaurant du Cap at Cap Blanc-Nez - ideally situated for day trippers just a short drive from Calais

The best beaches!
 

Day Trips  We take great pleasure once or twice a year in planning day trips to France.  The cost is substantially less than a complete holiday due in no small part to the attractive deals offered by the ferry and train operators.  Many people use these simply for stocking up on booze, whereas we prefer to have a day immersed in French culture, taking the opportunity to visit one of the attractions in the area as well as planning a meal in one of our favourite restaurants.

Temperature ProfileWeather.. in the Nord Pas de Calais region is very similar to that in the UK, heavily influenced by the Atlantic, resulting in a mild climate and yet affected by higher rainfall than most areas of France.  More...

The other side!