Brussels
Bon vivant Brussels is self-deprecating and surreal. Come to eat and drink
extremely well and then let yourself be won over by architecture and art nouveau
swirls, designer boutiques and intriguing museums from Hergé cartoons to
Magritte.
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Lille
At the hub of Europe's high-speed rail network, diminutive Lille has made a
name for itself with superb Franco-Flemish gastronomy, a world-class arts scene,
lively nightlife and excellent shopping. With its winding narrow streets leading to
elegant squares, this northern city is a delight.
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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.
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Paris
Image-conscious and culture-mad, Paris is a vast street theatre where appearance
counts. Join in the performance – pose at a terrasse café,
stalk the wide Haussmannian boulevards, shop 'til you drop, and soak up the culture,
from the Louvre to the Pompidou Centre.
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