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  • Transport
  • Accommodation
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Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Lille

    1 night

  • Arras

    Stop

  • Amiens

    1 night

  • Boulogne-sur-Mer

    1 night

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
1hrs 32mins
Standard class

LondonLille

Make your way to St Pancras International to dart across the channel on a Eurostar to Lille; you’ll arrive in a mere hour and a half.
Stay
1 night
Lille

Lille

The vibrant capital of the Hauts-de-France region has a compact historic centre, easily explored on foot, including colourful 17th-century Flemish townhouses dating back to its time as a merchant centre of French Flanders.
Hôtel l'Arbre Voyageur

Where you could stay1 night

Hôtel l'Arbre Voyageur

A popular boutique hotel with a courtyard and views of the city just five minutes' walk from Lille Flandres Train Station.

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Room details
Room: 1 king bed
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Visit the Natural History Museum and embark on a voyage through time. You'll be transported through the ages via the four main collections: ethnography, science and technology, geology and zoology.

  • Lille's has a thriving and diverse food scene. With Michelin-starred restaurants, strong Flemish influences and iconic pâtisseries, the city is the perfect place to immerse yourselves in authentic French gastronomy and art de vivre.

  • A gallery like no other, La Piscine-Musée d'Art invites viewers to explore the series of rotating exhibitions displayed in the beautiful Art Deco structure of a former municipal swimming pool.

Journey
0hrs 37mins
Standard class

LilleArras

Take the direct train from Lille Flandres to Arras.
Stop
Arras
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Arras

Arras is an architectural gem, famous for its UNESCO-listed belfry, large cobbled squares, and the imposing abbey and Vauban Citadel. The eclecticism of its heritage has created a unique and memorable town.

Recommendations

  • Take yourself on a food tour of the historic centre, stopping at pâtisseries, wine bars and chocolateries famous for their chocolate rats. We’ll recommend our favourite foodie spots.

  • Experience a traditional cooking workshop with le Tablier Bleu, led by local chef Gabriel Asseman and owner of Arras' L’oeuf ou la Poule restaurant. Under his expert supervision, you'll head to the market to buy the ingredients for a meal that you’ll cook and enjoy together.

  • Visit the fine-art museum, housed in the former Abbaye Saint-Vaast, one of France’s most important 18th century monastic buildings. The museum’s collections spread over a vast area of 6000m² and its galleries offer a great insight into art from the Middle Ages right through to the 19th century. The museum houses an astounding 32,000 items.
Journey
0hrs 57mins
Standard class

ArrasAmiens

Head to the station to take the train south to Amiens.
Stay
1 night
Amiens
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Amiens

As the pretty capital of the Picardy region, Amiens is a city known for its art and history. It's also where you'll find the largest cathedral in France, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hotel Le Prieuré

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Le Prieuré

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Step back in time in Amiens’ medieval heart, in a characterful building that once housed canons from the city’s UNESCO-listed cathedral just a few steps away. Breakfast is not included but can be arranged.

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Room details
Room: Double room
Board: Room only

Recommendations

  • Head to the Saint Leu quarter on the water’s edge to find the locals’ favourite spots for an Apéritive.

  • Visit the 800-year-old, UNESCO-listed cathedral (twice the size of Notre-Dame in Paris) where you can climb to the top of the tower and see breathtaking views through the intricate rose window.

  • Be sure to visit the Saturday morning market, where the variety of stalls stretch from the foot of the cathedral to the river Somme, selling regional produce and local crafts.
Journey
1hrs 16mins
Standard class
AmiensBoulogne-sur-Mer
Stay
1 night
Boulogne-sur-Mer
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Boulogne-sur-Mer

Boulogne-sur-Mer is France’s largest fishing port. The charming old town is home to stone houses, cobbled streets, and an impressive cathedral, complete with an ornate crypt and a 12th-century town hall belfry, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Boulogne-sur-Mer is also home to a wonderful array of restaurants and cafes.
La Matelote Hotel Restaurant

Where you could stay1 night

La Matelote Hotel Restaurant

Facing the Boulogne-sur-Mer beach and right opposite Nausicaa sea life centre, the La Matelote hotel is the place to come for refreshing weekend getaway to France… especially for seafood lovers! The hotel and restaurant sit right on the port. You can meet the fishermen and perhaps spot your meal for the evening! Nothing is more refreshing than the fresh sea breeze which will have you feeling a million miles away - you may even spot a seal swimming around.

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Room details
Room: Superior double room
Board: Room only

Recommendations

  • Explore the maze of streets with their internationally-acclaimed street art. There’s work from many renowned street artists, creating a unique outdoor museum - some have been voted among the best in France.

  • Sample an evening tipple in Boulogne's quirky neighbourhood bar, the Vole Hole.

  • Enjoy a long leisurely lunch in one of Boulogne’s fish restaurants - as France’s largest fishing port you’re spoilt for choice!
Journey
1hrs 4mins
Standard class

Boulogne-sur-MerLille

Take the train to Lille, with a quick change in Amiens.
Journey
1hrs 34mins
Standard class

LilleLondon

Head to Lille International station to take the Eurostar to London, you’ll arrive at St Pancras in just an hour and a half.

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