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he cooler weather is creeping up on us and the days are fast growing shorter but there is still plenty to do in Pas-de-Calais, so dress up warm and pop across...

This third edition of Wanderings commemorates two devastating events that were to scar the history of our countries. The first is the 600th anniversary of the battle of Agincourt, which took place in the village of Azincourt. The second is the centenary of the First World War; to which numerous cemeteries and museums pay tribute.

On a lighter note however, we have decided to bring you some ideas for the preparation of fast approaching end of year festivities. We take you off the beaten track to visit producers and shops that will inspire your Christmas!

On behalf of all of the partners of Wanderings: Tendances&Co, Eurotunnel and Pas-de-Calais County Council, I wish you a beautiful autumn and a Merry Christmas!

Sophie Warot-Lemaire, Pas-de-Calais Tourism Chairlady

Contents ■ PAGES 4-9 Agincourt, the true story Medieval Historical Centre

Print run 12 000 copies Editor: David Guévart Commercial Director: Jérôme Dimarcq Deputy Editor: Isabelle Hay

■ PAGE 10 Christophe Gilliot, director of the Agincourt Medieval Centre «A life dedicated to the Middle Ages»

Pas-de-Calais Tourism: Sophie Warot-Lemaire, Chairlady Diana Hounslow, Head of Tourism Lydie Rault, Tourism Officer

■ PAGE 11 Château d’Hardelot ■ PAGES 12-18 Gastronomy Good food, good wine, the good life!

Journalist: Christine Delpierre Design and Production: Dominique Bouvier, Christine Delpierre, Cédric Marquant, Kévin Domergue, Sébastien Théry, Jean-Luc Hamez, Benoît Mancuso

■ PAGE 19 Laurent Berthélémy: Chef at the restaurants « La Maison » and « La maison d’Adelia ». A taste of authenticity ■ PAGE 20-21 Christmas Markets

Contributors (Eurotunnel Le Shuttle): Delphine Vendrôme, Rose Joyner

■ PAGE 22 -24 Shopping of the beaten track

Advertising: Isabelle Hay Audrey Blanpain Stéphane Basset Emilie Mineur Sarah Guerlain Virginie Verhaeghe

■ PAGE 25 Isabelle Rault, The dream of an avid antique hunter ■ PAGES 26-29 Events ■ PAGES 31 - 41 Exclusive offers

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Medieval Historical Centre In the land of 7 Valleys, in the heart of a vast meadow, the Agincourt Medieval Historical Centre offers a journey through time to the Middle Ages. To the time of the Battle of Agincourt, which would change the course of French history. To find out more about the Hundred Years War, the warring sides and the conflicts, Agincourt Historical Centre retells all the history of the event in great detail.

What about the Hundred Years War?

Let’s go back 600 years. We were in the midst of civil war, one that raged in a nation that was still not united and led by King Charles VI, who had taken leave of his senses. The country was partly occupied by the English and this war had, for decades, divided the Dukes of Armagnac and Burgundy, both laying claim to the French crown…

The siege of Harfleur

The withdrawl to Calais

On March 20th 1413 at the age of 26, Henry V succeeded to the throne of England. As Leader of the nation he established his power on the bellicose segment of the population in favour of the resumption of war against France.

He laid claim to the newly crowned Charles VI, king of Normandy and Aquitaine, for the heritage of William the Conqueror and the Plantagenets, which represented half of the Kingdom of France. The diplomatic breakdown took place in summer 1415. The truce between France and England, in force since 1388, was broken and war was declared.

On august 13th 1415, the English army reached Normandy with approximately 11700 soliders. Henry V immediately decided to take siege of Harfleur.

After one month of staunch battle, on September 18th 1415 the city fell into the hands of the English. With an army of just 9000 men, Henry could no longer seek to conquer Normandy. The French princes who had been divided since the 1407 Armagnac – Burgundian war were gathering together to drive out the English invader.

Weakened by dysentery, the English army left Harfleur in order to take the coastal route for Calais on October 7th 1415. The 390 km walk was to last 22 days. The forced withdrawal from the French kingdom became a real ordeal. The English army came under attack daily from the French forces. On October 19th, they crossed the Somme river at Voyennes.

Fearing an unexpected meeting with the French army, Henry sent scouts who discovered the French army in order of battle at Agincourt. Thus the army of Charles VI was to succeed in preventing the English withdrawal.

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The declaration of war

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Henry V realised that he was trapped. After a short night, the two armies woke at dawn. It was obvious that the French far outnumbered the English. Thanks to current research it is now possible to offer the realistic figures of 13000 French to 9000 English.

The battle At around 10 am, Henry decided to begin.

In order of battle, the 7000 English bowmen shot a first volley of arrows. In response to this provocation and without order from their commanders, the French heavy cavalry moved into battle. The 1200 cavaliers failed their breakthrough, massacred by the arrows or impaled on the wooden piles set up by their adversary. The French vanguard nevertheless succeeded in reaching English positions.

The shock was extremely violent and pushed the English 10 meters behind their lines.

Weighed down by their numbers, the large army of French soldiers became trapped by the Agincourt and Tramecourt woods. The English seized the opportunity to leave their longbows and take to their swords, axes, mallets and pole weapons. It was a slaughter. In less than one hour the French vanguard was defeated.

Seeing the battle nearly won, the English soldiers left their entrenchment and captured approximately 100 soldiers in the Tramecourt woods.

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At around 3pm the battlefield was in status quo.

Suddenly, English soldiers heard men crying behind their lines. They found 600 armed farmers, led by Ysembar of Agincourt, Rifflart de Palmasse and Robinet de Bournonville.

Thinking he was under attack from behind, Henry V ordered all the prisoners, excepting the great Lords, to be killed.

Now Henry was once again ready to face the French but the latter preferred to retreat, abandoning bodies, injured soldiers and weapons. It was the end of the afternoon, night was falling and Henry V had won the battle.

The hour of reckoning It is difficult to know exactly how many soldiers

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were killed at the battle of Agincourt, but according to chroniclers’ sources, we think that 1000 English soldiers lost their lives. Amongst them, the Duke of York and Henry’s uncle the Count of Suffolk. Traditionally, the same sources suggest the French figures to be between 6000 and 6500 men, the figure of 4000 now seems more likely. Twelve princes of royal blood and dozens of royal officers were killed or captured in Agincourt. Many family lines came to an end during the massacre.

This meant an overall success for the English.

Henry V returned to England leaving France in bloody conflict. Armagnancs on one side and Burgundians on the other had always fought

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over the power that Charles VI had assumed.

The Battle of Agincourt also marked a rupture in the military landscape. The inefficiency of the cavalry threw medieval battle techniques into doubt. Adding to the defeats of Crécy and Poitiers, Agincourt signalled the death of feudal chivalry. Following an interval of 35 years, France was once again to be plunged into a Hundred Years War that would undermine Royal power.

After Agincourt, Charles VI, who had descended into madness, named the son of the King of England as successor to the French crown. After the death of Charles VI, the English would therefore control half of France. They lay siege to Orleans in an attempt to control the entire country. With the help of Joan of Arc, Charles

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Temporary exhibitions Agincourt and the gendarmes

On October 25 1415, during the battle of Agincourt, Gallois de Fougières, the provost marshal, fell in the field of honour. He is considered to he the “father” of the modern day gendarmes and therefore, the very first gendarme to have died in battle.

Nowadays, Gallois de Fougières is an “icon” of sorts to the Gendarmerie Nationale, indeed a promotion and a barracks bear his name.

The various temporary exhibitions planned for this season will touch upon the especially strong links between Agincourt and the Gendarmerie Française army corps.

From 19 October to the end of December: “Exhibition of the origins of the Gendarmerie”

November 5:

“Around Agincourt: society faced with war - in France, England and the Burgundian territory (c. 1370-c. 1420)

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MEDIEVAL HISTORICAL CENTRE 24, rue Charles VI, 62310 AGINCOURT - T: 00 33 (0)321472753 www.azincourt1415.fr - contact@azincourt1415.fr GPS coordinates: N50.4621819 E2.12847

VII (son of Charles VI) began to drive back the English. He was crowned in Reims in 1429.

Nevertheless, Joan was stranded outside Paris and was captured. The English put her on trial and condemned her to death in Rouen.

She was burned at the stake in 1431. The English were then expelled and the French opponents of the King were defeated in 1453 at the Battle of Castillon.

Agincourt today: In the county of Pas-de-Calais there is great evidence of the interaction between our two

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A strong symbol of the Franco-British bond

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nations who have been friends/enemies since time began. Agincourt is a symbol of this. A site of English victory and French defeat…

As we go beyond the eternal quarrels amongst historians on the subject of statistics and tactical errors committed by both sides, depending on who you speak to, the two nations have nevertheless managed to put past conflicts behind them and to commemorate the men who died here.

The fraternity demonstrated in 1915 is a fine example of this. In the heart of a global conflict, the two armies of France and Great Britain united against a common enemy, came together to commemorate the Battle of Agincourt.

The Agincourt Medieval Historical Centre

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If the Hundred Years War, which includes so many historic dates and personalities, appears difficult to understand, a visit to the Agincourt Medieval Centre will help you better comprehend this defining episode of history. The site is located in the very place where the bloody battle unfolded and it has not changed very much at all!

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Immersed in the battle and daily life in the Middle Ages

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This year, the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt will be commemorated. In this hands-on exhibition you are invited to relive history. Become a Knight! Take up swords, armour, daggers and pikes, touch, handle and sharpen them. Feel for yourself how difficult it was to use these weapons. You can also test out how formidably effective they were.

A three-stage visit Three modern spaces are waiting to be explored. Educational panels in the first stage unveil what the French and English camps looked like on the eve of the battle. The camps come to life as you go, with videos and mannequins representing the commanders on both sides who explain what their strategies will be.

Now continue to the projection room that presents an entertaining slide show, a realistic sound track and a reconstruction of the battle itself. Henry V is present as a spectator to the whole scene, offering his opinion at the end of the battle.

To round off the visit, a giant scale model shows the first moment of the battle with almost 3000 figurines positioned in full order of battle.

The archaeological hall But the experience doesn’t end there, because the Battle of Agincourt also marks the end of an era; the Middle Ages and its feudal system.

In order to help you better understand this period, the archaeological hall and its multitude of objects (over 400 pieces are on show), shows how people lived from day to day.

Agincourt, the real story 2015 marks the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. Today, thanks to a project including brand new scenography and the development of archaeological programmes, the future of Agincourt includes re-establishing the most realistic, and indeed the fairest, vision possible of this chapter of the Hundred Years War. Extending the archaeological digs taking place around the site, intends to provide a more precise estimate of the number who died, locating the tombs and defining the exact number of Knights and soldiers engaged in this battle. It also aims to calculate the impact of this war and, more precisely, of this battle on the civilian population.

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Christophe Gilliot, director of the Agincourt Medieval Centre «A life dedicated to the Middle Ages»

You could say that it was a lucky coincidence when one day his father took a wrong turn because of the foggy weather and the family ended up at the historic site of Agincourt. In fact, it is more likely to suspect that the hand of destiny had intervened.

ponry of the Middle Ages. « This helped me to feel the reality of the battles. » he explains. All his research inevitably led him to the Battle of Agincourt and he subsequently started to look into historical reconstructions and he specialised in the study of the historical heritage society of the Gendarmerie, whose history is closely connected with Agincourt.

with one foot in the future and the other

« At the time, explains Christophe Gilliot, there was just a small museum dedicated to the Battle of Agincourt. We took advantage of this unexpected opportunity and went inside to visit... » Christophe was then 7 years old. He was living in Aixen-Ergny, 20 minutes away from a major historic site, one to which his future would become inextricably linked. « After this discovery, every Saturday morning when my mother went to market, I would head for the museum… » Because of this allconsuming passion for the Middle Ages, Christophe Gilliot naturally began studying medieval history at the University of Artois, specialising in the warfare and wea-

From a little museum to the Medieval Historical Centre

He has also published a work on the wea-

In the early 2000’s, the Museum of Agincourt once more entered his life when he was offered a job, providing maternity cover for a member of staff. He accepted, but just couldn’t help getting more involved, correcting any little mistakes he found in the content provided for the historical visit. He also established an exhibition on the theme of the Middle Ages, based on the site’s archaeological remains. His contract was extended and in 2011 he took on the role of director of what had then become the Agincourt Medieval Centre.

Ever since, this gentleman has continued

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anchored firmly in the Middle Ages, and he hasn’t stopped investigating the traces of history, wherever they may be found.

Christophe Gilliot is also the author of several works. Some, of course, about Agincourt, but also one on Joan of Arc, cowritten with his deputy, Jocelyn Gosselin. ponry and armour of the V to XV centuries, which has sold more than 6,000 copies.

Finally, he is a regular contributor to the American review « Medieval Warfare », which focuses on the art of war.

The wheel has almost turned full circle, but it has to be said that 600 years later, there is still so much to say about the Battle of Agincourt and Christophe Gilliot has still not finished exploring the subject that has defined his life.

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Château d’Hardelot

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he Château d’Hardelot appears to be a miniature English castle. Delve a little into its story and you will discover that is pretty much exactly what it is!

The secrets of Franco-British connections are revealed within. Known fondly as the Entente Cordiale cultural centre, this XIXth century manor house has been returned to its Victorian glory by the Council for Pas-de-Calais. From the dining room to the smoking room, the library to the private apartments and along the pathways and groves of the Tudor gardens, Franco-British monarchs mingle in every space. William the Conque-

ror, Henry the VIII, Napoleon Bonaparte, Queen Victoria and Queen Elisabeth II frequent the extra-ordinary owners of the Château : Henry Guy, Sir John Hare, Sir John Robinson Whitley and the mysterious Abbé Bouly, in an amusing display of national treasures.

2016 will see the opening of an Elizabethan theatre designed by architect Andrew Todd.

Approved by Her Majesty the Queen in June 2014 during her state visit to Paris, this 400 seat modern ‘Globe’ will host a high quality programme of artistic events throughout the year. www.chateau-hardelot.fr

The Hardelot coat of arms was established by the College of Heralds in London, at the request of Sir John Robinson Whitley, founder of the resort of Hardelot.

In the centre of the shield lies an ancient galley; fully rigged and sailing across the waves, it is surmounted by a representation of the crown of Charlemagne. To the right of this crown is a half rose and half pomegranate, the emblems of King Henry VIII. To the left a salamander midst flames, the emblem of King François 1er. Above is a Roman chariot with driver and two horses. Behind the shield, a tricolour flag and Union Jack. Below is the motto : “Gaudium adfero” – “I bring Joy”.

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Gastronomy

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Good food, good wine, the good life!

The Pas-de-Calais, a region that offers a wide diversity of wholesome products to enjoy. Often of excellent quality, these provide the basis for countless specialities of the terroir. The artisans and small businesses, renowned for their savoir-faire, contribute to maintaining and developing this regional treasure. As you make your journey through the county, don’t hesitate to push open the doors of these producers, who are often to be found along quiet country lanes.

Make the most of the fresh fish available at our seaside towns.

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The Feast of the herring in Etaples

« The Feast of the Herring King » From 8th to 9th November 2015 at Etaples From Sunday 22nd to Monday 23rd November 2015 at Boulogne-sur-Mer

In November, fish leave the Gulf Stream for the North Sea and arrive at the Côte d’Opale. It is a golden opportunity to enjoy one of the most miraculous herring fishing seasons in Europe. A celebration follows in all the fishing ports and is centred on the Herring King. In Etaples first and then in Boulogne, thousands of visitors come together over a weekend to sample this fish to the sound of folk music, with traditional costumes and sea shanties. Be warned, the feast coincides with the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau! You can sample toasted bread with a grilled (or pickled) herring, whilst sipping a glass of «jaja » where you will notice the subtle flavour of banana or something else perhaps…

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These stalls also have the advantage of offering you the sage advice of their proprietors. They will happily advise you on selecting fish and cooking it. Whether it is cod, sole or even crab, their household recipes will ensure that you enjoy the flavour of the products that these professionals have lovingly prepared for you.

In Boulogne, the market is not very extensive but a multitude of freshly caught fish whets the appetites of passers-by. Here there is little fuss and lots of good produce!

The carefully selected fish, chosen by local producers, come straight off the local boats, without passing through a middle man.

Otherwise, why not get up early and pay a visit to the port of Etaples, where on the stalls you will find the catch from small fishing boats, ideal for lunch. The catch from the nightly fishing runs is landed early in the morning at Boulogne but can also be found on the quayside of Etaples.

You can enjoy the superb view of the port whilst you shop.

In Calais, in the maritime Courgain quarter, the Paradis Basin is home to the fishing fleet which ties up all along its quayside and to the famous « Aubettes du Minck » booths. Opposite the fish market you can find restaurants and cafés that are typical of the Minck, where you can sample the fresh fish that have come straight from the stalls.

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alais, Boulogne, Etaples…As you follow the coast you will easily find someone to supply you with fresh fish.

If you visit the fishermen’s stalls you will be able can enjoy the catch of the day. It’s difficult to find fresher fish!

On these stalls, produce is seasonal. In October, scallops are the order of the day. In November, it’s the arrival of the herring…

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JC David Fault free quality!

In Boulogne, enter into Capécure, this microcosm of fishing, and enjoy a stop off at the « JC David » smokehouse to discover their smoked fish. You won’t regret it! Since 1973, the success of the establishment and the quality of its products has rested on the savoir-faire and professionalism of its staff. Ancestral techniques passed on by Madame David to her son Jean-Claude, the founder of this small business. The company supplies a prestigious network of Parisian brasseries and traditional fishmongers. If you pop into their shop you can also sample the very best smoked fish. It can be addictive.

JC David 15 rue Georges Honoré 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer T: 00 33 (0)3 21 87 38 31 Open from Monday to Thursday, 14.00 to 17.00 (you can also find some of their products in Auchan and Carrefour)

Beer is a regional heritage!

Across this region, over twenty breweries create their own beers using artisanal methods. Lager, amber, stout or white, high or low-fermentation, the special beers of the Pas de Calais are characterised by their pronounced flavour and high alcohol content (often between 6° and 8°). Twice a year, tradition dictates that each brewery should offer two seasonal beers in addition to their usual production - Christmas Beer and March Beer (also referred to as Springtime Beer)-, a tradition with historic origins.

The Vallée de l’Aa Brewery: « La Sournoise » is worthy of the name!

In the Vallée de l’Aa brewery, you can discover the «La Sournoise», (meaning crafty), a beer that is easily identifiable thanks to the cat that features on a label that is printed in every colour imaginable.

It is a yeasty beer, slightly cloudy, with a subtle bitterness and powerful aromas. It is brewed as a light lager beer, and in other generous varieties: Amber and Triple. Drink with moderation, Sournoise blond is 6% alcohol, the amber 7.5%, the triple 8%...

Try Sournoise Blanche too. A beer based on malt and wheat, with fruitier accents, ideal as an aperitif. You can also order a personalised beer (ingredients, volume, and label by request).

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Brasserie de la Haute Vallée de l’Aa : 78 Rue Principale - 62560 Merck-Saint-Liévin T: 00 33 (0)6 26 50 07 74 - www.biere-la-sournoise.fr contact@biere-la-sournoise.fr

« La Kipper », and would you like another beer with your salmon…?

A tradition that comes to us straight from Northern Europe! In fact, it is beer that sailors traditionally drank to accompany smoked fish dishes and this marriage between beer and smoked fish borders on the sublime. To accompany the tender flesh of your smoked fish, try a « Kipper », a beer that is brewed in the region by artisan brewer Christophe Noyon. From the very first sip, all your senses are aroused. Your palate will be enchanted by the masterful bitterness of this beer, perfect for the smoky-salty taste of the smoked fish. A real delight!

Brasserie Noyon: 1413 Route d’Ausques - 62179 Tardinghen T: 00 33 (0)3 21 10 56 53 - Opening hours: 10:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00

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« La Gosse » Lemonade

The production of lemonade is closely linked with the history of the breweries, as it served to use up the excess carbonic gas that was generated by the fermentation of the beer. «La Gosse» in Liévin is home to one of the last French lemonades produced by artisanal methods. In Hardinghen during the 1930’s, natural lemonade with the flavour of lemon and orange was perfected, which still exists today. Later on, 15 other varieties were created. A colourful and refined range of beverages, in old fashioned glass bottles, decorated with a pretty label that is retro and original. Today you can discover lemonades flavoured with poppy, rose, violet or even green banana… Delightful!

The wine of the slagheaps Discover the «Charbonnay d’Haillicourt», wine from the shale heaps of Pas-de-Calais

This is no more and no less than the very first wine produced from vines planted on the side of a shale heap. Two winegrowers from the region, Henri Jammet and Olivier Pucek, had the idea of replanting 2000 chardonnay vines, a variety that originates in Burgundy, on the south facing slope of mining shaleheap 2B in Haillicourt. The first cuvee was bottled in November 2014. The result was a wine that is highly perfumed and vibrant, two of the main characteristics of Charbonnay, the only « of its kind » produced in France.

To find out more about Charbonnay: LES VINS AUDACIEUX, 1026 Rue Emile Zola - 62940 Haillicourt

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Limonades et sirops La Gosse , Rue François Jacob 62800 Liévin T: 00 33 (0)3 21 72 36 73 www.lagosse.fr

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The green of the land

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he Pas-de-Calais is also well-known as a great market gardening region. Among other things, producers apply themselves to bringing back into fashion some forgotten vegetables, specialities of the region that can hold their own thanks to their flavour and their many culinary uses.

Capucin’s Beard, a divine salad.

Sophie Flahaut . La cueillette de Recques-sur-Hem, rue du Plouy 62890 Recques-sur-Hem T: 00 33 (0)6 32 40 86 88 Eric Senicourt. Les pépinières d’Offekerque, 39, rue de la gare - 62370 Offekerque T: 00 33 ( 0)3 21 36 42 77 eric-senicourt.e-monsite.com

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A relative of the endive, this provides a seductive alternative to watercress and lamb’s lettuce. The leaves are very tender, slightly more bitter than endive. Genuine capuchin’s beard is cultivated 12m below the surface, in the famous « Catiche » caves. There they develop elongated lobed leaves (40cm), which are smooth, tender, yellow and white in colour and deliciously bitter. It can be eaten raw or cooked, dressed with a drizzle of lemon vinegar or balsamic that tempers the bitterness, and it is a marvellous accompaniment to fish, salmon in particular.

Root chicory, the best of the endive In antiquity, root chicory was employed for its medicinal properties. It is known as a purifying, diuretic, tonic and digestive plant. Its light bitterness leaves nobody indifferent! Eaten as a vegetable thanks to its slight bitterness and extremely tender texture, it has an unparalleled flavour. Currently, between Dunkerque and Calais, it can be sourced from a whole host of producers.

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The endive is a funny little vegetable This little rascal has to grow in total darkness, the only way to ensure that its leaves are pale and its fibres are tender. A dietary vegetable par excellence, with 15 calories per 100g, « everything is good to eat and nothing is thrown away… » as Brassens once said.

The endive goes very well with citrus, with cheeses or with duck breast… It can also go very nicely with your aperitif: pull off the leaves and you will be left with some magnificent little trays, ready to hold your Maroilles cheese, avocado puree, cucumber tartare or even sun-dried tomato tapenade…

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In the Audomarois marsh, you can find endives at: Cressonnière de Tilques - 8, rue Henneboque

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Michel Theret, «Grand Maître» of the Order of the Endive

62500 Tilques T: 00 33 (0)3 21 12 68 87

Beet the Winter blues.

Becoming popular in the middle of the XIX Century, beetroot can be enjoyed in salads, gratinéed or even in cold soups. The range of vitamins and minerals it provides can contribute greatly to our daily nutritional requirements. Beetroot has a reputation for being very sweet. In reality, its carbohydrate content is only around 7.5%, providing 42 kcal per 100g.

To find or buy these products, please go to www.monproducteur.fr and www.ouacheterlocal.fr Only in French but easy to use.

Michel Theret, founder of the Confraternity of the Endive and the Cauliflower.

This former restaurateur, passionate about creating dishes based on the products of our local area, has perfected his art on the basis of a simple motto: «do everything for love, by love and with love». In 2004, he founded the Brotherhood of the Endive and the Cauliflower and for more than twenty years that he has been vaunting the benefits of this vegetable, Michel Théret has developed no less than 200 different ways of serving a vegetable that is commonly known in the region as « le chicon »

A recipe for Beetroot velouté

Preparing Beetroot Gazpacho

Ingredients / to serve 4 500g of cooked beetroot 2 pots of cream cheese (such as Fjord) 1 clove of garlic, 1 onion 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar ½ cucumber, a few sprigs of chives A dash of tabasco (optional), salt, pepper 4 slices of smoked streaky bacon (optional)

1 Peel and deseed the cucumber. Cut into large chunks, along with the peeled beetroot, onion and garlic. Mix together.

2 Add the cream cheese and the vinegar. Season, and then add a few drops of Tabasco. Adjust the seasoning if needed and place in the refrigerator for at least 30min.

3 Roast the smoked streaky bacon on a tray lined with greaseproof paper for 15 minutes at 200°C until it is well coloured, then leave to cool. Chop roughly in order to create crumbs.

Serve the gazpacho very chilled, sprinkling with chopped chives and the crunchy crumbs of smoked streaky bacon.

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Here, the fruit has sunshine in its heart

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f our vegetables are always in the spotlight, it doesn’t mean we put our fruit in the shade.

Rediscover the « Grosse Louise », an eating pear with white flesh that is juicy and sweet, or the Sainte Catherine plum with its firm, yellow flesh, excellent for cooking with. Growers of apples, like the «GAEC de la Petite Beussingue», can offer you over ten different varieties, as well as pears or plums that you can pick yourself in leafy settings not far from Calais or Boulogne-sur-Mer. Pick-your-own is available from mid-August to early November, from Wednesday to Sunday from 10h until 18h30.

Verger de la Beussingue: 112 Route de Calais, 62231 Peuplingues - T: 00 33 (0)3 21 85 27 28 www.vergerdelabeussingue.com

The Pas-de-Calais; the other cheese region…

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There are so many original products that are associated to this area and add to its prestigious image. Here, the reputations of the cheeses and the artisan cheesemakers are

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ave you heard of the « Fleur d’Audresselles », the « Ecume de Wimereux », the « Sablé de Wissant », the 62, the « Cœur d’Arras », the « Vieux Boulogne » (named smelliest cheese in 2004)

primarily earned by word of mouth. It is true that all you have to do is have a taste and you will be hooked, because you are sure to find one that will make your taste buds sing…

Of course, these cheeses really should be enjoyed with a local beer! To round off our tour of the most famous cheeses of the Pasde-Calais, we shouldn’t forget the abbey cheeses: Troisvaux or the Trappiste de Belval, the Galette de Frencq and the soft Crémet from Cap Blanc-Nez…

The Fromagerie Sainte-Godeleine in Wierre-Effroy

lations, shapes and flavours are the shining jewels of the Pas-de-Calais terroir.

Fromagerie Sainte-Godeleine rue du Vert - 62720 Wierre Effroy T: 00 33 (0)3 21 87 00 97

The Ferme Fromagère de la Slack In the Boulonnais region, on the banks of the River Slack, Olivier Mionnet raises 45 dairy cows of the Montbéliardes breed, and Lucile transforms their milk into some excellent dairy products. Their specialities are matured cheeses, like Flocon de Lait, Mont Cornet, Rouge Fort and the Petit Coeur de Rety, as well as butter, fromage frais, natural and fruity yoghurts, cream desserts, cheesecakes...

La ferme fromagère de la Slack 9 rue Calmette - 62720 Rety T: 00 33 (0)3 21 33 70 31- omionet@wanadoo.fr

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Antoine and Joachim Bernard transform the still warm raw milk, collected every morning and evening, from 110 cows at two village farms. These artists turn this milk into around ten speciality cheese products and a range of about a dozen cheeses whose appel-

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Gastronomy

Brotherhood of the Cauliflower

The Brotherhood of the Turkey Licques poultry (turkeys, fattened hens, capons, chickens) is a type of poultry that boasts firm meat and fine skin, raised in the open air using cereal based feed only. This brand was awarded the Label Rouge in 1979. Every year, during the third weekend of December, the Turkey Festival in Licques takes place. Classified as one of the one hundred best festivals in France, festivities begin on Saturday with a market of regional produce and a poultry competition. Two hundred growers gather to present their finest specimens: capons that have been hand plucked and trussed, worthy of the very finest dinner tables…

In the evening, under the giant marquee, you can sample some turkey in a festive atmosphere. On Sunday morning, the festival conti-

nues with a colourful parade. The famous Licquoise Stew is sampled by all, simmered in a cauldron that would be worthy of Obelix!

Then, at the end of the morning, the highlight of the show: the turkeys join the cortege and parade joyfully through the town!

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In the Pas-de-Calais, the Brotherhoods fight for great flavour

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Brotherhood of the Cauliflower in Saint-Omer The Brotherhood of the Cauliflower from Saint-Omer are the dynamic ambassadors of a product that is emblematic of the Audomarois marshlands: summer cauliflower. This is a variety that has a lighter flavour than its Breton cousin. Cauliflower enthusiasts are present at countless events throughout the

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region, with the aim of promoting and increasing people’s affection for this product of our terroir. Naturally, they have become associated with the creation and launch of a range of soups based on the vegetables of the Audomarois area (cauliflower, Tilques carrots, celery, endive, leeks) created by the Légumerie de la Côte d’Opale.

Légumerie de la Côte d’Opale : 4 Route de Blendecques - 62219 Longuenesse T: 00 33 (0)3 21 88 21 50

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Laurent Berthélémy: Chef at the restaurants « La Maison » and « La maison d’Adelia » A taste of authenticity

Everything stemmed from an urgent desire to change his life. And to follow in his father’s footsteps as well. A banker turned antiquarian, his father had performed a complete about-face and opened a restaurant in a small village in the Morvan.

His son, Laurent Berthélémy, quite naturally became a « jack of all trades », just like his father. But a perfectionist also. A talented screen-printer, exhausted by a hectic lifestyle, he suddenly decided to give in to his passion: cookery. He then opened his first restaurant in Fléchin, known as « La Maison », simply because it was set up on the ground floor of his family home.

The artist reveals himself Laurent Berthélémy considers himself to be somewhat of a « fraud », in an industry in which he has received no formal training and is unaware of the rules. But that hasn’t stopped him from throwing himself into it, with a cuisine that is in-

tuitive and creative, fluctuating between the traditions of the terroir and flavours from further afield. This gentleman, who is always viewed as an artisan in all his different trades, happily defines his style of cuisine as « countryside gastronomy ».

The truth is that he puts seasonal ingredients and vegetables in particular back where they deserve to be, buying from a local producer who farms organically. His wife, Murielle, is a former interior designer who has become his partner. She adds the final touches that create a warm ambiance, blending the spirit of the fleamarkets with a family feel.

A family affair Flushed with his initial success, Laurent Berthélémy opened a second restaurant, “La maison d’Adélia”, in Saint-Omer on the ground floor of his grandmother’s house. His mother, who now owns the house, still lives there in fact! There is a panel on the front door that reassures visitors, saying « You’re in the right

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place! ». They have kept the same spirit as in Fléchin. Once inside the restaurant, you will find the family furniture and objects collected by his father. Here he rediscovers the memories and the aromas of his grandmother’s cooking.

A spirit in perpetual motion.

In his spare time, Laurent Berthélémy avidly takes part in the theatre, « I commit fully to this, because I am demanding in everything I do » he says. The wild natural landscape of the Grand Site des Caps is a source of inspiration, both for writing plays and for his cooking. He finds more inspiration still in the opal blue of the beach of Merlimont, especially on rainy days. On land, he also enjoys the mystical and mysterious nature of the countryside and the marshes.

Every day is a challenge, bringing new ideas that must be brought to life. For Laurent Berthelemy, this is the spice of life.

Christmas time

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chocolate (with a touch of kirsch for adults only!).

Found in ‘Patisseries’ in the Boulogne region, craquelins are usually eaten warm for breakfast or afternoon tea.

In the XVIIth century, monks on a pilgrimage to the abbey brought the first turkeys to the little village of Licques which was then no more than a mere chicken farm. The moderate climate suited the creatures so well that the production spread throughout the valley and their reputation soon crossed the Channel. The English would come to buy their Christmas Turkeys at the market which took place on the two Sundays before the feast.

Le pudding de Noël

A sort of plum pudding found in Calais and Boulogne... now where could that idea come from?

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It looks like a thick flaky pastry pancake and it always comes with a crown. On the first Sunday after new year’s day the French celebrate Epiphany with a cake which hides a bean. Whomsoever finds the bean in his or her slice, becomes King or Queen for the day and chooses their match to reign with them! No longer a bean but a small porcelain or metal figure hides within the apple or almond filling.

‘Guénél’ parades

Guénels are lanterns which the children make from sugar beets in the same way as halloween lanterns are carved out of pumpkins.

The beets are decorated and paraded through the streets singing a little song in patois. Various towns on the Opal Coast organise Guénel competitions for the children, usually on the week-end before Christmas.

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St Nicolas parades

Saint Nicolas parades through the streets with its donkey throwing sweets to the children while Le Père Fouettard (Father Whip) kidnaps the kids who haven’t been so good.

The actual date is December 6th but the parade may take place on the nearest week-end so it’s a good idea to check events diaries from tourist offices.

The French most frequently celebrate Christmas on the evening of the 24th of December when ‘Père Noël’ leaves gifts for the good children in shoes beneath the tree.

After a champagne aperitif with nibbles, the serious task of feasting commences. There are usually several (sometimes as many as four!) starters such as ‘boudin blanc’, a white sausage made with pork and truffles and served warm, gently browned in a pan of melted butter.

Seafood platter, oysters, smoked salmon, scallops, or foie gras served with warm toast and chilled white sauternes are other favourite ‘entrées’.

Amazingly this comes before the guests tuck into the big bird ! Turkey, potatoes and veg are a classic in France too.

Cheese is served before dessert. Dessert is a sweet Christmas log made of chocolate, ice-cream, fruits. Obviously a little Calvados or Cognac rounds this off beautifully, and if you want to try a local digestif, have a go for Genièvre de Houlle. Time for bed and a sleep until noon when a hearty lunch of leftovers awaits!

Christmas specialities Le St Nicolas

A large macaroon in the shape of St Nicolas, iced in red and white.

This appears in the baker’s shops from the end of November to celebrate the feast of Saint Nicolas on December the 6th.

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In Arras

27th November to 30th December Christmas Market

Taking up its winter quarters in the magnificent setting of the Grand’Place, the Arras Christmas Market has become over the years one of the biggest in Northern France. With almost 100 exhibitors, visitors are presented with the equivalent of a new pedestrian district given over entirely to preparations for the seasonal festivities. Wooden huts, skating rink, carrousel, musical events and workshops, mouthwatering smells: the Christmas village focuses on creating a festive atmosphere in anticipation of the Christmas season.

Monday to Friday: 12.00 to 7.30pm Saturday: 10.00am to 9.00pm – Sunday: 10.00am to 7.30 pm- 24th December: 12.00 to 5.00pm – 25th December: closed Information: Tourist Office T: 00 33 (0)3 21 51 26 95 www.explorearras.com

In Le Touquet

27th November Launch of the illuminations

At 17:30 in the gardens of the Palais des Congrès

14th to 28th December Christmas Jazz Festival 12th to 13th December Christmas Market in le Touquet At the Market hall Saturday 18.00 to 22.00 Sunday 9.00 to 18.00 Information : Tourist Office T: 00 33 (0)3 21 06 72 00 www.letouquet.com

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Christmas markets

Arras Christmas Market

In Béthune

28th November to 31st Decemberw Béthune Christmas Market

Béthune Christmas market is located in the Town Square, by the Belfry Tower.

People can enjoy the open-air skating rink, horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s workshops, and a host of entertainment. There’s something for everyone at the Christmas Town, from the delicious smell of sausages cooking, to roast chestnut sandwiches from Alsace to the traditional waffles of the North.

Information: Tourist Office T: 00 33 (0)3 21 52 50 00 www.tourisme-bethune-bruay.fr

Discover Christmas traditions on both sides of the Channel in the magical setting of Château d’Hardelot: the history of greeting cards, Christmas gastronomy, who’s Santa Claus…

Guided visits, Christmas Tales.

Château de l’Entente cordiale T: 00 33 (0)3 21 21 73 65 www.chateau-hardelot.fr

In Boulogne-sur-Mer 5th December Saint Nicolas’ Parade

Parade starts at 17.00, rue Nationale.

Fireworks starts at 19:00 Quai Gambetta

19th to 20th December Christmas Market In the Old Town

In Le Portel

Information: Tourist Office T: 00 33 (0)3 21 10 88 10 www.tourisme-boulognesurmer.com

Information: Tourist Office T: 00 33 (0)3 21 31 45 93 www.ot-leportel-plage.com

In Etaples-sur-Mer

11th to 24th December Christmas Village

In Hardelot

19th & 20th December Christmas Market

In the town center Saturday: 10.00 am to 8.00 pm At 4.00pm, arrival of Santa Claus.

Sunday: 10.am to 6.00 pm Information: Tourist Office T: 00 33 (0)3 21 83 51 02 www.hardelot-tourisme.com

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5th December Saint Nicolas’ Parade

Place du Général de Gaulle Information: Tourist Office T: 00 33 (0) 3 21 89 62 56 www.etaples-tourisme.com

In Calais

5th&6th December Christmas Market Place du Soldat Inconnu Information: Tourist Office T: 00 33 (0)3 21 96 62 40 www.calais-cotedopale.com

Shopping

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Shopping off the beaten track Originality can be found everywhere throughout the department, and in a variety of different forms. For example, did you know that the small town of Arques shares a few similarities with the city of Marseille, that an isolated little shop in the heart of the countryside can sparkle with a thousand lights as if in a fairy-tale or that a simple biscuit can transport you back to your childhood…?

In Arques, the «Galets du Nord» perfume their region.

How would you like to lather yourself with potatoes, or chicory or even hops? Now you can with « Les Galets du Nord ». Their creator, Delphine Honoré, works alone in her laboratory to manufacture artisan soap using products from the region. Her soaps are made using the cold saponification method, following recipes that have been laboratory tested and using ingredients that are guaranteed to be 100% natural. The base for her soap is made of 60% olive oil, mixed with coconut and macadamia nut oils. The liquid that is obtained in this way is then poured into a long 3kg mould.

You have to wait for five weeks for the soap to be ready, and it is then cut by hand.

Original and unusual fragrances Potato soap is the star product. It looks just like a potato and is beautifully presented in its own jute sack. You can clearly smell the distinct scent of potato. For those with dry skin, this soap provides some interesting benefits, as the starch leaves a protective film across the body.

The range of soaps: The Nature, The Potato, The Chicory, The Miner, The Hop, The Linseed Flower, The Sea Buckthorn, The Sand and The Barber

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To find shops that sell these products or to order on-line: www. lesgaletsdunord.com

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Delphine Honoré from Les Galets du Nord

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In Selles, the boutique « Maison & Compagnie » invites you into its cosy and bucolic world Hidden away at the end of a country lane in Selles (in the Desvroise region), the home decor boutique « Maison & Compagnie » is a small brand that certainly provides some surprises for those who venture out for a visit. Its creator, Isabelle Rault, has known how to make the most of her isolated location and of its picturesque scenery, creating a warm and welcoming spot. In the style of a chic flea market, here you can discover home decor accessories, both old and new. Old, because Isabelle Rault loves to go antiquing, restoring old furniture and adding cosy accessories that bring harmony to these decorative items. On her Facebook page she regularly posts photos of objects that are on sale. This allows shoppers to know exactly what is in the shop, and this curiosity draws them directly to her. Maison & Compagnie also provides a mail order service. Don’t hesitate to stop by and have a look. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Maison & Compagnie, 62 Rue Renard 62240 Selles T: 00 33 (0)6 45 75 05 72.

Open from Thursday to Sunday, from 14.00 to 19.00, including public holidays.

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In Calais, do you fancy a cup of tea?

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If you feel like treating yourself to a personalised box of tea, this is the place to go. This Calais workshop provides a range of over 100 different boxes, illustrated by well-known artists and updated every year. These metallic boxes are covered with an illustration created using artisanal methods, protected with a scratch-proof film and printed at high tempera-

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Maison & Compagnie

La Boite à Thé, 6 rue du Commandant Mengin - 62100 Calais T: 00 33 (0)3 21 30 57 47 Buy on-line at www.la-boite-a-the.com

Atomania: The little workshop that makes quirky and whimsical jewellery!

Imagine if jewellery could speak, if it could tell silly stories or sometimes even a few home truths… Familiar objects that can be personalised as you wish, inviting you to pass on a message … Quirky, whimsical, colourful, sparkling! That is the world of Atomania.

Jewellery that brings colours to life and that is an expression of your words and your desires.

A way of finally sharing them, giving them as gifts or simply keeping them safe in your secret garden.

Le Touquet resident Laurence Labbé loves to create and to have fun! She was a secretary for many years, but wanted to give free rein to her imagination by founding Atomania, the workshop where she creates whimsical

jewellery. She has also decided to start selling on-line.

Chat with the artist and create your own personalised jewellery at www.atomania.fr

Verra Carlota, puts glass in the shop window An artisan glassmaker based in Sailly-Labourse, close to Béthune, Charlotte Cadot alias «Verra Carlotta» fell in love with her craft after visiting churches and admiring the interplay between light and transparency in the glass. She then obtained the title of « Fellow

Glassmaker » at the European Centre for Research and Training in Glass Arts. Today, Verra Carlotta restores and creates original and decorative glass panels that can be used in window frames or suspended independently. She also creates jewellery and glass pearls, in all shapes and colours (from €25 to €150).

What is particularly interesting, should you wish to try making glassware yourself, is that Charlotte Cadot also organises courses for «Discovering and learning glassmaking techniques» for the general public. You can leave with your very own piece of glassware under your arm! This would be a unique piece, the fruit of your own imagination, entirely created

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ture. This guarantees that the item will last for several decades without the colours fading.

The workshop also supplies boxes known as «washis», covered with traditional Japanese papers that are imported directly from Japan.

There are three different models of tea boxes: illustrated, washi and domed. These products are 100% made in Calais. The workshop itself employs 4 full-time workers. In 2016 they hope to launch a range of ceramic boxes.

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Chicory confit

by you under the watchful eye of a professional. (Prices are around €160/pers. Declining fees depending on number of participants)

Atelier Verra Carlota 5, rue d’Annequin 62113 Sailly-Labourse T: 00 33 (0)6 77 22 83 36 www.verracarlota.fr

In Saint-Omer, « Givrés du Cornet » will show you all the colours of the rainbow From classic flavours to the most astonishing tastes, these exquisite ice creams are always a delight. One thing is certain, once you have tasted the ice creams and milk shakes by Christophe Peters («Best Apprentice in France” winner in 2009) and Simon Fournier (runner-up in France’s ice craving competition), also known by the joint name of « Givrés du Cornet », you will never want to try any other. On the menu, an impressive range of varieties, bursting with flavour and created with all natural ingredients! These artists are meticulous when selecting their ingredients and it is this quality that makes all the difference. It is a real team effort! They themselves pasteurise the raw milk, delivered every morning by a dairy in Tatinghem. For their sorbets, they work with the greengrocer next door, guaranteeing the freshness and the flavour of all the fruits and vegetables (yes, vegetables!) used in the desserts that you will love sampling.

At any celebration, these original iced deserts are sure to cause a sensation!

Les Givrés du Cornet, 4 rue des Clouteries 62500 Saint-Omer T: 00 33 (0)3 21 11 92 98 www.lesgivresducornet.fr

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Shopping

Sophie’s Biscuits

Sophie’s biscuits will make your mouth water!

In the markets of Boulogne, on Saturday (Place Dalton) and Sunday (Boulevard Gambetta), discover the delicious biscuits of Sophie Farrugia. Sample the «Biscuit de Calais» (flavoured with chicory and almond), the «Sablé de la Beurière» (flavoured with Maroilles cheese or Madagascan Vanilla, depending on your taste...), the «Biscuit du Nord» (made using brown sugar and cinnamon) or even the «Dunes de Wissant» (a cloud of meringue)…

Biscuits with the sweet flavours of yesteryear, made by hand, that will bring back the pleasant memories of childhood for just a few moments. If you are looking for authentic tastes, take the time to discover this biscuit shop where you will find people who passionately defend natural flavours, as well as individually made biscuits that are soft or crumbly. Here you have the chance to share the same values as Sophie Farrugia.

The cake of your dreams?

If you would like to know everything about patisserie but have never dared to try it, Sophie Farrugia is on hand to teach you the techniques and the little tips you will need to make your desserts an instant success!

(Saturday afternoons, 3h approximately, subject to reservation by a minimum of 3 participants – Contact: 00 33 (0)6 72 22 64 74 (25).

Sophie Farrugia also makes sure to include your kids, teaching the thousand and one ways to make succulent and colourful Cup Cakes to celebrate their birthdays.

Biscuiterie Sophie Farrugia: Zone de l’Inquétrie, 5 rue du Moulin L’Abbé - Saint-Martin-Boulogne T: 00 33 (0)9 67 12 64 68 Buy on-line at www.sophielesp-titsgateaux.fr

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Around Louvre Lens In order to satisfy shoppers who are looking for a souvenir of their stay that is unlike any other local companies and producers, have established a brand of products that are typical of the region, gathering them all together under the ALL « Around the Louvre Lens » label.

The variety of ALL products extends to a range of accessories for the office and kitchen, home decor and wellbeing products… What they have in common is that they have all been designed by socially responsible local companies in a way that respects and illustrates the savoir-faire and the values of this area. A great example of teamwork, where feasible ideas come together with our own savoir-faire.

That is how the « Les Blondes d’Ici » box was created, made up of three local beers with great character – La Ch’ti, Page 24 and La Goudale – that bring with them the promise of conviviality, friendship and shared moments.

Staying with the ALL gastronomic range, the « Boulets du Mineur » confectionary, the endive confit from La Ferme aux Chiconnettes or even the famous « Gaufres du Nord » from Chez Drelonou will satisfy shoppers who are looking for a souvenir of their stay that is unlike any other.

www.aroundlouvrelens.com The ALL range of products is available from the boutiques at the Louvre Lens and in Tourist Offices of the department: Lens-Liévin Tourist Office : 58 rue de la Gare , Lens - T: 00 33 (0)3 21 67 66 66 Béthune-Bruay Tourist Office : 3 Rue Aristide Brian, Béthune - T: 00 33 (0)3 21 52 50 00 Arras Tourist Office : Hôtel de ville, Place des Héros, Arras T: 0033 (0)3 21 51 26 95

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Isabelle Rault The dream of an avid antique hunter

After 17 years spent working at Eurotunnel, Isabelle Rault was weary of the same old routine and started thinking about embarking on a new career.

This lady who had always loved decoration, quirky objects and beautiful furniture dreamed of owning her very own boutique, but had never dared to try and make it happen.

When she bought her house in Selles, it was the moment something clicked.

Despite pressure from family, colleagues and friends, but with the unwavering support of her husband, Isabelle Rault made a decision: she would open a boutique at her home in Selles.

Opening a boutique in the middle of the

countryside is quite a challenge to take on! But Isabelle had faith and she knew that this was her moment.

That was three years ago. Today, the boutique that she dreamed up is a wild mix of new and antique objects, with a selection of hand-picked brands. Isabelle Rault is also a committed visitor of flea-markets. She bargain hunts, restores the items and gives them a new life. She has taken up residence in her husband’s workshop, and he finds her quite a disruptive tenant…

And the magic seems to work. On her Facebook page that she updates daily, Isabelle presents high-quality and quirky items. She builds bridges with her clientele. Enthusiasts sometimes travel for hundreds of kilometres to shop at her boutique.

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back to a stressful and mundane work life, so she has learned to keep an eye on the amount of stock in her boutique so that she can remain an artisan. But she is already making plans in her head for an orangery and the sale of garden furniture. Isabelle also has a great relationship with the famous bakery of Selles, with whom she hopes to collaborate on projects in the future…

Today, Isabelle Rault can say that she was up to the challenge: doing what she loves and making a living from her passions. When she isn’t working, she loves to take the time to have lunch at Le Normandy in Wissant or to enjoy a stroll in Tilques. Simple pleasures.

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1st July 2015 – 21 March 2016

5 December 2015 – 29 February 2016

Carte blanche to Bruno Gaudichon The Metamorphoses are a long epic poem, written at the very beginning of our times. In his work, Ovid tells of the GraecoRoman world and its origins, up to the Emperor Augustus, who reigned during Ovid’s lifetime. In his fabulous stories of the metamorphoses of gods, heroes and even mere mortals, he describes the beauty of nature and the geography of the Mediterranean basin. A new exhibition at Louvre-Lens’ Glass pavilion will showcase the Metamorphoses, a tremendous source of inspiration for artists since ancient times. The exhibition will bring together around 30 works from museums across the Nord-Pas de Calais region: 1st century bronzes, paintings by Van Dyck and Delacroix, sculptures by Carpeaux and Rodin, but also furniture, objets d’art and an illustrated book by Picasso. They offer a fascinating insight into the world of the beauty of Narcissus, the darkness of Medea, and the fearlessness of Icarus.

Parties and love delights in the time of Madame de Pompadour This exhibition pays tribute to the genre of the “Fête galante”, popularised

by Antoine Watteau (1687-1721), which experienced undeniable success across France and Europe throughout the Enlightenment. Responding to a thirst for freedom and the relaxation of morals during the Régence period, this theme proclaimed the joy of living, the delights of love, the alchemy of feelings and the need to see and be seen. In the wake of Watteau, the genre of the “Fête galante” was adopted by his pupil Jean-Baptiste Pater, and also by his followers Nicolas Lancret, Bonaventure de Bar and PierreAntoine Quillard. In turn, other masters suggested their own variations: the pastoral work of François Boucher, the melancholy of Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and the gently sentimental of Louis-Joseph Watteau de Lille.

The theme also produced an exceptional glut of work from the porcelain manufactories, especially Sèvres. From Meissen to Venice, it enjoyed undeniable success across Europe. Painters such as Dietrich, Troost and Gainsborough, sculptors, including Ferdinand Tietz and Giovanni Bonazza worked at every opportunity in painting, drawing and sculpture, on these pleasant themes, celebrating shared emotions. The Applied Arts also captured the theme and considerably multiplied its output, paying homage to both French taste and the joy of living.

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17 October to 15 May 2016

Annette Messager Dessus Dessous (Upside Down) Musée des Beaux-Arts and Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode- Calais Annette Messager is one of the greatest French artists.

Her installations, made from a surprising range of shapes and materials (soft toys, writing, stuffed animals, fabric, wool, photographs, embroidery, drawings, etc.), blend a variety of social and political registers with humour and sarcasm, playing on our emotions, sensations and prejudices.

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27-28 March 2016

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25th Festival of Sea Imagery, Nausicaa

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This year again, you will see some of the most beautiful underwater images of the present time. Festival goers will be able to appreciate the richness of the Ocean and learn how important it is to preserve it. The general public will also be able to meet leading filmmakers and marine world enthusiasts.

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29- 30 31 January 2016

41th Enduropale, Le Touquet www.enduropaledutouquet.fr

9 to 17 April 2016

30th International Kite Festival, Berck-sur-Mer www.cerf-volant-berck.com

5-6-7 February 2016

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Notre-Dame de Lorette

Guided Tours

Changing Model

(a laboratory of events in 1915 in Artois)

Until December 31st 2015, Bully-les-Mines Come and discover a panoramic vision of the scenes of battles which took place in the Artois, from Mazingarbe to Notre-Dame de Lorette.

Guided tours (previous booking requested) on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, every hour between 3pm and 6pm.

Maison du Centenaire Jean Mallet, place Clemenceau 62160 Bully-les-Mines - T:00 33 (0)3 21 44 92 91 www.bullycentenaire.canalblog.com

On the trail of British soldiers, from Saint-Omer to Longuenesse November 28th 2015, Saint-Omer, France In 1914, the British general headquarters was established in Saint-Omer. The face of the town was transformed, as dwellings were requisitioned for militrary use, roads were strewn with signs and banners written in English and shops and businesses adopted English routines. This guided pathway allows visitors to retrace the history of the British presence, from Saint-Omer to Longuenesse and the strategic airfield there. The visit will end with a traditional British afternoon tea. Starting at 2 pm

Adults :€5,50 / Concessions : €3,50 for students and under 25 year olds / Free for under 15 year olds and unemployed Place Foch, 62500 Saint-Omer - T: 0033 (0)3 21 98 08 51 www.ville-saint-omer.fr

Exhibitions

When La Chartreuse was Belgian Until November 1st 2018, Neuville-sous-Montreuil La Chartreuse de Neuville association is keen to introduce the general public to a relatively unknown fact of its history by celebrating the centenary of the largest Belgian hospital from the war.

The exhibition allows visitors to discover this period in history through many photographs and documents including intimate journals, postcards, testimonies, and press clippings.

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Free visit of the exhibition: €3, concessions: €2. Visit of La Chartreuse + exhibition: €9. Free for under 8 year olds. Educational visit for pupils: €4 /pupil La Chartreuse de Neuville, 1, allée de la Chartreuse, 621701 Neuville-sous-Montreuil - T: 0033 (0)3 21 06 56 97 www.lachartreusedeneuville.org

The pencil war

From November 9th 2015 to November 20th 2015 Bully-les-Mines, France In 20 panels, the exhibition to discover these drawings which, if they keep the freshness of childhood, offer a vision of the Great War and lived told in the rear, by children’s schools 3rd Republic. Reflecting the official discourse, at least initially, these drawings are a valuable testimony on war and society during the conflict.

From 10 am to midday and from 2 pm to 5 pm - Free admission Maison des associations, square Jean-Mallet, 62160 Bully-les-Mines T: 0033 (0)3 21 44 92 92

Civilians in Wartime From November 6th 2015 to January 10th 2016, Arras Throughout four years of bombardments, a small number of inhabitants continued to dwell in the ruins of the town of Arras. Visitors will have the chance to discover their life in the caves, and relationships with military authorities. The exhibition has been specially organised for the opening of the «Civilians in Wartime» season.

Free admission Hôtel de Ville d’Arras - Arras - T: 0033 (0)3 21 71 62 91 - www.arras.fr

Words of War From November 27th 2015 to January 10th 2016, Arras Surviving under German bombardments for four years, a few inhabitants of the region were able to hold on to their journals and photo albums documenting their experiences of the war. This exhibition invites visitors to discover the notebooks that have been preserved by the Media Heritage Service.

Free admission Médiathèque de l’Abbaye Saint-Vaast, 20 rue Paul Doumer, 62000 Arras T: 0033 (0)3 21 71 62 91 - www.arras.fr

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La Coupole

Memory of an outpost during the Great War

Montreuil-sur-Mer, France

Until December 31st 2015, Camiers The hundred year old church of which the inauguration in August 1914 had to be postponed following declaration of the war serves as the starting point of a signed trail focussing on the mobilisation of civilians and the entire parish, based on mutual aid, care and faith, more than ever present: 2,000 temporary hospital beds were set up from 1915 in the village of Camiers.

Open every day non stop from 9 am to 6 pm - Free admission Église Notre-Dame de la Mer, chemin de ronde du cimetière, 62176 Camiers T: 0033 (0)3 21 84 72 18 - officetourisme@camiers.fr

The objective is to explore by means of a publication in French, an exhibition and conference, the vision of a participant at the centre of British command of Montreuil-sur-Mer during the Great War from 1916 on, namely: medical advances, the lives of women, the evolution of French-British relations, the issue of recycling, the functions of the GHQ and the fate of foreign workers.

The GHQ book was written by a British officer on the operation of this centre of command from his arrival in 1916. Unpublished in the French language, it is a description of the main challenges, difficulties and successes that led to victory in 1918.

Église Saint-Josse-au-Val, rue des Préaux, ville basse, 62170 Montreuil-sur-Mer T: 0033 (0)3 21 81 54 07

At the heart of the GHQ in Montreuil-sur-Mer From November 11th 2015 to November 15th 2015

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Wars, science and technology: 1914-1945 From October 30th 2015 to September 30th 2016, Helfaut, France

This wide-ranging temporary exhibition offers audiences a chance to find out about the scientific and technological advances that accompanied the two world wars. Indeed, the extended duration of the first conflict would serve to highlight, in a spectacular and terrifying way, the radical technical transformations being deployed on the battlefields. When the war ended in late 1918, the belligerents left behind a combat environment that was technically very different to how it had begun in 1914, in terms of the widespread use of tanks, planes, submarines, gas and explosives. This phenomenon continued to an even greater extent during World War Two. The field of battle and the terms of military strategy were radically altered by the impact of these new forms of armaments.

Every day non stop from 9 am to 6 pm. Included in the entry ticket to History Center

La Coupole, Centre d’Histoire et Planétarium 3D, rue André Clabeaux, 62570 Helfaut - T: 0033 (0)3 21 12 27 27 - www.lacoupole-france.com

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Diamant Hotel In Arras

A charming hotel in the heart of Arras Just over an hour’s drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

Conveniently located in the heart of the historical town of Arras, Diamant Hotel dates back to the 17th century.

This small family hotel affords cosy surroundings with some of the bedrooms looking onto the magnificent square and its Belfry, a UNESCO World Heritage site. If you travel with your family or friends, you can also choose one of our 2 apartments accommodating 5/6 people. From the hotel, we suggest you wander around the side streets and discover traditional restaurants as well as many boutiques whilst also taking in the architectural wealth of the town. Arras, is without a doubt, one of the prettiest towns in the Pas-de-Calais area.

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1 apartment for 6 people, 72 m² with 1 double, 1 twin, 1 sofa bed.

1 apartment for 5 people, 55 m² with 1 triple room : 1 double bed + 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed. Advance booking required directly with the hotel. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

Hôtel Diamant - Chambres et appartements 5, place des Héros 62000 Arras Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 71 23 23

www.arras-hotel-diamant.com

Maison Adelia In Saint-Omer

In grandmother Adelia’s kitchen!

Approximately 30 minute drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

Murielle & Laurent Berthélémy are the proud owners of Maison Adelia, a small restaurant located in the historic centre of Saint-Omer. Laurent’s grandmother was known as “Mémère Adélia”, a larger than life character, who sadly passed away in 1999. This cosy restaurant which sits 14 people and offers top quality meals is well worth a visit.

You will be seated in grandmother Adelia’s dining room and served creative gourmet dishes made from local organic produce.

These will be accompanied with Murielle’s fine selection of lesser known wines.

Welcome to you all!

€25 per person *

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3-course menu and café gourmand

* Offer valid until 31 March 2016. Price per person. Advance booking required directly with the restaurant. Limited capacity. Restaurant open only for lunch, Tuesday to Friday between 1200 and 1400 hours. Excludes French Bank Holidays. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Not valid for groups.

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6, Enclos Saint-Sépulcre 62500 Saint-Omer Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 12 69 33 www.lamaisonrestaurant.fr

La bulle Sensorielle

In Tatinghem (near Saint-Omer)

Enjoy a pampering treat!

Just a 30 minute drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

La Bulle Sensorielle will take you on a journey of complete relaxation. Enter a new world of massages, facials and body treatments, uniquely innovative, inviting and sophisticated.

Allow your senses to be stimulated. Their highly trained team will take pride in caring for your skin leaving it feeling beautiful.

Live a unique multi-sensory experience in the AlphaRoom, it will reduce your stress in a simple, unrestrained way. Or why not experience a whole range of complete spa treatments thanks to the AĂŠmotioSPA? You can also opt for diving into bubbles of comfort and exquisite pleasure, and then totally let go with a Zen treatment. You will be spoilt for choice!

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La bulle Sensorielle

6, rue du Bras 62500 Tatinghem Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 11 75 66

www.labullesensorielle.fr - contact@labullesensorielle.fr.

Najeti Hotels & Golfs In Northern France

Najeti, 5 hotels so close to you…

Up to 1 hour drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

Stay in one of the 5 Najeti Group hotels and indulge in French luxury and elegance… So close to you and yet such a refreshing change!

You will enjoy these character properties, whether you choose to stay in Château Hôtel Cléry or Hôtel de l’Univers, a former monastery.

This is relaxation at its best in exceptional surroundings: the hallmark of the Najeti Group. Enjoy!

€70 for 1 or 2 people *

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Price per room based on a double «charme room». Breakfast not included.

Advance booking required directly with the hotel or via najeti.fr Book online at Najeti.fr or call quoting «euro70». Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Not valid for groups

Najeti Hôtel du Parc - Hardelot - Tel: 0033 (0)3 21 33 22 11 www.parc.najeti.fr Najeti Hôtel de l’Univers - Arras - Tel: 0033 (0)3 21 71 34 01 www.univers.najeti.fr Najeti Hôtel Château Tilques - Tel: 0033 (0)3 21 88 99 99 www.tilques.najeti.fr Najeti Hôtel du Golf - Lumbres - Tel: 0033 (0)3 21 11 42 42 www.golf.najeti.fr Najeti Hôtel Château Cléry - Hesdin l’Abbé - Tel: 0033 (0)3 21 83 19 83 www.clery.najeti.fr

Les Argousiers Hotel

In Ambleteuse near Boulogne-sur-Mer

Stay in the heart of a natural reserve Just a 30 minute drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

Les Argousiers is a hotel located in Ambleteuse (a coastal resort between Calais and Boulogne-sur-Mer) at the heart of the Pas-de-Calais natural reserve.

The hotel bedrooms are modern and well equipped and the staff will welcome you warmly. A hearty buffet breakfast will keep you energised during your visits to the fishermen’s villages, the beaches and even your road trip to Boulogne-sur-Mer, along the magnificent Opal Coast.

The landscapes are truly breathtaking in all seasons!

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Hôtel des Argousiers

28, rue Clemenceau 62164 Ambleteuse Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 99 87 00 www.hoteldesargousiers.fr

Aux Pêcheurs d’Etaples In Etaples-sur-Mer

Straight from the fishing boat to your plate!

Just 1 hour drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

Our restaurant, “Aux Pêcheurs d’Etaples” is ideally located on the way to the charming seaside resort of le Touquet Paris Plage.

With a fantastic view over the port of Etaples you soon realise that seafood does not come any fresher than this!

The boats unload their morning catch and Gérard Auvray, our passionate chef, lovingly prepares it and brings it to your plate: Cod terrine with pan-fried fresh vegetables, Etaples soup, fish millefeuille, creamy onion and haddock soup, to name but a few. An experience your taste buds will never forget!

€29 per person *

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Subject to availability. Price per person.

Advance booking required directly with the restaurant. Not valid during weekends and on French bank holidays. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Not valid for groups. Glass of wine selected by the restaurant.

Restaurant Aux Pêcheurs d’Etaples Quai de la Canche 62520 Etaples-sur-Mer Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 94 06 90

www.auxpecheursdetaples.fr

Haec Otia, luxurious B&B In Le Touquet

A magical moment...

Less than 1 hour drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

Haec Otia is a luxurious guest house located near the centre of le Touquet Paris Plage. This huge mansion has been designed purely to provide outstanding facilities with its magnificent bedrooms, indoor swimming pool, steam room …

A short stroll will take you to the Claude Maxime Salon where you can relax with a 45-minute body massage.

You will love your stay here and you will want to come back.

€180 for 2 people *

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Room & Breakfast + FREE body massage

* Offer valid until 31 March 2016. Valid from Monday to Thursday. Subject to availability Price per room, maximum 2 adults, breakfast included. Advance booking required.

45-minute body massage for 2 in the Villa Saint Maxime in Le Touquet town Centre. Must be redeemed when staying at Haec Otia. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Quote «Shuttle» when booking. Not valid for groups.

Haec Otia - Demeure d’Hôtes

At the corner of Avenue de l’Atlantique and Avenue Louis Aboudaram 62520 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 06 46 62 contact@demeure-hote-haecotia.fr

Castel Victoria Hotel In Le Touquet

Enjoy a break in this unique lounge hotel Less than 1 hour drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

The Castel Victoria Hotel is altogether different from other hotels.

Whether you fancy a drink or just want to relax, each lounge and bar has its own ambiance to suit your mood and the time of the day.

25 bedrooms designed in a contemporary style give you a pleasant «cocooning» feeling. Inspired by conceptual hotels in New York, London or Berlin, most bathroom spaces have been cleverly incorporated into the bedrooms to enhance the feeling of comfort and well-being.

€109 for 2 people *

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Price for a double room (Cosy Terrasse) and breakfast.

Advance booking directly with the hotel by email or telephone quoting “GB1002CV”.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer .

Not valid for groups.

Castel Victoria Hotel

11, rue de Paris 62520 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 90 01 00 info@castel-victoria.com - www.castelvictoria.com

Nausicaá and Opal’inn Hotel In Boulogne-sur-Mer

Exceptional break with Nausicaá and Opal’Inn Hotel Just a 30 minute drive from Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal

Head to Boulogne-sur-Mer for an exceptional break with Nausicaá and Opal’Inn Hotel, both ideally located on the seafront. Nausicaá is the largest European complex entirely devoted to marine life. Meet the playful sea lions and admire the amazing sharks. How about a date with the penguins? Or observe piranhas and caymans.

After this fun-filled day, just walk across the road to the recently refurbished Opal’Inn Hotel. In the morning, a tasty and generous French breakfast will make sure you are ready for the day ahead.

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Room & Breakfast + entrance to Nausicaá * Offer valid until 31 March 2016. Subject to availability Price per room, maximum 2 adults, breakfast included. To book send an email at info@nausicaa.fr quoting Eurotunnel and giving your date of visit. Cannot be used in conjuction with any other offer. Not valid for groups.

Nausicaá Bd Sainte-Beuve

62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer - Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 30 99 99 info@nausicaa.fr - www.nausicaa.co.uk

Hôtel Opal’inn 170, bd Sainte-Beuve 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer - Tel. 0033 (0)3 21 32 15 15 www.hotel-opalinn.com

Château d’Hardelot in Condette

Discover the Château d’Hardelot, its nineteenth century interior, its exceptional cultural programme Less than 1 hour drive from the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Calais Terminal.

This place is an icon of the Franco-British heritage. Steeped in history, French and British influences intersect, challenge or merge with one another. Home to the Entente Cordiale Cultural Centre, the Château d’Hardelot stands at the crossroads of these two cultures. Behind its characteristic nineteenth century architecture and interior, the story of the Franco-British history unfolds. From the dining room to the billiard room, from the smoking room to the private apartments, every element of the decor recounts great moments in history, from William the Conqueror to the Channel Tunnel. The works of art and furniture are from the collections of prestigious institutions such as the Mobilier National and the Louvre. The Entente Cordiale Cultural Centre, led by the Pas-deCalais Regional Council, also offers a perfect setting for its sumptuous cultural programme.

For more information, visit www.chateau-hardelot.fr Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00am to 6.00pm Themed visits every Sunday at 3.00pm Closed on 25 December 2015 and 1 January 2016 Annual closing : from the 4th january to 5th february.

Free: Visit of the castle Programme of activities for autumn and winter : exhibitions, seasonal events, story telling, workshops.

Centre Culturel de l’Entente Cordiale Château d’Hardelot

1 rue de la Source - 62360 Condette Tel: +33 (0)3 21 21 73 65 www.chateau-hardelot.fr chateau.hardelot@pasdecalais.fr

Address book Pas-de-Calais Tourism Route de la Trésorerie 62126 Wimille Tel: +33 (0)3 21 10 34 60 accueil@pas-de-calais.com wwww.visit-pas-de-calais.com wartimehistory.pas-de-calais.com Aux Pêcheurs d’Etaples Résidence de la Canche 62630 Etaples-sur-Mer Tel: +33 (0)3 21 94 06 90 www.auxpecheursdetaples.fr Agglo Henin-Carvin 242 Boulevard Albert Schweitzer 62110 Hénin-Beaumont Tel: +33 (0)3 21 79 13 79

Haec Otia Avenue de l’Atlantic 62520 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage Tel: +33 (0)3 21 32 15 15 www.demeure-hote-haecotia.fr Hôtel des Argousiers 28, rue Clemenceau 62164 Ambleteuse Tel: +33 (0)3 21 99 87 00 www.hoteldesargousiers.fr Hôtel Castel Victoria 11, rue de Paris 62520 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage Tel: +33 (0)3 21 90 01 00 info@castel-victoria.com www.castelvictoria.com

Communauté Artois Lys 7 rue de la Haye 62190 Lillers Tel: +33 (0)3 21 01 11 75

Hôtel Diamant Chambres et appartements 5 place des Héros 62000 Arras Tel: +33 (0)3 21 71 23 23 Web : www.arras-hotel-diamant

Château d’Hardelot 1 rue de la Source 62360 Condette Tel: +33 (0)3 21 21 73 65 www.chateau-hardelot.fr chateau.hardelot@cg62.fr

La bulle Sensorielle 6, rue du Bras 62500 Tatinghem Tel: +33 (0)3 21 11 75 66 www.labullesensorielle.fr contact@labullesensorielle.fr

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Groupe NAJETI www.najeti.fr Najeti Hôtel du Parc - Hardelot Tel: +33 (0)3 21 33 22 11 Najeti Hôtel Cléry - Hesdin L’Abbé Tel: +33 (0)3 21 83 19 83 Najeti Hôtel de l’Univers - Arras Tel: +33 (0)3 21 71 34 01 Najeti Hôtel Château Tilques - Tilques Tel: +33 (0)3 21 88 99 99 Najeti Hôtel du Golf - Lumbres Tel: +33 (0)3 21 11 42 42 Nausicaá Boulevard Sainte-Beuve 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer Tel: +33 (0)3 21 30 99 99 www.nausicaa.fr Opal’Inn 168/170 Bd Sainte-Beuve 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer Tel: +33 (0)3 21 32 15 15 www.hotel-opalinn.com La Maison Adélia 6, Enclos Saint-Sépulcre 62500 Saint-Omer Tel: +33 (0) 3 21 12 69 33 www.lamaisonrestaurant.com

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