A guide to off-the-beaten-path locations in France, beyond Paris. Step inside remarkable abandoned châteaus, explore the beach of Dunkirk or explore the rich industrial heritage.
The blockbuster Dunkirk tells the story of the tumultuous flight of more than 300,000 British, French and Belgian soldiers from Dunkirk at the start of the Second World War.
Just below Wissant, in Audinghen, the heavy guns of Battery Todt had a range of 55 kilometers, just far enough to hit England.
From September 1943, forced labourers excavated a vast underground tunnel complex in Mimoyecques on the outskirts of Calais.
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