Erchin, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Discover one of Lille's highlights on a walking audioguided tour by the belfry of Lille's City Hall, and climb on top of its 104-metre-high tower to enjoy a breathtaking view of Lille! Visit the belfry of Lille's City Hall on this audioguided tour! This visit will grant you the opportunity to find out about this 104-metre-high UNESCO World Heritage Site towering over Lille, whose construction ended in 1931. You will be equipped with a pair of binoculars and an audioguide, and enjoy an ideal viewpoint to look at the city and its surroundings. Choose this guided tour to discover the belfry of Lille's City Hall and tower over the city to enjoy a breathtaking scenic view!

Located in the historical centre of the Town of Tournai, Hôtel Peeters houses an atypical museum which is devoted to puppetry arts in all their forms. The Puppet Centre will take you on a voyage of discovery, during which the Centre's hidden treasures will be revealed to you – treasures from the four corners of the earth. This trip around the world will thus take you in the footsteps of the most popular figures in European puppet theatre, known by the young and the not-so-young alike, but also in the footsteps of the typical characters and techniques found in the puppetry traditions of various African and Asian countries. Apart from the heritage items stored in the museum, the Puppet Centre offering for visitors also consists not only of various temporary exhibitions, educational events (upon request), creative workshops, but also many shows, training sessions and courses for children and adults. NEW! An unaccompanied tour for families entitled "Jack s'est fait la malle" – the puppet called Jack has disappeared! The only evidence of where he has been are the selfies that he has hidden, here and there, in the museum's rooms. We need you to help him to get back to his designated place amongst the other puppets! During your investigation, you will have to solve riddles, experiment with various puppet handling techniques, observe the puppets in detail, imitate their expressions, touch the material they are made of, and so forth. Available every day the museum is open. We prefer that you book in advance (by calling us on +32 (0)69 889 140 or by emailing us at maisondelamarionnette@skynet.be).

The Centre de la Tapisserie, des Arts Muraux et des Arts du Tissu (Centre for Tapestry, Mural Arts and Textile Arts) is one of the five contemporary centres established by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in the field of textile art. The fact that it is established in Tournai is not insignificant, as the “capital” of Wallonie picarde was one of the country’s main centres of tapestry production in the 15th and 16th centuries. The TAMAT is housed in a beautiful mansion in neo-classicist style, the Museum of Tapestry of the City of Tournai.The collections of the TAMAT are an accurate reflection of the diversity of textile art. More than 250 items from 6 centuries of textile production are exhibited, from old 15th-century tapestries – remarkable heritage of the City of Tournai - over items from the post-war movement “Forces Murales” to contemporary works.The TAMAT also houses research workshops. Every year scholarship holders come here to work in total artistic freedom. A documentation and study centre welcomes researchers, students, teachers and the general public within the context of historical or biographical studies. Moreover, a conservation and restoration workshop, open to the public, enables visitors to gain an insight into the painstakingly slow and meticulous work done by the restorers, who will gladly answer any and all questions.

Discover Lille's old town on a 2-hour walking tour. Walk along the streets and squares, and marvel at the beauty of its architecture! SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF LILLE'S OLD TOWN ON THIS GUIDED TOUR! With your guide, discover the old neighbourhoods of the city and feel the charm of this bustling and welcoming city. Lille still features buildings from different influences: the Palais Rihour, the Vieille Bourse, the Rang du Beauregard and the Cathedral. After this tour revealing the city's different architectural styles, your tour will end with a visit to the Hospice Comtesse, an iconic monument combining many accounts of the city's history such as earthenware, sculptures, paintings and furniture. Choose this guided tour of Lille's old town and discover the city's highlights!

Discover the city of Lille on this bus tour! Relax and explore every single part of the city! EXPLORE THE STREETS OF LILLE BY BUS AND ADMIRE THE CITY'S MONUMENTS! Embark on a 50-minute bus tour of Lille aboard a comfortably open-top bus (in summer)! Audio guides provide informative commentary throughout the tour, in the language of your choice (French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Russian). As you travel, you can enjoy a scenic view of the city's key monuments, from the ancient to the modern neighbourhoods. The itinerary includes the following sites: * Palais Rihour (tourist information office, first and last stop) * Grand Place * Rue Faidherbe * Quartier des Gares * Euralille * Quartier Royal * Lille Old Town * Îlot Comtesse * Porte de Paris * The City Hall belfry * The Saint-Sauveur neighbourhood * Place de la République and the surrounding district (Palais des Beaux-Arts, Préfecture...) Choose the Lille bus tour to discover the city's major landmarks and points of interest, supplemented with audio-guide commentary!

The best of Lille thanks to the City Pass! Enjoy free access to many museums and attractions as well as unlimited transport! Thanks to the Lille Pass, experience all the ferment of the city in one single offer! Find out about all of Lille's secrets! Enjoy free access to 25 museums, sites, and tourist services in the Lille metropolitan area. With the 72-hour pass, you will also have free access to 14 museums, sites and tourist services in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and a free access to the TER regional train network (operated by the SNCF) for 24 consecutive hours. You will have unlimited access to metropolitan Transpole public transport (underground, buses, tram) during the selected period. You will also get preferential prices on shopping and dining venues (you will receive the list in the Lille and Roubaix tourist information offices). Choose the Lille pass for the duration of your choice and make the most of your stay in Lille!

Discover Lille on a beer-themed paper chase and walk around its streets looking for clues! FIND OUT ABOUT ALL OF LILLE'S SECRETS ON A FUN BEER TASTING DETECTIVE GAME! The aim of the game is to find the stein of Gambrinus, prince of beer, which was lost somewhere in the city... Start by picking up your road book, then you'll be ready to start searching for the missing chalice! To complete your quest, you will follow a trail around Lille's streets and squares looking for clues to help you solve the enigma. Several key clues can be found in certain of the city's bars. You'll have the pleasure of tasting 4 exceptional beers in 4 of Lille's best bars, chosen specially for the game. Your search will progress thanks to the clues hidden along the way. You'll need to look in all directions, including in natural spots and even in the taste of your beer! Choose this fun, pleasant and delicious tour of Lille! Good luck! Alcohol abuse is bad for your health. Please consume in moderation 

Palluel's main asset is the natural wealth that surrounds it. The lush green setting of its pond is an invitation to relax. Explore the narrow streets of the village and look for the boundary stones scattered around the foot of some of the buildings that once demarcated the village. Enter the cemetery to admire this 17th-century sandstone cross, the pride of the village. For a complete break from it all, Ecoland is a restaurant with a panoramic terrace overlooking the lake, and offers a wide choice of eco-friendly accommodation.

Water is at the heart of Écourt-Saint-Quentin. The commune is literally surrounded by the marshes of Saudemont, Becquerel and Grand Clair. Hiking and cycling trails invite nature lovers to get away from it all! Are you ready for a complete change of scenery? The town's heritage preserves traces of Écourt's rich past, including its beautiful porch farms and curiosities such as the Merovingian tomb on display in the recently renovated church.

Just 20 minutes east of Arras, Saudemont is renowned for its waterside nature and its eponymous angels. The "Angels of Saudemont", polychrome wooden sculptures from the Middle Ages, are now housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Arras. Copies have been placed in the chapel of Christ, where they once stood. In addition to this history, Saudemont is home to the only church in the area whose 12th-century Cluniac-style bell tower survived the ravages of the First World War. It has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1928.

This village in the heart of Osartis-Marquion and close to the Sensée valley is a little paradise of nature. An Art Deco church, a pretty village centre, a beautiful equestrian farm, La Ferme de l'Abbaye, which houses guest rooms for a green and friendly getaway: Dury is a real country holiday village.

In the heart of the Val de la Sensée, this leafy village is a hiker's delight, with its trails and geocaching. The village castle has been converted into a gîte and guest rooms, ranked by Figaro Magazine as one of the 150 most beautiful in France: Clos Barthélemy is a must-see address in the Artois region.

With its gently sloping watering hole, and the trees flowing into it, Haucourt is like stepping into a Corot painting. The village owes its fame to the majestic Vis-en-Artois British Cemetery, but it is also a living witness to the Art Deco style of Reconstruction, as seen in the church of Saint-Michel, the town hall and the former Lourdeaux café at the entrance to the village.

Located to the east of Arras, the village of Monchy-le-Preux was deeply affected by the fighting in the First World War. The caribou of the Monchy-le-Preux Newfoundland Memorial stands proudly on Infantry Hill, where on 14 April 1917 a handful of brave Newfoundlanders repelled massive enemy counter-attacks. The village is regularly the site of memorial pilgrimages by Canadians and British. Today, you can still admire a rich heritage: the church, manor houses and farms. Don't forget to cross Monchy Wood, where you'll find a charming neo-Gothic chapel inspired by the designs of Viollet-le-Duc.

Located in the south of the Artois region, the village of Bullecourt is probably better known in Australia than in France! The site of the Battles of Arras in the spring of 1917, this village was classified as a red zone after the First World War, and can be explored on a tour of the countryside and memorial sites. You'll be impressed by its rural heritage from the Reconstruction period: artesian farms, the town hall with its characteristic pediment and the church with its sandstone bell tower and porch.

A church with remarkable stained glass windows, a mummy, chapels and an attractive Art Deco and natural heritage: the village of Croisilles has a lot going for it. Its residents are particularly committed to the project, and are currently setting up a Maison des habitants to provide a warm welcome for future visitors.

Café, bar. For more information, visit Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/auqgdelapevele/?locale=fr_FR Contact : 06 10 26 27 65

Le Hameau de la Becque is a pretty farmhouse with meeting and function rooms, a gourmet restaurant "L'Âme au vert" with its tasting cellar, a vegetable garden and a craft brewery "Les Barbes Blanches" where the beer is brewed directly on site. For more information, visit Website : https://hameaudelabecque.com/ Contact : 03 20 32 00 41

Emmanuel and his chef present their new menu, full of flavour and authenticity, offering quality cuisine and carefully prepared dishes based on carefully selected fresh local produce. For further information, visit Website: https://lesabotvert.fr/index.php/reservations/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesabotvert/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_sabot_vert__restaurant/ Contact: 03 59 51 79 81

A small-scale restaurant, which specialises in creative cuisine which employs local ingredients, and mainly serves pizzas and pasta. Always on the look-out for authentic tastes, “Pizza Maison” has chosen to provide its customers with high-quality food in a family setting and also with friendly and professional service. Cutting-edge technologies and equipment in the sector are employed here, in order to make life easier for its staff. Now the challenges facing “Pizza Maison” are to host more customers and to provide the latter with an additional purchasing service, thus giving them the opportunity to choose a product which is different in terms of quality. Special “pasta festival” offer, all you can eat pizza, accompanied by three drinks, dessert and coffee.

Café, brasserie. For more information, visit Contact : 03 20 62 03 40

Burgers, tacos and fresh chips restaurant offering a wide choice of products, with a lovely terrace to enjoy a draught beer or glass of wine. For more information, visit Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FritesCorner/ Contact : 03 20 16 84 12

A restaurant that combines African and European cuisine for tasty, exotic dishes. You can enjoy your meal while contemplating a work of art, drink tea while reading a book and have fun with the games available. You can also buy products from other parts of the world in the restaurant's grocery shop. A warm and complete place that will light up your eyes and that you won't want to leave! For more information, visit Website: https://linstant-kwuzi.fr/ Contact: 03 20 97 34 62

The restaurant welcomes you in an exceptional setting with a varied menu to suit all tastes. For more information, visit Website: lenvolrestaurant.fr Contact: 03 20 30 85 17

Just 10 minutes from Stade Pierre Mauroy, come and "mingle" in a family setting in the colours of rugby. For more information, visit Website : https://www.hotel-agena.com/ Contact : 03 20 60 13 14

Right in the heart of the countryside, 5 minutes from Tournai and the French border, the Charm’en Gîte is the perfect destination for couples in search of some peace and quiet. The gîte is modern and welcoming, with a fitted kitchen, a bathroom with a large Italian shower and an open-plan double bedroom and living room. Make the most of the sunshine to relax on the patio or explore the area. Feel free to bring your bikes, as there is a cabin where you can keep them if required. You can also explore lots of unmissable parts of Picardy Wallonia from here: Tournai with its cathedral and belfry, Péruwelz and the Forest Halt (Escale forestière), Ath and its giants, Beloeil and it castle, and much more.

Lodging in an 18th century cultivation and cattle farm, at 5 km from the nature park of Scarpe-Escaut. Ground fl.: dining r./lounge (TV) with sofa-bed, kitchen area (hotplates, electr. oven, MW oven, freezer), bathr. (shower), sep. WC. Washing machine. 1st fl. (accessible via a steep staircase): 1 bedr. (4x1 p.), 1 bedr. (1x2 p., baby's cot), bathr. (bathtub), sep. WC. Centr. heating. Interior yard. Playground. Reception room (50 pers.) can be rented.

Located amid pastures, the gite Oh la vache! is an old renovated farmhouse. Located in calm and relaxing countryside, the accommodation has a lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, shower room and two toilets. On sunny days, enjoy the terrace and the barbecue. In the heart of the Plaines de l’Escaut natural park, the village offers many opportunities for walks and discoveries. You’ll enjoy all the mod cons and many activities nearby, as the gite is located right next to Tournai and Péronnes lake. Only 35km from Lille and Pairi Daiza, 90km from Brussels and from Bruges!

Looking for an eco-friendly place to stay at the very heart of Tournai? Try the city's Youth Hostel. https://walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/3/accommodation/eco-labelled-accommodation/auberge-de-jeunesse-de-tournai-/10780