The north of France boasts something for everyone with its beautiful landscapes and wealth of cultural attractions. With opulent châteaux and elegant abbeys, magnificent cathedrals and world-class art museums, medieval towns and pretty harbours, a strong artistic heritage and war memorials, the area is packed with interesting places to visit. Alongside this variety – which is right on our doorstep and so easy to reach – is a gorgeous coastline, glorious gardens and a wonderful gourmet scene rich with local produce.
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Founded in the 13th century by Louis IX, the magnificent Royaumont Abbey is a Gothic masterpiece with a vast history. This resplendent collection of buildings outside of Paris sits amongst hectares of gloriously serene gardens, and the royal abbey includes tranquil cloisters, romantic ruins and an elegant refectory.
Situated in Giverny, Normandy, Claude Monet’s country retreat is a colourful wonderland which evokes the impressionist painter’s famous works of art. The pastel-hued cottage sits amongst the Japanese-style water garden, easily recognisable from Monet’s Water Lilies series, and the flower garden presents stunning blooms in a composition that makes it a work of art in its own right.
This museum and war memorial marks the spot in Compiègne on which the Armistice was signed on 11th November 1918, ending World War I. Fully renovated in 2018, the museum shows a replica of the railway carriage in which the signing took place, and displays artefacts and footage relating to both of the 20th century’s world wars.
The breathtaking château of Chantilly sits, in its magnificence, amidst glassy lake waters and impeccably manicured grounds. This unspoilt treasure of French heritage is home to an incredible collection of precious masterpieces and manuscripts, the treasures of the last King of France.
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Belgium
Tradition holds strong in Leuven, a Flemish town known for its characterful historic core. The town of Dinant, close to the French border, sits along the River Meuse under an intriguing clifftop citadel.
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Rouen, capital of Upper Normandy, is a once-prosperous market town with a rich architectural heritage and a wonderfully restored medieval centre. The quaint and colourful town of Honfleur was a favourite of Claude Monet and the Impressionists, and is known for its enchanting harbour.
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Normandy holds a deeply rural charm within the green folds of its pastoral land. The region’s history of strife and battle is belied by idyllic orchards, pretty coastline, quaint villages of half-timbered cottages and hearty cuisine.
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Stunningly picturesque, the Alpine town of Annecy sparkles at the tip of the glassy waters of Lac d’Annecy. The beautiful mountain scenery can be enjoyed from chic Chamonix, glorious Geneva and majestic Mont Blanc – the pinnacle of the Alps.
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