A new CTA member, Hauts-de-France, France’s northernmost region, is the UK’s closest international driving destination offering a truly authentic French experience on our doorstep. Easily accessible for groups and coach parties via the Channel Tunnel and ferry services, there is a wealth of inspiration for group holidays for a variety of interests.
From historic WW1 Battlefields and iconic WW2 sites such as Dunkirk and the extraordinary museum at La Coupole, there are also beautiful gardens, grand chateaux and of course plenty of opportunities to sample fine French cuisine and wines – including Champagne. With wide open beaches, fascinating cities and towns and a great range of accommodation, the region offers a huge choice of activities, experiences, and options for all different types of group holidays.
Made up of five departments, Hauts-de-France was formed in 2016 when Nord-Pas-de-Calais was merged with Picardy and includes the area from Pas-de-Calais and Nord in the North down to the Somme, Aisne and Oise.
Suggestions for groups include the following:
WW1: Thiepval Memorial and Museum – Groups can access specially created itineraries and rates depending on their requirements.
WW2: La Coupole – with several offers for groups ranging from visit-only rates to catering packages, themed days and tasting sessions.
Gardens Galore: Jardins de Valloires – Groups can benefit from guided tours of the gardens and special group rates.
Champagne: Champagne Pannier – Daily Tours in English for Groups.
Chateaux: Château de Chantilly – Groups benefit from special rates, one free ticket for every twenty purchased, free coach parking and drop off and can bring their own tour guides. There are also enticing special packages for groups combining activities with catering offers at the restaurants and added extras such as a private Chantilly Cream Demonstration or an Arts de la Table workshop.
Culture: Louvre-Lens – Dedicated tours can be offered for groups, with priority access, special rates and a variety of itineraries available.
More details and ideas on group itineraries to the Hauts-de-France region are available here.
For further information, contact Fanny Francois, UK business developer on fanny.francois@hautsdefrancetourisme.com
