The Hauts-de-France region contains medieval castles, nature reserves, and historic gardens. The area features castles such as Pierrefonds and Olhain, natural areas like Parc du Marquenterre, and historic sites including Abbaye de Vaucelles. World War II military installations and French memorials complement the region's cultural heritage.
Pierrefonds, France
This medieval castle was rebuilt between 1857 and 1885 under the direction of architect Viollet-le-Duc.
Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont, France
Natural reserve spanning 200 hectares for migratory birds, with observation posts and guided tours through the dune landscape.
Séricourt, France
This garden complex presents various themed gardens with seasonal flowers on four hectares of land since 1985.
Doullens, France
This 16th-century church features notable acoustics and Gothic architectural elements.
Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France
The museum displays a collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures by artist Henri Matisse in his birth house.
Éperlecques, France
The concrete bunker from World War II was built as a launch pad for V2 rockets and is now a history museum.
Les Rues-des-Vignes, France
The 12th century Cistercian abbey features Gothic architecture and hosts regular flower exhibitions in its gardens.
Guise, France
The industrialist Godin built this residential complex in the 19th century with communal facilities for his factory workers.
Olhain, France
The 15th century medieval castle features a moat and four round corner towers in the Pas-de-Calais department.
Argoules, France
The 18th century Cistercian abbey houses an 8-hectare garden with rare plant species.
Mont-Saint-Éloi, France
These 18th century ruins stand on a hill and feature two towers reaching 45 meters in height.
Zuydcoote, France
World War II military defense installation with bunkers and gun positions on the North Sea coast.
Escalles, France
Dramatic white cliffs offering spectacular views across the strait toward England.
Argoules, France
Botanical gardens surrounding the Abbaye de Valloires, featuring over 5,000 species.
Amiens, France
Ancient floating gardens reachable only by flat-bottomed boats.
Armentières, France
A 120-hectare natural area featuring a lake, sports facilities and walking paths for visitors.
Seclin, France
Military compound from 1875 containing artillery collections and exhibitions about both World Wars.
Étrun, France
Romanesque chapel from the 12th century with original wall paintings and architectural details from construction period.
Marck, France
Lighthouse from 1857 that guided ships until 1905. The original optical system remains in place.
Neuville-sous-Montreuil, France
This 14th-century complex contains restored monastic buildings with cloisters, chapels, and an extensive garden area.
Landrethun-le-Nord, France
A tunnel system with rocket launch facilities from World War II, now operating as a military history museum.
Thiepval, France
A 70-meter stone tower built in 1921 commemorating the 36th Ulster Division and its casualties.
Clairmarais, France
The natural park spans 100 hectares of wetlands with water birds, fish, and a 2-kilometer wooden walkway.
Ambleteuse, France
The 17th century fortress stands on the Opal Coast and was designed by Vauban to protect the harbor.
Condé-en-Brie, France
The castle houses wall paintings by Servandoni and Watteau, along with furniture from the Louis XV period.
Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, France
The military cemetery contains the remains of 40,000 World War I soldiers and a Byzantine-style basilica.
Braine, France
The 12th century Romanesque chapel houses a reliquary containing a drop of Christ's blood.
Condette, France
The 15th century castle combines French and English architecture and hosts regular exhibitions about French-British history.
Guisy, France
The 19th century tower combines Romanesque and Gothic elements with a bronze and iron clockwork mechanism.
Rue, France
This chapel contains 16th century stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes and geometric patterns within Gothic architecture.
Rambures, France
The red brick fortress contains a collection of medieval weapons and is surrounded by a botanical garden with 500 rose varieties.