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Once Upon a Time in Le Touquet… from 5 December 2008 to
4 January 2009!
For Christmas, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage draws on the best of these fairy tales to transform the town into a magical scene.
From 5 December 2008 to 4 January 2009 enjoy the magic of Christmas with our varied entertainment program and why not also treat yourself and/or do your Christmas shopping at the same time!
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Lille Christmas Market
19 November – 30 December
In December, Lille is a winter fairytale…With the wave of a magic wand, Lille is once again wrapped up in the Christmas spirit! Get festive with Lille’s month long Christmas market where the entire city sparkles and its beautiful facades disappear beneath lavish decorations.
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Welcome aboard Planet NAUSICAA
Visit giant aquariums, discovery areas, attractions and animal reserves for an unforgettable deep sea adventure – a unique and inspiring opportunity to learn more about the magical world of marine life.
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90th Anniversary of the end of the Great War
Programme of events in Pas de Calais
«La guerre déclarée, j’ai pris mon courage à deux mains et je l’ai étranglée.»
“When war was declared, I took my courage in both hands and strangled it.”
Jacques PREVERT
As part of the national celebrations marking the 90th anniversary of the end of the
Great War, the Departmental Council for the Pas-de-Calais is organizing and coordinating
a number of events between September and December 2008.
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Anthony Caro, The Barbarians
Three part retrospective,
11 October – 23 February
Organised by the Association for Museum Curators for the Nord-Pas de Calais, the exhibitions in Calais, Dunkirk and Gravelines will present the first major retrospective in France of British artist Sir Anthony Caro’s work. The exhibitions will be formed in three parts: The Barbarians, Trojan War, and Kenwood sculptures at Calais, Sculptures in Steel (1960-2006) at Dunkerque and Paper Sculptures and ‘dialogues with architecture’ at Gravelines.
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Calais Côte d’Opale first taste of France
Due to its geographical location and long history of cross channel links with Great Britain, Calais is uniquely equipped to welcome visitors and offers a large choice of Heritage, leisure, accommodation and restaurants. Calais Côte d'Opale is also a region offering a great amount of warm and festive events all year round!
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Discover the Saint Omer region
Lying right in the heart of Pas de Calais, the region's architectural heritage, steeped in the history of past ages… and the more recent industrial era, is reflected in the omnipresent waters of the Marais and gently flowing Lys and Aa rivers.
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Romantic Antwerp
Surprise your partner with a romantic weekend and offer your beloved the perfect diamond engagement ring or wedding anniversary ring straight from Antwerp, the world diamond centre!
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Paris Ile De France – The Capital's region
Offering history, art, culture and nature, all within easy reach of the bright lights of Paris, the Ile de France region is an ideal compliment, or alternative, to Paris for visitors of all ages.
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Discovery tour of the Ardennes
This driving itinerary is a great opportunity to discover a lesser know area of France. Just 4 hours from Calais, the Ardennes area is perfect for a short break, with family or friends.
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Royal towns and the art de vivre
Paris-Ile de France is the historic heart of France. A stone's thrown from the bustle of Paris, visitors can escape to another world and another time.
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Daytrip shopping ideas
To help you make the most of your daytrip, Eurotunnel has put together two recommendations, only a short drive away from our Coquelles terminal.
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Market days in Nord-Pas de Calais
Now you can plan your shopping trips to France with this comprehensive guide to the markets in Nord Pas-de-Calais.
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Châteaux in Wallonia
Everyone's heard about the Châteaux of the Loire – but did you know that there are hundreds of amazing castles only a couple of hours away in the south of Belgium? Take this tour of some of the best.
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