Top Things to do in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Top Hotels in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
- 1. Carlton Hotel
- 2. Best Western Premier Why Hotel
- 3. Boa Hotel BW Signature Collection
- 4. OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
- 5. Ibis Budget Berck sur Mer
- 6. Hotel l'Escale
- 7. Hotel L'Arbre Voyageur, BW Premier Collection
- 8. Royal Hainaut Spa & Resort Hotel
- 9. The Originals Berck-sur-Mer Neptune
- 10. Grand Hotel Bellevue
What to do and see in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Discover the best top things to do in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France including Grande Place, Old Stock Exchange, Beffroi de Douai, Saint-Omer Cathedrale, La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais, Le Touquet Beach, Musee La Piscine, Carriere Wellington, Calais Beach, l'Hotel de Ville de Calais.
Restaurants in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
1. 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.
2. Old Stock Exchange
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
Designed by architect Julien Destrée, the Old Stock Exchange (circa 1653) is a magnificent example of the Flemish baroque style.
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
Marvelous building dominating the main square of the old city. Amazing architecture and details, both on exterior and in the courtyard.
3. Beffroi de Douai
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4.5 based on 253 reviews
The visit of the belfry (14-15th) will allow you to discover its rooms and espacially the 62th bells of its carillon which is a real musical instrument. Enjoy a panoramic, unforgettable view of the old Douai from the platform.
4. Saint-Omer Cathedrale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 460 reviews
Reviewed By rianda
During my 8 weeks walking through UK and France I saw many churches and Cathedrals and rate St Omer Cathedral as one of the better Cathedrals I visited
5. La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Established in Calais, inside an authentic nineteenth century lace factory, the Museum of Lace and Fashion is a specialist museum for the famous lace woven on looms. A museum of both fashion and industry, its vast galleries present the techniques, the lingerie and haute couture associated with this prestigious textile, as well as its most contemporary aspects. The high point of a visit to this important museum is to discover the lace weaving looms in operation, those monumental cast iron machines that produce this exceptional fabric.
Reviewed By FrancesS527 - Ashford, United Kingdom
The history of lace making from Tudor to the present day kicks off a series of excellently presented rooms, with some interactive bits, culminating in the spectacular machine room with working demo of a real engineering marvel making a great swathe of curtain lace. The way lace was used in clothes from the adorable (baby bonnets) to the bizarre (take my word for it & go see) developed as machines replaced handwork & modern designers and artists found new ways to exploit the lace technology. The in-depth explanation of this technology & the range of skills needed was mind-boggling. My top pick - the life of Joan of Arc woven in Nottingham for a Paris exhibition. Current "special" section is a load of amazing couture, not all lace to be sure, by Belgian Olivier Theyskens - some pieces more wearable than others... A good deal of the labelling is bilingual, nice loos, park the other side of the river & enjoy a fine view of Calais cathedral from the high bridge.
6. Le Touquet Beach
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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
7. Musee La Piscine
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4.5 based on 1,625 reviews
Reviewed By editorgoodlifefrance - Kent, United Kingdom
La Piscine was the municipal swimming pool for the city, built in 1932. It operated into the 1990s when the city really needed a new, modern pool and rather than let this incredible art deco wonder go to rot, it was turned into a museum. The architect also transformed the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, a former train station. It is sensational, retaining the pool, changing rooms, the mosaic art deco glories and filling the museum with wonderful artworks, Picasso, Claudel & so many more The Henri Bouchard atelier is breath-taking, filled with his sculptures. It really looks as if the great artist just popped out and is coming back any time. Next door, a room encourages visitors to touch art, feel it as a sculptor would, the lines and flaws, the coldness of marble or bronze. And don't forget to enjoy lunch in the lovely restaurant and a famous waffle! It's seriously one of the best museums I've ever been to.
8. Carriere Wellington
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,480 reviews
Enter one of the most secret place of military history, and discover a real underground town, where more than 20 000 soldiers of the Commonwealth prepared the most surprising attack of WW1.
Reviewed By Apfm141 - Walsall, United Kingdom
A must see! Visited here on a quiet Sunday in September after a visit to Point Du Jour cemetery to see a grave of a relative who fought in Arras in the first world war. We came here after wanting to experience a little of what they went through during that time. We were not disappointed. We had a friendly greeting upon entering, reasonably priced and waited 20 minutes for the next tour, and was then set up with a helmet and audio guide in the desired language. Were were then greeted by our excellent tour guide who flicked between French and English to accommodate the group and took us 20 metres underground listening to the audio guide and tour guide which worked perfectly. It was a great experience, very informative and would definitely recommend.
9. Calais Beach
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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.
10. 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
