Nord-Pas de Calais

Nord-Pas de Calais
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Nord-Pas de Calais

A mere cork-pop away from Dover's white cliffs, Nord-Pas de Calais is at France's northernmost tip. Get your cultural kicks in Calais and Lille, then explore the region, from the Opal Coast's dramatic cliffs and dunes to the countryside speckled with woodland, lakes and rustic villages. Read more

What's on in Nord-Pas de Calais

Carnival, Bailleul. © Office de Tourisme de Bailleul
Bailleul Carnival
12 - 15 Feb 2010 (annual)
Bailleul-Mont des Cats
A carnival has taken place in Bailleul around Shrove Tuesday since 1853. Visit for four days of processions, chaired by the 'Gargantua Giant', one of 50 floats that wind their way through town.
Carnival, Dunkirk. © Ville de Dunkerque
Dunkirk Carnival
23 Jan - 6 Mar 2010 (annual)
Dunkerque
The pre-eminent springtime event in northern France, the Dunkirk Carnival incorporates both a spectacular street procession and a series of balls, which take place over a six-week period. The…
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