Nord-Pas de Calais, one of the regions of France, is ideally situated a little over the Belgium border. Known for its vast tracts of woods and forests, rolling hills, green meadows, and a varied coastline, this French region attracts vacationers from

far and wide. Rich in history, the monuments, cities, and museums take you back to the days of Roman period till the World Wars. Vacationers have plenty of options to indulge into various outdoor activities like golfing, skiing, cruising, and walking. If you want to enjoy a vacation in a beautiful land, book any of the holiday villas Nord-Pas de Calais that truly matches your taste and budget.

Lille's Palais des Beaux-Arts Museum, housed in a magnificent 19th century edifice, has a unique collection of European art. Another major attraction is the Lille Zoo where you can spot zebras, rhinos, snow panthers, and snakes roaming aimlessly in a secured habitat. Vacationers love visiting Parc Loisirs de la Citadelle, a family park in Lille that offers a lofty view of the Citadelle and has a playground for children along with a zoo, which is the home to about 400 exotic species. Wimereux having the 19th century Notre-Dame chapel and the 20th century church of the Immaculate Conception are some of the other tourist attractions. A majority of these interesting places can be accessed easily from the Nord-Pas de Calais apartments.

For shopping, make sure to visit the Rue St. Jean Street, located in Le-Touquet. Besides, the Sunday shopping market at the Wazemmes district is another major attraction for the shoppers where one can get trendy leather jackets, flower baskets, chicory, artichokes, etc. The wonderful gastronomy of the region can be checked out in the local restaurants specializing in regional delicacies like Licques turkey, Boulonnais lamb, Carbonnade flamande, as well as locally brewed beers. If you reserve holiday homes Nord-Pas de Calais in the early or mid-August, then you can participate in one of the biggest festivals of the region that takes place in Le Touquet known as the International Music Festival. This two-week festival holds a number of classical and jazz concerts which provide an excellent window to have a peek in the rich culture of this region.