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The best of Hauts-de-France

6 experiences you shouldn't miss — the most beautiful places, attractions, markets and hidden gems.

Louvre-Lens Museum World-class art, no queues
Louvre-Lens Museum
Marché de Wazemmes, Lille Lille's loudest, tastiest market
Marché de Wazemmes, Lille
Cap Blanc-Nez Clifftop Dover cliffs' French cousin
Cap Blanc-Nez Clifftop
Estaminet Chez La Vieille, Cassel Flemish soul food, time-warped
Estaminet Chez La Vieille, Cassel
Baie de Somme at Low Tide Seals, seabirds and vast silence
Baie de Somme at Low Tide
Forêt de Compiègne Royal forest, cycling paradise
Forêt de Compiègne
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