Centre Travel

Les Belles Echappees invites you to venture off the beaten track. With family or friends, they propose a variety of tours. For a couple of hours or for a whole weekend, rent a 2 CV, equipped with GPS to go touring along the Opale Coast, through Flanders and the Artois. They also propose new ways to discover St.Omer and the marches with their original E.solex tricycles or tandems. Open:  May-October with previous booking. Les Belles Echappees 1 Chemin des Murs Clairmarais T:   00 3390)3 21 98 11 72 E:  contact@les-bellesechappees.com W: www.les-bellesechappees.com

The Maritime Museum is a wealth of treasures relating to the lives, activities and fishing techniques of men and women in Etaples through time. Musee de La Marine Boulevard de l'Imperatrice, Etaples-sur Mer France E.Mail:   museemarineetaples@wanadoo.fr Web:     www.musee-marine-etaples.asso.fr  

This archeological park covers 6 hectares in the Parc du Heron country park. It portrays the evolution of housing in the Nord, from the Neolitic period to the end of the Middle Ages. Parc Archeologique Anaspio Rue du 8 mai, Villeneuve d'Ascq France T:   00 33 (0)3 20 47 21 99

The "Ville d'Etaples" boat carries 35 passengers at hightide for a 45 minute discovery tour of the estuary of the Canche Bay. Etaples Tourist Office Boulevard Bigot Descelers Le Touquet Tel:   00 33 (0)3 21 09 56 94 Email:   contact@etaples-tourisme.com Web:   www.etaples-tourisme.com

Brown bears, lynx, pelicans and plenty of other examples of wild life from France and the rest of Europe. Parc Zoologique Fort Mardyck Rue du general leclerc T:   00 33 (0)3 28 27 26 24

The giant maze covers 8 hectares and offers live shows, children's games and theatrical productions. The Giant Labyrinth of The 7 Valleys Buire-le-Sec Hesdin T:   00 33 (0)3 21 90 75 25 Web:   www.labrinththegeant.com

The history of paper from its invention in China to its arrival in Europe. A modern museum in an old water mill. Make your own sheet of paper to take away! la Maison du Papier 15 rue Bernard Chochoy, Esquerdesw T:  00 33 (0)3 21 95 45 25 Email:   maisondupapier@parc-opale.fr Web:   www.parc-opale.fr

Pedal boats, mini-golf, model farm and attractions for children aged 3 to 12. There is a restaurant, cafeteria and picnic areas with barbecues to hire. Open: June - August Bal Parc 207 rue du Vieux Chateau Tournsham-sur-la-Hem T:   00 33 (0)3 21 35 61 00 Email:   balparc@wanadoo.fr

Situated in an old water mill, amazing exhibition of farming tools through the centuries including the first combine harvester. During the summer months, punctual events show the various tools in working conditions. Moulin- Musee Wintenberger Place du Chateau Rue Lecerc, Frevent T:   00 33 (0)3 21 41 31 26 E: ot-frevent@wanadoo.fr

Boats, pedal  boats and motor boats for hire on the lake. Canotage La Fregate 465, Avenue du Lac, Ardres T:   00 33 (0)3 21 35 44 92 Email:   dejonghe-bruno1@wanadoo.fr web:     www.realfrancerealclose.fr

All aboard "Tram 99", a reproduction 1900 tram, and see the "Flanders" other B ruges" on a 30 minute tour with commentary and in comfort plush wooden interior, large windows for maximum visibility, warm colours with gold piping. Tourist Office Bergues T:  00 33 (0)3 28 68 71 06 Mid May to end of September

Grounds of 10 hectares housing thatched cottages, farmsteads, potting sheds and other traditional buildings which in earlier times could be found all over the countryside of the region. The Musee de Plein Air is also home to gardens and local breeds of farm animals and pets. Artists and craftsmen and women are there to provide an insight into their traditional skills, with a forge, stone-carving, pottery and more. Learn about the history of the region, the skills and trades of an earlier age and the treasure preserved for future generations. Open-Air Museum Villeneuve d' Ascq 143 rue Colbert Villeneuve d' Ascq T:   00 33 (0)3 20 05 59 41 Web:   www.enm-lille.fr

Lille Tourist Tram For almost 30 years, A.M.I.T.R.A.M has been assembling and restoring its collection of trams buses and trolleybuses. A tram dating from the early XX Century will take you from Rue de la Deule in Marquette-Lez-Lille or Vent de Bise in Wambrechies along electric tourist tram line in France, by the flower-covered banks of the river Deule. Departures every 20 minutes. Marquette-lez-Lille T: 00 33 (0)3 28 38 84 21 E: amitram@amitram.asso.fr www.amitram.asso.fr

Lille Tourist Tram For almost 30 years, A.M.I.T.R.A.M has been assembling and restoring its collection of trams buses and trolleybuses. A tram dating from the early XX Century will take you from Rue de la Deule in Marquette-Lez-Lille or Vent de Bise in Wambrechies along electric tourist tram line in France, by the flower-covered banks of the river Deule. Departures every 20 minutes. Marquette-lez-Lille T: 00 33 (0)3 28 38 84 21 E: amitram@amitram.asso.fr www.amitram.asso.fr

Maubeuge While storks, pelicans, chimpanzees, hippopotamus, dromedaries, kangaroos, giraffes the Maubeuge Zoo Park within the town walls covers nearly 7 hectares and has more than 500 animals. The Zoo Farm gives small children the chance to stroke donkeys and sheep. Picnics welcome Avenue du Parc, Maubeuge T: 00 33 (0)3 27 53 75 84 www.zoodemaubeuge.fr

Maubeuge While storks, pelicans, chimpanzees, hippopotamus, dromedaries, kangaroos, giraffes the Maubeuge Zoo Park within the town walls covers nearly 7 hectares and has more than 500 animals. The Zoo Farm gives small children the chance to stroke donkeys and sheep. Picnics welcome Avenue du Parc, Maubeuge T: 00 33 (0)3 27 53 75 84 www.zoodemaubeuge.fr

Which of you has never dreamt of walking high up in the treetops? CHLORFIL is a new attraction for adults and children alike offering a combination of sporting activities and an appreciation of nature. 2 rue du General de Gaulle, Le Neuville T: 00 33 (0)3 20 57 58 59 www.chloro- fil.fr

Which of you has never dreamt of walking high up in the treetops? CHLORFIL is a new attraction for adults and children alike offering a combination of sporting activities and an appreciation of nature. 2 rue du General de Gaulle, Le Neuville T: 00 33 (0)3 20 57 58 59 www.chloro- fil.fr

Bagatelle Amusement Park This major fun family theme park is set in 26 hectares of land to the south of Le Touquet 40 rides for all ages shows an animal park and great places to eat. Ensure a full day 's fun for all the family D940 (between Merlimont and Berck) T: 00 33(0)3 21 89 09 91 E: contact@parchagatelle.com www.parchagatelle

Bagatelle Amusement Park This major fun family theme park is set in 26 hectares of land to the south of Le Touquet 40 rides for all ages shows an animal park and great places to eat. Ensure a full day 's fun for all the family D940 (between Merlimont and Berck) T: 00 33(0)3 21 89 09 91 E: contact@parchagatelle.com www.parchagatelle