- Episode of the Hundred-Year War: 1415, Battle of Azincourt.
English archers slaughter French chivalry.
For more information: The medieval history Centre and the site of the battle
in Azincourt proposes a chronology of historical causes and effects, a scenography with models, an interactive area and a
visit of the battle field with the possibility of audio guiding. Tel. +33 (0)3 21 47 27 53.
-1803:
Napoleon covets England from the French coasts in Boulogne-sur-Mer, where he creates the Great Army and awards the
first Legions of Honour.
Place of interest: the Column of the Great Army in Wimille. Tel. +33 (0)3 21 80 43 69.
- 1914/1918: The Great War. On the Artois Front, a hundred thousand soldiers die on the plateau of Notre-Dame de Lorette.
Places of interest: the Canadian Memorial in Vimy, a tribute to the soldiers who fell on the crest during the First World War.
The names of 11,285 Canadians believed dead are engraved on the monument. Tel. +33 (0)3 21 50 68 68.
The Notre-Dame de Lorette Cemetery in Ablain-Saint-Nazaire where 35 000 soldiers rest at the foot of the basilica and of the
lantern Tower with its poignant crypt.
Tel. +33 (0)3 21 45 15 80.
-1939/1945: Second World War: Construction of the Atlantic Wall and launch pads for V1, V2 and V3 rockets.
For more information: 'La Coupole' in Helfaut near Saint-Omer. This impressive underground V2 rocket base built in 1943 is
now the History and Remembrance Centre in the Nord-Pas de Calais, a living museum based on images. Tel. +33 (0)3 21 12 27 27.
www.lacoupole.com
The Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale (Second World War Museum) in Calais has 21 exhibition rooms retracing the history of
the town and region from September 1939 through to the Liberation. Tel. +33 (0)3 21 87 33 01.
For more information you can get the discovery guide : "discover wartime Memories" from Nord-Pas de Calais Tourist Board
- The Mining History Centre of Lewarde. Plummet into the heart of the history of mining…
Established on a former tip, the largest mining museum in Europe stretches over more than 8oo acres. During the tour conducted
by former miners, visitors can discover the history of coal exploitation, and the daily life of miners in the Nord-Pas de Calais
region. From the 'salle des pendus' (Hanging room) to the lamp room,past the 'estaminet' (traditional tavern)
and the stables, not to mention a trip in a mining train across 450 m long galleries…
the museum gives us the opportunity to relive nearly 3 centuries of mining, industrial
and social activity.
www.chm-lewarde.com
- By foot, bicycle, On horse back…
For those who enjoy walks and hikes, the Nord-Pas de Calais region has everything to fulfil your needs! By foot, bicycle,
mountain bike and on horse back, set off to meet and explore the forests, valleys, villages, farmland, countryside… Here,
everything has been designed for everyone to appreciate all the wealth and facets of the region, under total security and
at their own pace. So, make your choice and let yourself be guided!
For all information and publications concerning hiking itineraries, please do not hesitate
to contact The Departmental Tourist Board for the Nord Region (+33 (0)3.20.57.59.59) or the Departmental Tourist Board for
Pas-de-Calais (+33 (0)3.21.10.34.60).
- Tourism on the waterways
A desire to set sail? That's totally possible here! With nearly 680 km of navigable waterways and more than 1,300 if you
count our Belgian neighbour's network, Nord-Pas de Calais will more than satisfy "fresh water sailors"! So, rendezvous on
a boat of course, but also by foot, on horseback or by bicycle to explore, as the water goes by, this fabulous heritage of
countryside, regional towns and villages! www.partir-en-croisiere.com
- Golf : on to the green…
I n the middle of farmland, in town centres, on the coast, in forests, on plains… here, the diversity of landscapes is in
perfect harmony with that of the golf courses! Between tranquil fairways, technical courses, Scottish links and fearsome
greens… beginners and experienced players will confront each other… before meeting up in the cosy atmosphere of the club
houses over a sophisticated meal! Here, sport and relaxation live up to the full sense of the word!
Le Touquet Golf Club/Hardelot Golf Club/Dunkirk Golf Club/Wimereux AS Golf Club/AA Saint-Omer Golf Club/Nampont Golf Club/Ruminghem
wood Golf Club/Ronchin Golf Club/Bondues Golf Club/Sart Golf Club/The Vert Parc Golf Club/Arras Golf Club/Mormal Golf Club
For more information :www.northernfrance-tourism.com
