Sailing, windsurfing and speed-sailing are special favorites in Northern France. But there are also a host of others sports, many played at national or international level :

• France’s no. 4 region for sports
• Paris-Roubaix cycling race
• Liévin athletics meet (leading event of its type in the world)
• Le Touquet Enduro motorcycle race
• 21 golf courses
• 11,000 sports clubs
• Amateur sporting clubs in our region count nearly 860,000 licensed members

Professional sports clubs for handball, volleyball, basketball and cycling contribute to the region’s standing in France and Europe-wide.

The region often hosts big events, reflecting the population’s enthusiasm for the sport...