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Families whose grandparents were part of WW I often bring the
following generations to this area - especially our Canadian and
Irish clients as well as US citizens.
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We often return ourselves to Vimy
Ridge and the commonwealth and USA memorials as we drive to and from
Belgium, Holland and Alsace.
Travelers can easily take the
train from Paris to several towns but to see the memorials and
history of WW I and II driving is best.
Residents are
eager to share their warm and hospitable traditions. View the
strong Flemish influences reflected in architecture, cuisine and
history.
Description
This picturesque land consists
of contrasting forests, gentle meadows, and rolling hills dotted
with windmills. Sandy beaches and imposing cliffs make up the
150-mile stretch of coastline. Visitors may cruise the network of
canals and rivers and/or explore the expansive countryside and
nature reserve parks. Many battlefields, including Flanders Fields,
are in the region.
Your French Connexion can
plan for you to participate in archeological explorations or trace
the history from Charles the Bold to Napoleon the III. WW I and WW
II fields and
memorials are also a part of history for many families.
Golf is very
popular followed by horseback riding, mountain biking and water
sports. From Paris The Cathedrals and villages at Senlis and Amiens
are worth a visit for both their architectural design and historical
beauty.
Cuisine
In Senlis there is an outstanding restaurant
where the English speaking chef may show you his 11th, 9th and 3rd
century wine cellars. We have found several outstanding places to
dine during in this region.
Places
of Interest
Amiens Capital
of Picardy, devastated by two World Wars it preserves its
picturesque areas and great Cathedral and Jules Verne's home.
Site of major battles of WW I - German's furthest western push.Arras Birthplace
of Robespierre, town hall, grand square of narrow houses with
underground passages. Last great battles of WW I were fought
in this area by Canadians, British and Irish troops.
Bavay Archeological
excavations and museum of Roman city.
Boulogne-sur-Mer Castle
museum, the old town, Notre-Dame Basilica along the Channel.
Calais Fine
Arts and Lace Museum, war museum Ferry to England, seaside
community.
Le Cateau-Cambrésis Birthplace
of Matisse.
Cambrai Porte
de Paris-ruins of medieval fortifications, Notre-Dame Cathedral. At
one time Bishops of Cambrai were as powerful as the Pope.
Compiegne From
Charles the Bold to Napoleon III the residences of Kings with a must
see palace.
Douai
Chartreuse museum, belfry tower, and many WW I sites.Dunkerque Museums
of contemporary arts, fine arts and harbor life
with historic route of the escape by British and French Troops to
the UK in WW II)
Lens Major
industrial city, great soccer team.
Lewarde Historical
coal mining museum.
Lille Birthplace
of Charles de Gaulle, fine arts museum, 17th century stock exchange,
gothic church
Ohlain 15th
century mooted castle. Good hiking and biking area.
Saint-Omer Notre
Dame Cathedral, Sendalin and Henri Dupuis museums. Site of
Tour du France time trials.Senlis An
old town to ignite the imagination-a great day trip from Paris.
Valenciennes Fine
Arts museum known for its collection of Flemish and French schools.
Villeneuve d'Ascq Modern
Art Museum.
Vimy WW I
Canadian Memorial
at Vimy Ridge.We
are pleased to share some highlights of cities from www.francetourism.com.
You will also find us on their site under Washington State.
Enjoy
Le Nord, Pas de Calais and Picardie this year.
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