Discover the department Pas de Calais

Pas-de-Calais enjoys a much envied geographical position at the crossroads between Belgium, Germany and Britain. The amazing area of outstanding beauty near Calais known as ‘Cap Blanc Nez’ and ‘Cap Gris Nez’ offers unique views of the Channel and English Coast. The capital Arras boasts two magnificent town squares and UNESCO world heritage status has been granted to the town’s belfry and citadel. Miles of pale sandy beaches are bordered by rural landscapes such as the whetlands at Saint Omer, UNESCO has recognised this as a Man and Biosphere site. Indeed there is a delightful harmony between marshland farmers and wildlife in this mysterious place. Throughout the region the history of invasions and conquests from the battle of Azincourt in 1415 to Henry the VIIIth and the Field of the Cloth of Gold to WWI and WWII the presence of British and allied forces who fought and died alongside the local population is visible. Cemetries, museums and bunkers reveal all. Whether you choose our countryside, our towns or our coast for your holiday, you will find one common denominator links them all together ; Pas-de-Calais is one of the friendliest regions of France. ‘Art de Vivre’ and hospitality are an age old tradition here.