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A region of festivities and human warmth where joie de vivre is a communal affair.

Just over the border from Belgium and a tunnel ride across the Channel from England lies the Nord/Pas-de-Calais region. Its major city is Lille, the captivating crossroads of TGV Paris - Brussels and London.

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Don't miss

Lille Flea Market

Every year during the first weekend of September, the city of Lille turns into a huge flea market. Visitors can enjoy the bargain-hunting, as well as the music and animation, not to mention the beer and mussels that are traditional during these 2 days of fun and festivity.