Hauts-de-France is northern France's dynamic region, forged from the historic provinces of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy. It is a land of soaring Gothic cathedrals, poignant WWI memorials, vibrant Flemish culture, and a rugged coastline along the Côte d'Opale. Lille, the cosmopolitan capital, anchors a region of surprising contrasts — from the underground citadels of Arras to the vast sandy beaches of Dunkirk and Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
L'Hermitage Gantois (Curio Collection by Hilton)
A 15th-century hospice transformed into Lille's finest boutique hotel; cloistered courtyard, spa, and gastronomic restaurant. Doubles from €150 / ~$162.
Le Westminster Hôtel & Spa
A classic 5-star British-influenced resort hotel on the Channel coast; spa, indoor pool, golf access, and fine dining. Sea-view suites from €250 / ~$270.
Hôtel Barrière Lille
Lille's largest luxury hotel adjacent to the TGV stations; Casino Barrière, spa, and brasserie. Doubles from €180 / ~$195.
La Terrasse des Remparts (Montreuil-sur-Mer)
Michelin-starred restaurant-hotel in a fairy-tale hilltop medieval town. Rooms from €120 / ~$130; tasting menu from €65 / ~$70.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
La Laiterie (Lambersart, adjacent to Lille)
1 Michelin star; tasting menus €85–€110 / ~$92–$119. Creative French-Northern cuisine in a former dairy and art gallery. Reserve at laiterie.fr or +33 3 20 74 01 83.
La Terrasse des Remparts (Montreuil-sur-Mer)
1 Michelin star; tasting menu from €65 / ~$70. Saint-Jacques de la Baie de Somme and pigeon from the region. Reserve at +33 3 21 81 53 04.
Bloempot (Lille)
Acclaimed neo-bistro; mains €30–€45 / ~$32–$49. Celebrated hyper-local ingredient sourcing. Reserve at +33 3 20 06 83 61.