Hauts-de-France
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Top train holidays to Hauts-de-France
Gastronomic adventure
9 days with stays in Lille, Arras, Amiens and Boulogne sur Mer
Taste the flavours of Hauts-de-France, the European Region of Gastronomy for 2023. You’ll amble through Arras’ local markets, drift through Amiens’ floating vegetable gardens and soak up fine seafood in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
An arty weekend
4 days with stays in Saint Omer and Boulogne sur Mer
Spend a long weekend soaking up France's towns of Art and History. Wander Saint-Omer's striking Gothic cathedral, home to works of art by Lebrun and Rubens, then discover Boulogne-sur-Mer's unique street art scene.
Cycle the Opal Coast
5 days with stays in Le Touquet and Boulogne sur Mer
Immerse yourself in some of the region's most stunning landscapes, perfect for exploring by bike. Make your way along the dune-backed beaches of Le Touquet and Boulogne-sur-Mer on the Opal Coast.
Step into WWI history
4 days with stays in Arras, Amiens and Compiègne
Uncover some of the most fascinating sites of WWI activity, from the Clairière de L’Armistice to the Chemin des Dames ridge, a 40km route and memorial site for the three battles that took place there in WWI.
Lille, Amiens and Paris
4 days with stays in Paris, Amiens and Lille
Take a long weekend to explore the up-and-coming neighbourhoods and cool beer scene in Lille, the vibrant university town of Amiens, ending the weekend with a night in the city of lights, Paris.
A royal excursion
7 days with stays in Chantilly, Laon and Saint Quentin
Step back in time to France's regal past as you explore the castles, châteaux and palaces of Compiègne and Chantilly. Both towns are surrounded by forested countryside, perfect to explore by foot or bike.
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Our favourite rural excursions
The Marais Audomarois marshlands
From Saint-Omer, take a day to explore the Marais Audomarois marshlands by boat from La Maison du Marais, or by bike along the banks.
The Axe Vert
From Saint-Quentin, take the short bus to Guise, to cycle or walk along the 40km Axe Vert trail skirting along the edge of the Oise river.
The forest of Compiègne
From Compiègne, make the 20-minute cycle to The Clairière de L’Armistice war memorial through the verdant forest of Compiègne.
Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!
