21/08/2026
Cultural Hauts-de-France
Open to Groups & Individuals
Nestled in northern France, the Hauts-de-France region has numerous picturesque towns and villages, many of which are home to a rich historical and cultural heritage.
The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Amiens is a true Gothic masterpiece & a must-see for those curious about the region’s grand past. The town’s stunning Hortillonages are an exceptional mosaic of floating gardens and waterways.
Gerberoy by contrast, is a tiny fairy-tale-like medieval village officially ranked as one of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’, & is known as the ‘Village of Roses’. Explore the cobblestone lanes with 17th-century half-timbered houses draped in 1000’s of blooming rose bushes, and its historic gardens.
Started in the 13th-century, the Cathedral of Beauvais is a true architectural marvel. It has the tallest Gothic choir in the world reaching astonishing heights & reflects the bold ambition of French Gothic builders. Inside, an intricate clock crafted in the 19th-century is a must-see, with its moving figures and astronomical functions, a blend of art, science & craftsmanship.
Explore the fortified castle of Pierrefonds, dismantled in the 17th-century and reinvented in the 19th-century. It is an extraordinary interpretation of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where a treasure of architecture awaits.
Discover royal castles including the Château de Chantilly, a highlight of this holiday, one of the finest jewels in the crown of France’s cultural heritage.
