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The cheeses and beer of Belval Abbey

The cheeses and beer of Belval Abbey

by Benoît Diéval | Dec 7, 2022 | Foodie heaven, Heritage and discovery, Through the countryside

Tours, accommodation and fine cheese at the Abbey This is the story of an abbey hidden deep in a wooded and leafy valley in the Ternois, at the heart of the Countryside area.  Founded in the 19th century, Trappist nuns manufactured cheeses here to fund their...
The UNESCO World Heritage bell towers of Pas-de-Calais

The UNESCO World Heritage bell towers of Pas-de-Calais

by Benoît Diéval | Oct 19, 2022 | Around Louvre-Lens, Heritage and discovery, On the Opal Coast, Through the countryside, Unesco

Pas-de-Calais boasts six bell towers – or belfries – that have been raised over the centuries. Symbols of wealth in times past, they are part of our heritage and epitomise our history and the power of their respective towns.  Decorated with sculptures...
The finest lace in France

The finest lace in France

by Benoît Diéval | Oct 18, 2022 | Arts and crafts, Family friendly, Heritage and discovery, On the Opal Coast

The label that denotes exceptional lace fabrics in France  ‘DENTELLE DE CALAIS-CAUDRY’®, AN EXCEPTIONAL LABEL.  Lace work from Calais and from Caudry owes its reputation to the production of exceptional fabric woven on Leavers machines. These weaving crafts...
Relive 1415 and the Battle of Agincourt 

Relive 1415 and the Battle of Agincourt 

by Benoît Diéval | Oct 17, 2022 | Family friendly, Heritage and discovery, Through the countryside

AGINCOURT, MEDIEVAL HISTORY CENTRE  The history of the Battle of Agincourt Over the centuries, relations between France and England have not always been as rosy as they are today. On 25th October 1415, 8,500 men, including 7,000 French, lost their lives...
The medieval dungeon in Bours

The medieval dungeon in Bours

by Benoît Diéval | Oct 14, 2022 | Family friendly, Heritage and discovery, Through the countryside

Explore the secrets of a knight’s castle  A castle restored thanks to the passion of locals The little commune of Bours, whose inhabitants are known by the quirky name ‘Boursicotiers’, always sailed easily through history and stands out thanks to an example of...
Explore Northern France’s mining heritage

Explore Northern France’s mining heritage

by Benoît Diéval | Oct 13, 2022 | Around Louvre-Lens, Heritage and discovery, Nature and leisure, Unesco

Climb to the summit of a slag heap The most popular mining heritage sites in Pas-de-Calais : Loos-en Gohelle, the tallest slag heaps in Europe In Loos-en-Gohelle, the twin slag heaps are the tallest in Europe, standing 186m above sea level. Adapted to make it possible...

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