Northern France Tourist Information & Visitors Guide
Northern France enjoys a striking landscape, some magnificent cities and a long and varied coastline. Richly endowed with cathedrals, abbeys & palaces, bustling fresh produce markets bring a splash of colour to many town and village squares. Our Tourist Information and Visitor Guide will help you make informed choices to make your visit to Northern France a memorable one
Northern France Highlights
- Bayeux Tapestry - made during the 11th century, recounts William the Conqueror's famous 1066 victory over England
- Boulogne - Haute Ville - enchanting old town of Boulogne with winding cobbled streets
- Boulogne - Nausicaa - aquarium and sea centre that opens up the mysterious underwater world
- Le Mont-St-Michel Abbey - a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael
- Le-Mont-St-Michel-Village - medieval settlement on the island
- Monet's Garden - See Monet's most famous paintings come to life in his glorious garden at Giverny
- Reims Cathedral - a superb example of high gothic architecture and 13th century stained glass
- Rouen Cathderal - a magnificent cathedral immortalised by Monet in many of his paintings
- Rouen Old Town - a maze of cobbled streets and ancient buildings, a haven for antique lovers
Plan your visit to Northern France
- Northern France Hotels - hotels, chateux and more
- Northern France Attractions - view our places to visit, eat and shop
- Northern France Short Breaks - for short break ideas and offers, including breaks by car and Eurostar
- Calais - a busy ferry terminal, great for shopping and still in sight of the white cliffs of Dover
- Boulogne - a busy fishing port, crammed with seafood restaurants and lively bars
- Le Touquet - long sandy beaches & fabulous restaurants, a stylish seaside resort
- Lille - a bustling city imbued with the sights, sounds and smells of Northern France
- Normandy - lush countryside, a long a varied coastline, ancient cities and chic resorts
- Champagne - vineyards rolling into the distance, pretty villages and of course, champagne - lots of it
