Things to Do in Hauts-de-France, France: City Guides

Hauts-de-France is France’s northernmost region, where the North Sea and the English Channel meet a landscape shaped by centuries of cross‑border exchange. With five departments, a population of around six million and a mix of historic cities, coastal ports and inland towns, it offers a varied mix of heritage, architecture and easy access to Belgium and the United Kingdom. Neywo provides a free audio guide for the region, covering 9 cities, 299 narrated places and 15 walking tours, so you can explore at your own pace.

Best towns to visit in Hauts-de-France

Beauvais

Beauvais sits in the Oise department and is known for its impressive Gothic cathedral, the former Maladrerie Saint‑Lazare de Voisinlieu, the église Notre‑Dame and the Église Saint‑Étienne. You can find more details on the city’s dedicated page: Beauvais.

Boulogne-sur-Mer

On the Opal Coast, Boulogne-sur-Mer features a striking fountain in the town centre, the Basilica of Notre‑Dame de Boulogne, the Église Saint‑Nicolas and the Chapelle du Saint‑Sang. See the city page for further information: Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Calais

Calais, the gateway to England, is home to Fort Risban, the Église Notre‑Dame de Calais, the Citadelle de Calais and the administrative arrondissement of Calais. Learn more here: Calais.

Lille

The regional capital Lille boasts a rich religious heritage, including the Couvent des Madelonnettes, the Hospice Comtesse, Lille Cathedral and the Couvent des Minimes. Its extensive audio guide covers many more sites: Lille.

Saint-Omer

Saint-Omer offers the Musée de l’hôtel Sandelin, the Saint‑Omer Cathedral, the Église Saint‑Sépulcre and the Église Saint‑Denis. Additional insights are available on its page: Saint-Omer.

Explore with Neywo

Download the Neywo app to enjoy the region’s free audio guide. As you walk through each city, the app narrates the story of every place you reach, letting you move at your own pace with no group and no schedule. With coverage of 9 cities, 299 narrated points of interest and 15 walking tours, Neywo turns a simple stroll into an informative journey across Hauts-de-France.