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La Piscine, a beautiful museum in Roubaix, Lille
In a stunningly beautiful Art Deco building, that was once a public swimming pool, you will find La Piscine Museum of Art and Industry. In the past I had seen some lovely pictures of the museum but...
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5 Unique Dining Experiences in Lille, France
I recently spent a wonderful long weekend in Lille and discovered some very interesting eateries. The traditional cuisine of the area is tasty and hearty combing Flemish traditions with a touch of the...
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Mussels and chips, bargain antiques and a festive atmosphere at La Braderie,...
Car boot sales, street markets, bric à brac, flea markets, swap stalls and garage sales are extremely popular in Northern France but the biggest Braderie, as these are known, happens on the first...
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Real France, real close – in fact it’s on your doorstep…
“It always amazes me that people choose to endure hours and hours driving on a motorway or suffer queuing in airports in their quest to enjoy a taste of France” says Janine Marsh, Editor of web...
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Carbonnade beef and beer stew recipe
I first came across this hearty traditional Flemish dish in the hot summer months in Lille in the north of France, but it would make the perfect winter warmer for the gray, damp days we’re having here...
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Discovering Nord-Pas-de-Calais’ museums and memories
Today we’d like to share a guest post from our very own Ingrid Delamarre, who has worked here for over 10 years. She originally moved from France to Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, to be...
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Christmas shopping in France
As summer ends and the air turns autumnal, it may still seem a little early to be thinking of Christmas but it is a very popular time of year to visit many European cities. The best hotels, in the best...
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Giants, secret tunnels, heritage and history plus a warm welcome awaits you...
Described as one of the prettiest towns in France, Arras, the capital of Pas-de-Calais, is just a 75 minute drive from the port of Calais and a great alternative to some of the more obvious choices for...
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Great Escapes Autumn Sale
The later part of the year is a wonderful time to visit Belgium or France. One of our favourite annual events is held in Bruges, the ‘Magical Winter Moments Christmas Happening‘ which runs from 21st...
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Tis the season…
Christmas has finally arrived! So we wanted to treat you all to a compilation of beautiful Christmas photos from around Europe – a mixture of food and drink, markets and lights – arguably all the best...
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Top 5 château breaks in France
Our range of châteaux are among the most exciting and rewarding properties at Great Escapes. The grandeur and flamboyance of one of France’s most impressive and historic buildings make for an...
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Top Ten Things to do in Lille for Mother’s Day
Lille is the perfect location for a girls’ getaway and, with Mother’s Day coming up, a long weekend with your Mum would make a fantastic treat for her (and you). In a blatant attempt to persuade you to...
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