PAS-DE-CALAIS: A GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND
Ternoise valley
Not far beyond the "booze cruise" stop-off of Calais lies a taste of coastal and rural France that includes the Pays d'Opale and Le Pays de Sept Vallées, dotted by pretty towns and villages that offer a host of hidden gems.
Taking the coastal road along the Cote d'Opale, past the white cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez and the viewpoint on Cap Griz Nez, the route encompasses the fishing port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, chic and fashionable Le Touquet and the sweeping sandy beaches of Merlimont and Berck Plage.
Heading inland, Le Pays de Sept Vallées is a lush landscape of undulating fields, criss-crossed by its seven rivers and bridle-pathed forests that offer activities from gentle country walks and fishing to the more active pursuits of cycling, horse-riding and kayaking.
For those seeking out historical treasures the capital of Pas-de-Calais, Arras, has many secrets to uncover, including the Underground Passages. While Azincourt has its own story to tell and a visit to its interactive museum is a must for those who want to test their strength by pulling on a longbow!
And finally, like its departmental neighbours, Pas-de-Calais has many WWI and WWII cemeteries and war memorials each with their own unique story.
Taking the coastal road along the Cote d'Opale, past the white cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez and the viewpoint on Cap Griz Nez, the route encompasses the fishing port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, chic and fashionable Le Touquet and the sweeping sandy beaches of Merlimont and Berck Plage.
Heading inland, Le Pays de Sept Vallées is a lush landscape of undulating fields, criss-crossed by its seven rivers and bridle-pathed forests that offer activities from gentle country walks and fishing to the more active pursuits of cycling, horse-riding and kayaking.
For those seeking out historical treasures the capital of Pas-de-Calais, Arras, has many secrets to uncover, including the Underground Passages. While Azincourt has its own story to tell and a visit to its interactive museum is a must for those who want to test their strength by pulling on a longbow!
And finally, like its departmental neighbours, Pas-de-Calais has many WWI and WWII cemeteries and war memorials each with their own unique story.
 Kayaking on La Ternoise | 
Cycling & rambling
|  Fishing at St Georges |
