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

The Braderie flea market, Lille. © DanielRapaich/SCIM Ville de Lille

Grande Braderie Flea Market

4 - 5 Sep 2010 (annual)

Lille

Lille's Grande Braderie dates back to medieval times. Any resident can grab a corner of pavement and play hawker for the weekend at one of Europe's biggest flea markets. Bargains galore are…

Berlouffes Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

Wattrelos

Wattrelos' Berlouffes Festival comprises a vast flea market and street party. The highlight is the burning of a giant straw peasant effigy, or Berlouffe, in the town square. Copious amounts of…

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