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Sights to See in Lille – the gateway to Europe

Sights to See in Lille – the gateway to Europe

Situated in northern France and close to the Belgian border is the city of Lille. It is the fourth largest city in the country and is accessible by plane and the Eurotunnel, as well as being a short drive or train journey from Calais ferry port. If you’re planning on taking a trip to Lille, […]

Updated: July 27, 2020 | By | More

Amiens – beautiful city in France and the birthplace of Jules Verne

Amiens – beautiful city in France and the birthplace of Jules Verne

In northern France, in the Somme River valley lies one beautiful town of Amiens. It is located in the French region of Picardie and has about 135,000 inhabitants. Its history dates far back. It was inhabited by the Gallic tribe Albiano already before the arrival of the Romans. The Romans then built a city here […]

Updated: June 18, 2020 | By | More

Charleroi with a belfry included in the World Heritage Sites List | Belgium

Charleroi with a belfry included in the World Heritage Sites List | Belgium

Belgian city of Charleroi is situated at the banks of the river Sambre in the province of Hainaut, the westernmost part of Wallonia, located about 50 kilometers south of the capital city of Brussels. It has about 200,000 inhabitants and was founded in 1666. Due to its geographical position in the industrial region, focused especially […]

Updated: January 16, 2020 | By | More

Dunkerque (Dunkirk) – northern city in France

Dunkerque (Dunkirk) – northern city in France

Dunkerque (or Dunkirk in English) is a city in northern France, near the border with Belgium. Administratively it is situated in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and the Nord département. Today the city has approximately 70.000 inhabitants. City of Dunkirk is situated on the banks of the North Sea and is significantly associated mainly with shipping. We can find […]

Updated: July 19, 2020 | By | 1 More


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