Hauts-de-France caravan and motorhome sites

Located at the northernmost point of France, Nord Pas-de-Calais is famous for the large continental ports along its coastline and its connections with the rest of Europe.

Many military cemeteries and memorials can be found in this region due to its historical links with WWI and WWII. Monuments in memory of the men and women who fought for their countries have been maintained in peaceful areas for visitors.

Whether travelling through en-route to the rest of France and Europe, or staying to soak up the history of the region, this area will not disappoint with its many landmarks and sights to see.

Further south, Picardy is renowned for its long sandy beaches, cliffs and the coves of the Somme estuary, and the vast Marquenterre natural park.

Picardy’s eastern fringe has forested landscapes, while to its west it has vast pastures and agriculture. It has strong historical links to military operations and famously the location of the Battle of the Somme. Museums and memorials help educate visitors and provide a place to remember those who fought for their countries.

Major towns and cities

• Arras – filled with historical squares and a magnificent town hall
• Calais – a popular port used as a gateway to France
• Lille – lively markets and elegant shops line the streets of this cultural city
• St Quentin - a city with a history dating back to the Roman era and a fine basilicaAmiens – famous for its cathedral and floating gardens
• Beauvais – known as the City of Tapestry Making and home to a vast, unfinished cathedral
• St Valery sur Somme - a pretty medieval port in the edge of the Marquenterre reserve
• Abbéville – an important fort city located on the Somme River

Regional attractions

• La Coupole and Eperlecques blockhouse – secret military bases constructed by the German army
• Lille Grande Place – main square where the 17th-century Vieille Bourse is located
• Musee d’Art et d’Industrie – old municipal pool and baths converted into a museum
• Nausicaa Boulogne - a superb aquarium and home to 36,000 sea animals
• Abbaye de Valloires - beautiful Cistercian abbey with stunning gardens
• Marquenterre reseve - an ornithologist's paradise!
• Battlefields and memorials of The Great War