by Benoît Diéval | Dec 8, 2022 | Arts and crafts, Nature and leisure, Parks and gardens, Through the countryside
In the Côte d’Opale’s hinterland there is a secret country, bucolic and simple, which only reveals its beauty to those who know how to take their time. A land of rivers, hedgerows and forests. A land of mills, châteaux, whitewashed houses and farms covered in...
by Benoît Diéval | Dec 7, 2022 | Family friendly, Nature and leisure, Through the countryside, Unesco
The most beautiful way to explore the marshland is by boat In Saint-Omer there is a little corner of paradise that has been created and maintained by local people since the Middle Ages. This spot is known as the Audomarois Marsh – Audomar being the name of...
by Benoît Diéval | Dec 7, 2022 | Nature and leisure, Non classé, On the Opal Coast
The GR120, 175 km of walking route in France The “GR” in France stands for Grande Randonnée, they are long-distance signposted walks all over France. They can be followed by visitors for several days. The GR 120 in Pas-de-Calais, also known as the Coastal Trail,...
by Benoît Diéval | Oct 20, 2022 | Family friendly, Nature and leisure, Through the countryside
Enjoy a sumptuous journey through a cultural and natural landscape The strange mists of the marshes of Guines and Audomarois (around Saint-Omer), the bucolic landscapes of the Aa and Hem valleys, the gracefully undulating hills and Bocage hedgerows of the...
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...
by JimmyBWY | Aug 5, 2021 | Nature and leisure, On the Opal Coast, Partners
1,500 km of cycling discovery route Fresh sea air, lighthouses, beaches, cliffs … When you cycle along La Vélomaritime®, the promise of a maritime experience is kept. But there’s more to it! The 1,500 km of cycle route also allows you to discover the riches of a...
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