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Regional information about North-Calais, France

Map of North-Calais France

The most northern part of France, with a coastline on the English Channel.

Flat region, with important maritime network, hence heavy industry, mining. High urbanization, despite fertile soils. Dense road, rail and canal network.

There is an historical influence with the Flemish as the region borders with Belgium. The Northerners of France are called Les 'Tchies, reputed for being very friendly people

The region played an important role during the Second World War, especially with the evacuation of allied troops at Dunkerque/Dunkirk.

Regional capital : Lille



Departments / Counties in North-Calais

59 NordLille
62 Pas de CalaisDunkerque

Clubs, shows, cabaret, nightlife, theatre

La Ronde des geants
Carnival of the gieants

Farms, farming, agriculture

Cote Opale
Information about the regions agriculture and food products.

Hotels

Hôtel Red Fox - Le Touquet

Relais des 4 vents


Local websites

Lille Net


Newspaper, television, radio

La Voix du Nord


Real estate, property

Calais Real estate


Tourisme, travel, information

Dover to Calais
All you need for cross channel ferries

Universities, colleges, schools

University Charles de Gaulle (Lille)

University of Science and Technology of Lille

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