Cliff
Les Falaises d’Ault-Onival
Les Falaises d’Ault-Onival is a coastal cliff formation in Hauts-de-France, known for its stunning views of the English
Coast & Capes
Baie d'Authie
A small estuary bay between Berck and the Somme, known for its seals and wide beaches.
Coast & Capes
Baie de Somme
One of France's finest bays, a vast estuary of sand, salt meadows, seals and seabirds.
Coast & Capes
Cap Blanc-Nez
A 130 m chalk cliff with sweeping views across the Channel to the English coast.
Coast & Capes
Cap Gris-Nez
The closest point of France to England, a cliff cape on a major bird-migration route.
Coast & Capes
Côte d'Opale
A windswept northern coast of vast beaches, dunes and chalk capes facing England.
Forest
Forêt de Chantilly
An elegant forest of rides and ponds around the château and racecourse of Chantilly.
Forest
Forêt de Compiègne
A grand former royal hunting forest near the château of Compiègne, laced with avenues and ponds.
Forest
Forêt de Mormal
The largest forest of the Nord département, a broadleaf woodland rich in wildlife.
Forest
Forêt de Retz
A great beech forest near Villers-Cotterêts, long a royal hunting ground.