Northern France combines a carefully preserved coastal environment with nature parks and national heritage sites at Cap Blanc Nez and Cap Gris Nez, plus bird reserves in the Bay of the Canche, and an inland area with a wide variety of natural habitats.

With 120 km of sand beaches, the Opal Coast is both welcoming and wild, with dunes, forests, cliffs and open spaces where sand yachts glide and kites dance in the wind.

A region of great natural beauty, Northern France has three regional parks covering one-fourth of its area-ideal for hiking.

Visitors can also experience nature from the vantage point of an extensive network of inland waterways.

Vacations are now more than ever an opportunity for learning about the world around us, and for the past 12 years, National Open Days for business have allowed visitors to get to know industrial sites and discuss current events with their operators.

Lille welcomes visitors with :

• 403 hotels with over 16,800 rooms
• more than 4,000 traditional restaurants
• 6 holiday residences
• 375 camping grounds
• 9 vacation villages