5-day travel itinerary for visiting the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region by car, starting from Paris:
Day 1:
- Depart from Paris early in the morning and drive to the city of Lille, the capital of Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
- Spend the morning exploring the historic Old Town and the famous Lille Cathedral.
- In the afternoon, visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lille, which houses an impressive collection of art from the 15th to the 20th century.
- Check into a hotel in Lille for the night.
Day 2:
- Spend the morning visiting the town of Arras and its famous belfry and town hall.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Lens and its famous Louvre-Lens museum.
- Return to Lille and stay in the same hotel for the night.
Day 3:
- Spend the morning exploring the town of Dunkirk and its famous beaches and port.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Calais and its famous lighthouse and castle.
- Check into a hotel in Calais for the night.
Day 4:
- Spend the morning visiting the town of Boulogne-sur-Mer and its famous Nausicaá, a French national sea center.
- In the afternoon, visit the town of Saint-Omer and its famous Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Return to Calais and stay in the same hotel for the night.
Day 5:
- Spend the morning exploring the town of Gravelines and its famous fortifications.
- Drive back to Paris in the afternoon.