Discover Aire-sur-la-Lys at Camping La Petite Forêt

Trail markings: Yellow, yellow-red A walk along the water in the heart of the Lys plain, home to the watercress of Aire-sur-la-Lys, a historic town with a rich architectural heritage. As you pass through Wittes, you'll stop off at the Ballastières nature reserve, a vast wetland where many species of birds nest.

Trail markings: red and white, yellow and white The GRP Tour de la Lys is a 34 km loop hiking trail, located between the agricultural plain of the Lys. It crosses diverse landscapes, marshes and small waterways, offering an immersion in the natural and cultural heritage of the region. Accessible to all, this route highlights local agriculture, picturesque villages and ancestral traditions. A real invitation to discover the riches of the Artois-Lys region.Stage 1 (17km): from Ham-en-Artois to Saint-VenantYour hike starts in the town of Ham-en-Artois. You will follow the large canal, where it is still possible to come across barges. On this long-distance hiking trail, you can follow the Lys plain, wedged between the Flanders mountains.Stage 2 (16km): from Saint-Venant to MametzDuring this second stage, you will cross the lock and the river port of Saint-Venant. You will also have the opportunity to visit the town hall dating from the 18th century as well as the 17th century Porte d’Aire. Before reaching Mametz, you will pass through the town of Aire-sur-la-Lys, where you can discover the public garden, the Grand' Place with its pilastered houses, and the Renaissance-style bailiwick which houses the Office of tourism.Stage 3 (22.5km): from Mametz to AmettesA rather rural stopover with the discovery of Lacquette and its castles. You will also visit watercress beds, crop basins fed by individual boreholes. On the way, you will pass through small picturesque villages like Fléchinelle, Fléchin, Febvin-Palfart, Nédonchel to arrive in Amettes.Stage 4 (10.5 km): from Amettes to Ham-en-ArtoisTo finish this long-distance hiking trail, you will leave Artois to go down towards the Lys plain and reach Ham-en-Artois, thus returning to your starting point.

Trail marking: Yellow Between the Lys and the Nave, hike on the paths of the Pays de Busnes, land of shallot cultivation, celebrated every year on the second weekend of September. Along the way, you can admire chapels and churches as well as the Biette farm.

A wonderful place to stay thanks to its numerous facilities. Its rooms are equipped with all mod cons and will delight you with their pleasant and invigorating setting.

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!

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'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 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 

A luxury, modern hotel next to the Grand-Place in Mouscron, the Hôtel Alizé offers 4 types of room, all air-conditioned, with beds 210cm long: standard, executive, jacuzzi suite and honeymoon suite. As well as boasting the “Bikes Welcome” label, this gorgeous hotel also offers plenty of other services: sauna, gym, flat screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, free WiFi, bathroom with bath or shower, hairdryer. Its location right in the centre of town means that there are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops to explore, plus a Christmas market in December, just 25 metres from the hotel. 100% no-smoking hotel.

Built in 1600, this is really quite a unique edifice in the region. Of Flemish Renaissance style it was a former guardhouse and now houses the Tourist Office. Temporary exhibitions are regularly held on the first floor.

This vast Gothic church was founded by Baudouin le Pieux in 1059. It was badly damaged by fires but was rebuilt during the XV century. A flamboyant edifice of brick and stone it is doted with a superb oak organ chest which dates from 1633 and originates

This castle is an excellent example of XV century architecture including its arrow slits, moats and drawbridge. By visiting the gardens you will have a good idea of how life was in the Middle Ages: medicinal and condiment plants, flower garden, kitchen ga

Located in a meadow, this is the house in which Benoit-Joseph Labre was born on March 26 1748. His life as a prilgrim led him to Rome. He was beatified in 1860 and canonized in 1881.

Guided visits to a former coal mine in the company of ex-mineworkers that will help you discover the different coal extraction techniques and hear a working coal extraction machine and slat conveyor belt.

Built in 1388 as a reward to the people of Béthune for their loyalty to the French Crown, this is the last vestige of the town's medieval history. It was destroyed by bombing in 1918 leaving only the 16th part intact. The Belfry of Béthune is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has bee classified as a Historic Monument since 1862

1960s atmosphere with a parade of more than 1000 vehicles from the time, Rockabilly music, drive-in evening, concerts and costume parade

It took five former miners (helped by a few younger people) eight years to reconstruct the underground world at the bottom of a mine pit. Here, the visitor can hear thesound of the working machinery and the raised cries of the miners. You can also watch 2 films: one on the exploitation of coal; the otheron Genral de Gaulle's descent down pit N°6 in 1959.

Bours, a village of brick and cob houses, lies at the foot of the Artois hills. The village centre and its hamlets are set in a calm, green environment. This beautiful village owes part of its fame to the 14th-century keep, listed as a Historic Monument and the only one of its kind north of Paris, which stands proudly alongside the town hall, the church with its octagonal bell tower and the square lined with lime trees. Numerous chapels, the grotto of Lourdes and the Calvary bear witness to its lively religious past. Bours also boasts typical farmhouses with square courtyards, bread ovens, chartils and its magnificent Ternésian bocage, a rich testimony to its agricultural vocation. It is crossed by the GR127, has two approved hiking trails and two cycle tourism circuits. Bours is a dynamic village with a rich history, agriculture, businesses and associations: a must-see for walkers.

The museum was set up in a former Apprentices Centre where young people of 14 learned how to become miners (The Pit Boys). 200 meters of tunnels have been restored: a section comprising of modern techniques (iron and electricity) and a section dealing wit

Château du XIXe siècle, au milieu d'un parc fleuri de 3 ha avec des arbres centenaires et pièces d'eau, construit sur les ruines d'un Fort de Vauban, l'hostellerie des 3 Mousquetaires offre le charme authentique des belles demeures françaises. Chaque chambre est décorée dans un style différent. La cuisine, servie dans un cadre raffiné, met en valeur les produits du terroir régional ou français. Personnes(90)

Face à la collégiale de Lillers, Olivier Callieu vous accueille dans une atmosphère chaleureuse et familiale. Grillades et onglet à l'échalote de Busnes font la réputation de ce restaurateur.

Maison construite il y a plus de 2 siècle, était l'ancien presbytère de la commune. Ses vieux murs ont des centaines d'histoires à vous raconter écoutez-les !

Réputé dans la région, le restaurant gastronomique Le Robert II conjugue la tradition culinaire et la cuisine innovante cuisine au source des saveurs. La cave une des plus riches (plus de 55000 bouteilles), vous apportera les plaisirs de la dégustation. Un vrai moment de bonheur !

Closed Saturday lunchtime.

In a warm and country style, the Pataterie open every day.Preferential rates.Friendly and pleasant place.Ideal for families.

La Dolce Vita offers a traditional Italian restaurant and, right beside the city park Bruay-La-Buissiere, the North Gate. You can enjoy your meal in the dining room, the veranda or the terrace in summer. Free private parking is available on site.

Buffalo Grill - Bruay la BuissièreSpecializing in beef, the Buffalo Grill restaurant Bruay la Buissière welcomes you in a Wild West-style decor.A warm and friendly welcome, a relaxed atmosphere, an attentive service, all combine to ensure you have a good time and a good meal. At noon, in the evening, after the cinema or during the weekend, Buffalo Grill, you are guaranteed to enjoy an excellent piece of meat at the best price or a real good meal affordable for the whole family. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 11pm.

"With breathtaking views of the ruins of the old convent, each room reflects a style or era and plunged the client in a new universe. They can be rented from 75 to 500 € per day. At lunchtime, the restaurant offers its complete formula at 16 € including an appetizer, the dish of the day, a pastry of your choice, fourth drink, coffee and homemade chocolate. Access for the disabled because the site has the Tourism and Handicap label. Free private parking. Open Tuesday to Friday noon, the festive weekends or lunch all weekend by appointment."

JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANTFree delivery to your home or office (from 20 €) Possibility to organize anniversary, banquet, meeting with friends, business meals, etc.

You understood, the Auberge des Gourmets in the middle of the greenery and the park surrounding your accommodation offers many activities: pedal boats, mountain biking, tennis courts, riding stables ... Nothing better to come relax, unwind and enjoy the quiet! The hostel is open every day, has 5 bedrooms and has a play area for children. The hospitality of the hosts and the service will delight you and represent the expertise of our beautiful region ... Explore the family so this place combines nature and comfort. Find yourself in peace and share friendly moments around fun activities!

The accommodation is composed of 11 rooms including 4 bedrooms, a fitted kitchen for the disabled, 4 toilets, 3 bathrooms and a large living room. The residence has a garden and a courtyard enclosed by an old porch where you can park 3-4 cars. Building informed and facing south.

Dans un cadre de verdure, hôtel de construction récente avec toutes les commodités. OUVERT de Janvier à Décembre

3 Star Hotel - GosnayUpon arrival you will love the cachet of the hotel. Indeed the site is considered as an historical monument. For your comfort and well being, a park of six hectares, two tennis courts and a fitness centre are available. The Métairie takes you in a setting combining warmth, sophistication and luxury. For your well being and comfort, the 40 rooms welcome you in a setting with warm colours and contemporary design. The rooms are well equipped (wireless access, satellite TV, mini bar, hairdryer, air conditioning) and three renowned restaurants are also available : the Robert II (gourmet cuisine), the Distillerie (traditional cuisine) and the Vasco (innovative cuisine). A competent and dynamic staff is at your service and meets all your needs.This 3-star hotel suggests a variety of services: luggage service, room service, laundry, etc.Related to the Best Western brand, La Métairie is definitely a qualitative hotel and well located !

4 star Hotel-Restaurant - Gosnay La Chartreuse du Val Saint-Esprit is located in the heart of Artois and just a few minutes away from the North highway!   This luxury hotel is located in a beautiful park of 6 hectares, a quiet and peaceful place where you will stay in all serenity! . It has three restaurants: Robert II ( gourmet restaurant) , Distillerie (traditional restaurant), Vasco (innovative cuisine). The quality of this place and the service, offered by a competent staff, will delight you!The 53 rooms, 4-star category, seduced by the quality of their equipment, their luxurious charm and character. Each room, decorated with stylish furniture and always meeting the key word elegance, displays its own personality. In each you will find: a bathroom with separate bath and shower, television with satellite channels, mini bar, safe (free), telephone, wireless access, bathrobes, toilet set and slippers. For smokers' pleasure, the hotel has maintained a smoking room in "Comfort” category.This majestic hotel has its own heliport. It can also welcome your babies through: high chair, cot, changing table, bath and bottle warmer. To entertain you, the Chartreuse du Val Saint-Esprit offers two tennis courts at the heart of its park, nicely decorated with flowers, and a fitness room. For your seminars, all rooms are equipped with screen, overhead projector, flip chart, folders and mineral waters. Of course, it is possible to provide you a video projector, a TV or a VCR on request.To meet the needs of everyone, several options are available: Formula for 2 persons (drinks not included):- Stay at the Castle: 2 "Discovery" menus at the Robert II, one night in a "Privilege” room and two buffet breakfasts. - Gastronomic Stay: Champagne + “mignardises”, 2 nights in a "Luxury" room, 2 "Gourmet" menus and 2 “Discovery” menus at the Robert II. - Discovery Stay: Champagne + “mignardises”, 2 nights in "Privilege” room, 2 dinners at the "Distillerie" or "Vasco" and 2 "Discovery" dinners at the Robert II. So share a moment of discovery, relaxation and wellness in a beautiful, unusual and comfortable place, while enjoying the pleasures of nature, sport and gastronomy!

Welcome to The Parenthèse ! Come to relax in the nature settinh of 7000 m2 and to walk in the orchard. Our pond will also let you an impression of calm and will make you feel full to the campaign.

2 Star Hotel-Restaurant in Bruay-La-Buissière This hotel offers a fresh and friendly surrounding, close to the shopping area of ​​ the North Gate Park in Bruay-La-Buissiere .   “Dolce Vita” offers a pleasant decor and comfortable rooms which have been renovated to meet all your expectations for this class of hotel. The accommodation and restaurant offer a quality service for an overnight stay, and also for longer stays with half board or full board. The rooms are modern and well equipped (satellite TV, wireless access, facilities for babies...). The restaurant (with terrace during summer), particularly welcoming, favours dishes from traditional Italian cuisine and gourmet cuisine. So taste the pleasures of Italy combined with reception skills of Northern people, in this modern and pleasant setting!

Toutes spacieuses et en teintes douces, les chambres et suite de l’Eden sont des lieux de sérénité et de beauté. Dans chaque décor, inspiré de l’esprit flamand, se glissent des équipements contemporains haut de gamme OUVERT de janvier à décembre

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Hotel-Restaurant in Bruay-la-BuissièreFriendship, comfort and conviviality are the key words of your guests at the Cottage: Stephanie & Laurent Lammin.The hotel "The Cottage" is well named: located along a busy avenue in front of the Velodrome of Bruay-La-Buissiere, yet, it is quiet and offers an intimate setting. This hotel looks like a mansion on the English countryside! The Cottage, as you can see, is a unique place! During your stay you will enjoy easily the shopping areas located nearby! Its 20 rooms are equipped with the most recent comfort and elegant furniture of English inspiration. Silence and discretion of the site give you an unequalled comfort in this class of hotel. It also features a restaurant with 40 seats and a seminar room. Spend a soothing moment in this exceptional place, particularly surprising!