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European Gastronomical Region
Le TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE

The recipes in Hauts-de-France are flavoursome, generously-portioned and eclectic, Base Camp
with the region’s chefs making the most of the variety and character found in produce for the England team
from the land and sea. The locally-grown produce is exceptionally fresh and tasty :
enjoy strong cheeses, award-winning beers, apples and pears from local orchards, Playing host to the England team will be the exceptional thermal
carrots from Tilques, cauliflowers from Saint-Omer, beetroots, garlic from Locon, linden spa resort of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. This charming village on the
honey, chicory buds, maroilles cheese from Thiérache, the keeping cheese tomme au coast of Opale is a genuine paradise for those who love wide open
foin, craft beers and a local variety of brioche called gâteau battu. spaces and a bit of sea air.
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A region of history, resilience and peace

The Hauts-de-France is a region that hands down universal values of peace through the sharing
of remembrance and the expression of a brotherhood that knows no bounds or borders.
This region is also a key witness to the history of France : one could almost say that the French
soul was forged on this land. The French language itself was officially instituted here, in
Villers-Cotterêts, back in 1539. From châteaux to palaces, from cathedrals to belfries, from Art
Déco to the Flemish style, some beautiful and remarkable discoveries await those who take
the time to come and admire them. The charm of the region is also to be found in meeting
new people, enjoying shared occasions and discovering the festivities at one of the braderies
(flea markets combined with live entertainment and food stalls), réderies (also a flea market,
otherwise known as a vide grenier - literally an ‘attic emptier’) or other carnivals.
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A big breath of fresh air

The coast of Hauts-de-France beckons you to go for a peaceful roam in the open air : you’ll
find magnificent beaches and cliffs, seals and a wild natural landscape that stretches for al-
most 200km between Bray Dunes and Mers les bains. The Baie de Somme, one of the most
beautiful bays in the world, is a must-see thanks to its décor - typical of the area - and its unfor-
gettable landscapes. Finally, the region is a paradise for unwinding and opening your mind :
after a spot of kite-surfing, sailing or hiking, visitors can enjoy some soothing treatments at a
health centre or spa.
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