City: Hauts-de-France
Top Things to do in Hauts-de-France
Top Hotels in Hauts-de-France
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Hauts-de-France, France
Hauts-de-France is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014, from a merger of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy. The new region came into existence on 1 January 2016, after the regional elections in December 2015.
Restaurants in Hauts-de-France
1. Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,266 reviews
Amiens Cathedral is one of the finest examples of late Gothic art in Europe. It is also the Cathedral of records since it is the largest in France and the spire rises to a height of 112.70 meters. The towers provide splendid views of the city and of the last medieval steeple still be seen on a Cathedral. Re-opening of the Cathedral Treasury. Cathedral designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > April, May, June, September: Guided tour at 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday, Unaccompanied tour from 2.30 to 5.15 p.m. > July, August: Guided tour at 11 a.m., Unaccompanied tour from 2.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. > October to March: Guided tour at 3.45 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. > Last Sunday in September. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By 187147George - Paris, France
This beautiful cathedral has a summer 22.00 light and music show for around 35 minutes The transformation on the cathedral facade is exceptional and extremely well performed. I would definitely recommend this free show
2. Grande Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,798 reviews
Main square where the magnificent 17th-century Vieille Bourse is located.
Reviewed By V4445JLroberto - Crofton, United States
The Grand Place of Lille is a great place to meet up with friends to then walk Vieux Lille, sit at a cafe for a wine or beer, and people watching.
3. Baie de Somme
4. Le Touquet Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,797 reviews
Reviewed By Jojoma7 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Very large beach, there are impressive tides, we liked to go hiking, few people early in the morning, a little more during the day, the sea is refreshing
5. Foret de Compiegne
6. Calais Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 735 reviews
Reviewed By Drew040874 - London, United Kingdom
We visited on a glorious summers day and spent the whole day on the beach. They have done a brilliant job in renovating the area. The beach is clean with very attentive life guards. The facilities are clean and tidy and plenty of places to get snacks or something more formal, there are restaurants are close by. First time swimming in the English Channel. Was fun watching all the ferries coming and going to and from Dover. The ferries don’t disrupt your visit to the beach. Free all day parking. Something the UK seaside towns needs to do! Can’t wait to go back.
7. The Burghers of Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By Nanette132 - Brisbane, Australia
Read the story and you can't help be moved by the history behind the sculptures and it's captured here in Calais in front of the famous town hall, and set amongst a very well maintained garden of tulips, standard roses irises etc.
8. l'Hotel de Ville de Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By Tom_Shelle19 - Wallasey, United Kingdom
We went over on New Year’s Eve, they still had the Christmas decorations up, absolutely beautiful, well worth a visit when you get off the ferry, simply stunning
9. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 886 reviews
Reviewed By 305carab - San Antonio, United States
The cathedral is a gorgeous example of beautiful gothic architecture...the stain glass alone makes the cathedral worth a visit. Make sure to do a lap around the outside of the cathedral as well, there’s some really neat old timey buildings and homes around the backside! It looks like the cathedral is undergoing some renovations on the inside and along the outside a bit as well, so just a heads up on that. But definitely recommend.
10. Chateau-Thierry Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By romcgee
While the monument is impressive, the visitor center/museum is the treasure on this stop. It provides excellent descriptions of what happened in this area during the Great War. Plan at least an hour in the visitors center.
