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Flanders Fields & the Opal Coast: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
250 km
distance
8.4 h
driving
24
curated stops

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Day 1 Lille → Arras & the Somme

5 curated stops
Transit
3h27
Finish
~17:25
Temperature
10.8°C–20.7°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
16.2h
09:00
Town Hall read more map ↗
Marvel at the towering belfry and historic architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
50 min · Lille
10:00
Palais des Beaux-Arts pba-lille.fr read more map ↗
Explore a vast collection of European art spanning centuries in this renowned museum.
50 min · Lille · €7 regular, €4 concession and evening tickets (entry from 16:30, except for weekends)
open: M 14:00-18:00, W-Su 10:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays
11:00
Cathédrale Notre Dame de la Treille read more map ↗
Gaze upon the intricate design of this cathedral, completed after nearly a century and a half.
50 min · Lille
14:30
L'abbaye Saint-Vaast read more map ↗
Discover the elegant arches and quiet courtyards of this ancient Benedictine abbey, now home to art.
50 min · Arras & the Somme
16:35
Thiepval Memorial read more map ↗
You will see the names of 72,337 missing British and South African soldiers etched into stone at this solemn First World War memorial.
50 min · Arras & the Somme
Overnight: Arras & the Somme
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Day 2 Amiens

6 curated stops
Transit
1h51
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
10.7°C–21.0°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
16.1h
10:25
Amiens's cathedral cathedrale-amiens.fr read more map ↗
Gaze upward at the soaring heights and intricate stonework of one of France's largest Gothic cathedrals.
50 min · Amiens
11:25
Belfry of Amiens read more map ↗
Stand beneath the towering belfry that once symbolized the city's independence and watch over the square.
50 min · Amiens
12:25
Musée de Picardie amiens.fr read more map ↗
Stroll through centuries of art, archaeology, and sculpture in this grand provincial museum inspired by the Louvre.
50 min · Amiens
13:25
Amiens Circus cirquejulesverne.fr read more map ↗
Admire the striking modern architecture of this rare and impressive circus venue from the outside.
90 min · Amiens
15:05
Jules Verne Museum read more map ↗
Step into the preserved nineteenth-century home of the famous author, now a cozy literary haven.
90 min · Amiens
16:45
The Hortillonages leshortillonnages-amiens.com read more map ↗
Glide through serene canals and past lush market gardens on a boat tour of this unique floating park.
50 min · Amiens
Overnight here
e.g. Holiday Inn Express Amiens · Hôtel Marotte
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Day 3 Boulogne-sur-Mer

6 curated stops
Transit
2h04
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
10.9°C–19.6°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
16.2h
10:35
Basilica of Notre Dame de Boulogne read more map ↗
Rise your eyes to the towering dome and explore the crypt where cannonballs from Henry VIII remain.
50 min · Boulogne-sur-Mer
11:35
Boulogne-sur-Mer Castle read more map ↗
Wander the moats and historic rooms of the thirteenth-century château, housing a renowned mask collection.
50 min · Boulogne-sur-Mer
12:35
Column of the Grande Armée read more map ↗
Look up at the tall Corinthian column that once intended to celebrate an unrealized invasion of England.
50 min · Boulogne-sur-Mer
14:00
Casa San Martin search map ↗
Pay respects at the final home of South American independence leader General José de San Martín.
50 min · Boulogne-sur-Mer
open: Tu-Sa: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. Su, M closed
15:00
Nausicaa read more map ↗
Observe diverse marine life and enjoy fresh seafood in a vast aquarium dedicated to ocean conservation.
50 min · Boulogne-sur-Mer
16:00
Beach search map ↗
Relax on the sandy shore with seasonal amenities and lifeguards watching over the water.
90 min · Boulogne-sur-Mer
Overnight here
e.g. Holiday Suites Boulogne-Sur-Mer
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Day 4 Calais

6 curated stops
Transit
1h01
Finish
~16:25
Temperature
12.6°C–17.4°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
16.3h
09:35
Les Bourgeois de Calais read more map ↗
Contemplate Rodin's powerful bronze sculpture of the city’s historic figures in the square.
50 min · Calais
10:35
Hôtel de Ville read more map ↗
Ascend the grand staircase to ballrooms, the wedding room, and even the belfry with a lift.
50 min · Calais
11:35
War museum musee-3945.com map ↗
Examine wartime photographs, uniforms, weapons, and posters in a reinforced-concrete bunker exhibit.
50 min · Calais · Adults €8; Children €6; Infants free
12:35
Museum of Fine Arts mba.calais.fr map ↗
View rotating exhibits and a permanent collection of paintings and sculptures in a refined setting.
50 min · Calais · free
13:35
Lighthouse pharedecalais.com read more map ↗
Climb to the top for panoramic views and visit the small museum inside the historic tower.
50 min · Calais
14:35
Cité Internationale de la dentelles et de la mode search map ↗
Watch antique lace machines operate and learn the history of Calais lace in this lively museum.
50 min · Calais
15:25
La Guinguette search map ↗
Savor home-cooked meals in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
60 min · Calais

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