A holiday home in Nord-Pas-de-Calais is a great way to see France
A holiday home or holiday rental in Nord-Pas-de-Calais on the Belgian border is a great way to explore the countryside of northern France. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the region's strategic location and natural resources have often been a source of conflict and many of the major battles of the first and second World Wars took place in the area. Rent a holiday house in the seaside towns of Le Touquet or Equihen to explore this historic region and its unique landscape.
A holiday home in the cities of Northern France
Travellers who rent a holiday house or book a holiday apartment in the region can visit Lille, Nord-Pas-de-Calais' largest city. Amongst the city's many attractions, the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille houses paintings by Goya, Monet and Van Gogh in a Bell Epoque style building. Lille's 18th century citadel, the Roman Catholic cathedral and the city's three botanical gardens are all well worth a visit. In Tourcoing travellers can see the Church of St Christopher, one of the best examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in the region. The historic towns and cities of Nord-Pas-de-Calais have a unique culture that is distinctly French but is strongly influenced by neighbouring Belgium and by English culture from across the Channel.
Exploring the historic region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais
A holiday house, holiday apartment or holiday home makes a great base from which to explore Nord-Pas-de-Calais and the north of France. The area is largely countryside and travellers can spend days exploring the pleasant and gentle landscape and visiting the small towns they come across. Even the smallest of towns and villages in Nord-Pas-de-Calais often have historic buildings and many World War II sites and memorials can be found throughout the region. Belgium can be easily reached from holiday rentals and holiday homes in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and visitors can see the similarities and differences between France and the French speaking area of Flanders on the other side of the border.