Things to do in  Nord-Pas de Calais

Top 15 attractions in Nord-Pas de Calais

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Lille Museum of Fine Arts (Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille)

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With a collection spanning the centuries, the Palais des Beaux-Arts has something for everyone. Inside, you’ll find works from some of Europe’s most celebrated artists, including Raphael, Bosch, Goya, Monet, and many others.More
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Lille Old Town (Vieux Lille)

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Vieux-Lille—the city’s Old Town—is its most historic quarter, with notable Flemish-style architecture and major landmarks. The area, located just north of the city center, dates back centuries. Come for the history, architecture, and its gourmet food and drink offerings.More
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Wellington Quarry (Carrière Wellington)

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The Wellington Quarry (Carrière Wellington) museum opened in March 2008 in Arras in the North of France, inside a quarry used during World War I. It commemorates those who built the tunnels and, subsequently, fought in the Battle of Arras during World War I. The Arras Tunnels formed an intricate network that ran from the town center to the German front lines, and housed over 20,000 soldiers of the British Empire and the Commonwealth. In fact, it was New Zealand soldiers who named the quarry after the city of the same name in their home country.Although they were used as air shelters during the Second World War, the tunnels remained essentially forgotten until their rediscovery in 1990. 350 meters of the quarry’s galleries, located approximately 22 meters underground, can be accessed today. The museum showcases historical artifacts to help visitors understand the context around the Battle of Arras, notably why the military strategy was so remarkable at the time and what life was like for the underground soldiers.More
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Lille Town Hall and Belfry (Beffroi de l'Hôtel de Ville de Lille)

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Lille Town Hall is known for its quintessential red-brick Flemish architecture. But the municipal building’s real draw is its soaring 104-meter (341-foot) Belfry. A typical feature of Northern France and Belgium—so much so, they were granted UNESCO World Heritage protection—belfries once alerted citizens to imminent dangers or gatherings. Today, the structure offers panoramic views of the city.More
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Hospice Comtesse Museum (Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse)

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The Hospice Comtesse Museum is the city museum of Lille, housed in an old hospital founded by Jeanne, Countess of Flanders, in the 13th century. You’ll find paintings, tapestries, wood sculptures, and porcelain, and rooms furnished to reflect convent life in centuries past.More
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Vimy

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Among history buffs, the historic French town of Vimy—located just southwest of Lille—is a popular day trip destination from Paris. This World War I battle site and its Canadian National Vimy Memorial honors the more than 10,000 Canadian soldiers who were killed and wounded during the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge.More
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Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle (Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle)

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Charles de Gaulle is one of the most celebrated Frenchmen of the past few centuries—and Lille’s Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle (Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle) offers a glimpse into the early years of the French general and statesman. Visit his birthplace-turned-museum to see family keepsakes, documents, and other mementos.More
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Lille Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)

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Notre Dame de la Treille Cathedral in Lille is a Roman Catholic church that took almost 150 years to complete. The building is known for its modern stained glass panels and impressive organ.More
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La Madeleine

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La Madeleine church in Paris is one of the most striking buildings in the entire Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Designed as a tribute to Napoleon’s army and its glorious victories, the church is built in the neoclassical style of a lavish Greek temple and dominates the surrounding neighborhood with its 52 towering Corinthian columns.More
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Notre Dame de Lorette

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Also known as the Ablain Saint-Nazaire French Military Cemetery, Notre Dame de Lorette is the world’s largest French military cemetery. Located in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, the 60-acre (25-hectare site contains the remains of more than 40,000 soldiers and is a poignant reminder of the Great War’s devastation.More
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Grand Place

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Lille’s main public square, the Grand Place—which also goes by the Place du Général de Gaulle—is a top gathering point in this northerly city. Grand Palace is ringed by many of the city’s historic buildings and attractions, including the Vieille Bourse, and located in Lille’s atmospheric Old Town (Vieux-Lille).More
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Lille Natural History Museum (Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille)

Lille Natural History Museum (Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille)

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One of France’s oldest museums, Lille's Natural History Museum (Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille) has been open since 1822. Not only has it weathered two world wars, but this small zoological and geological museum now boasts more than 200,000 specimens. Highlights include taxidermied models of now-extinct species such as the Passenger Pigeon and the Tasmanian Tiger.More
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La Piscine Museum (Musée d'Art et d’Industrie André Diligent)

La Piscine Museum (Musée d'Art et d’Industrie André Diligent)

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Don’t let the name fool you (piscine means “swimming pool” in French). This ornate Art Deco-era building is actually an art museum. The sprawling collection—a mix of temporary and permanent exhibits—is housed in a former municipal pool in the small city of Roubaix, located just outside Lille. The museum is particularly famous for its textile works, ranging from Coptic Egyptian to contemporary fabrics.More
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Science Forum (Forum Departmental Des Sciences)

Science Forum (Forum Departmental Des Sciences)

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Dedicated to all things science, this cutting-edge center and exhibition space invites you to discover and participate in the world of scientific observation and research. The Forum is focused on making learning fun—regular interactive temporary exhibits are designed to appeal to kids as young as two, while the Forum also holds special events and workshops, called atéliers.More
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Le Fresnoy National Studio for Contemporary Arts (Le Fresnoy Studio National des Arts Contemporains)

Le Fresnoy National Studio for Contemporary Arts (Le Fresnoy Studio National des Arts Contemporains)

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Located in the suburbs of Lille, Le Fresnoy is an educational center and an exhibition space. It trains French and international artists working on various audiovisual and multimedia projects in a state-of-the-art residency center. Le Fresnoy is also open to the public for contemporary art exhibits, films, theater performances, lectures, and concerts.More
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The Battle of the Somme Guided Day Tour from Arras

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Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille

Vimy and Flanders Fields Canadian Battlefield Tour from Lille

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1 day Canadian WW1 private tour including Vimy Ridge

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Private Canadian WW1 Vimy & Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras or Lille

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2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras

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Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras

Full-Day Canadian WW1 Vimy and Somme Battlefield Tour from Arras

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Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras

Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras

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3 day tour Canadians in WW1 starting from Lille or Ypres

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Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders and Fromelles from Arras

Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Flanders and Fromelles from Arras

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Canadian Somme and Flanders battlefield tour 2 days starting from Lille or Arras

Canadian Somme and Flanders battlefield tour 2 days starting from Lille or Arras

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Full-Day Private Tour of World War 2 in Northern France

Full-Day Private Tour of World War 2 in Northern France

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Lille Private Transfer from Lille Airport (LIL) to City centre

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Time Zone
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Country Code
+33
Language(s)
French
Attractions
32
Tours
56
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