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Reprinted with revisions in 2014 by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd.
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Northeast France

Northeast France is a huge area: almost 650 km (400 miles) separate Boulogne on the coast from Mulhouse in Alsace, yet these regions tend to get overlooked by people who are on their way to somewhere else. The regions boast the rugged shores and beaches of the Cte dOpale, magnificent cathedrals and castles, big open landscapes, a host of world-class museums and two great theme parks.

A steam engine on display at the Cit du Train, Europes biggest railway museum, in Mulhouse

Highlights

Nausica, Boulogne-sur-Mer

Patrolling sharks, performing sea lions and glittering tropical fish are the highlight of this giant aquarium, which offers superb holiday fun (see ).

Parc Astrix

The comic-book characters from Ancient Gaul come to life in one of the top theme-park attractions of France (see ).

Chteau Fort de Sedan

Explore the largest medieval castle in Europe, with massive walls honeycombed by spiral stairs, arrow slits and vaulted halls (see ).

Reims Cathedral

Spot angels at this medieval masterpiece that is lit up by its stained glass, like a magic lantern made of stone (see ).

Colmar

Straight out of a fairy-tale picture book, this gem of a town has half-timbered houses lining crooked streets (see ).

Verdun

This symbol of French resolve in World War I is vividly recalled by its battlefield site, museums, cemeteries and eerie bone vault (see ).

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The Best of Northeast France

Vineyards in the Parc Naturel Rgional de la Montagne de Reims

World War I battlefields such as Verdun and the Somme stand out across Northeast France, and their memorials and monuments are among the most fascinating and moving sights. But this part of France has many brighter sides too such as the natural wonder of the Baie de Somme, superb Gothic cathedrals at Reims and Amiens, and the splendid Chteau de Chantilly. There is something for everyone to enjoy here.

Memorable museums

This region offers plenty of child-friendly museums; kids who do not have an inclination for art museums are in luck. in Boulogne is effectively a museum of sealife.

Be sure not to miss the excellent art museums at , the Muse dUnterlinden has something for everyone, from Matthias Grnewalds splendidly gruesome Isenheim altarpiece to crossbows and jelly moulds.

The Isenheim altarpiece in the Muse dUnterlinden

The great outdoors

The Northeast boasts immense and dramatic expanses of protected landscape, such as the cast an enchanting spell. There are plenty of information centres and marked walks to help visitors explore them.

The .

Hop on to a river cruise along the Meuse at , ride a pedalo on the Lac de la Liez one of the regions many artificial lakes.

Fortresses and chteaux

For the biggest and mightiest medieval castle, go to the .

Memories of World Wars

The most potent symbol of World War I, evoke similar memories, with numerous battle-torn sites around Albert.

Memories of World War I go underground at the Carrire Wellington in , part of the intriguing honeycomb of centuries-old tunnels beneath the city.

This region also became a battle zone in World War II..

Poppies in full bloom across the Battlefields of the Somme

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Getting There and Around

Arrivals board displaying flight information in Terminal 2 at Charles-de-Gaulle International Airport, Paris

With excellent air, rail, sea and road connections, getting to France is easy. There are several economical and convenient options, many of which are child friendly as well. Most international air travellers to Northeast France will fly to Paris, although Ryanair goes to Paris Beauvais in Picardy. Distances across the region are substantial, justifying two major regional airports close to the eastern border with Germany, at Strasbourg and Mulhouse. Frances comprehensive and efficient national rail network offers convenient connections across the region. Trains are often a better and more economical option than domestic flights, but there is still a good choice of flights linking many cities. Those travelling in their own vehicles will enjoy driving through the country, with plenty of rest areas catering to families along the way. Local public transport varies from superb to sketchy.

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