The most beautiful natural sites to discover Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Located less than 15 km from Lille, the Phalempin forest attracts Les in search of a little nature. Devastated during the First World War, it was fully replantée in the 1920 s and is easily accessible by a car park, while the trails allow for the passage of strollers and bicycles. it's a family-run exit. For younger people, the botanical trail will be an opportunity to discover the diversity of plants, which is the basis of the ecosystem of this vast forest of nearly 700 hectares. The walk will soon take you to the four ponds hiding behind the reeds, the natural habitat of frogs and tritons. Be vigilant: You may also inhabit deer or foxes… and certainly, some fishermen. Near the Hermitage Castle (dated th century), a small picnic is required in fine weather!

Société des Eaux Minérales de Saint Amand is a water company located in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux.

If you wish to visit green spaces, this old gravel pit, refurbished in 2003, is ideal. It offers a splendid stroll where you can come in contact with colvert ducks, swans and a wide variety of birds; fauna and flora keep increasing thanks to the renovation made on site. Fishermen also come here to fish. The 25,000 m² lake was re-stocked with various species of fishes: carps, pikes, eels, pike perches, koï carps, etc. "Les pêqueux d'Saint-Roch", "les Mascottes de Saint-Roch" and "les guides nature de Saint-Roch du Calaisis" are associations that animate the site.

The Espace du Plein Air Relax Club, created in 1966, is a spacious land with building and greenery. It is for the members a genuine secondary residence: beautiful land of 6000 square meters, located only 13 km from Lille, in the middle of nature, in a non-constructive agricultural sector. The land, well planted and maintained, benefits from numerous equipment: Large club house, dining room, common room with dance floor, swimming pool, gym, table tennis, playground for children, playground, volleyball, archery, and of course greenery for the fun. Other activities bring the members together during the year: sports competitions and company games, dancing evenings, mechoui, meals and regional meetings. There is a quiet, family-friendly naturism, respectful of others in its diversity, where finally what is sought and found is the calm and relaxation. If you wish to participate in the life of a naturist association, it may be for you. Why not come on Sunday afternoon for a first meeting? Call to announce!

The Bois des Huit Rues is a natural site located in the town of Morbecque. The site is steeped in history, as it was once home to a V1 missile launch base during the Second World War. Today, the site has become a memorial trail, thanks to a partnership between the Ministry of Defense, the Heritage and Archives Directorate, the State Secretariat for Tourism, the municipalities of Morbecque and Wallon Cappel, the La Coupole History and Remembrance Center in Helfaut/Wizernes and the Office National des Forêts. The Bois des Huit Rues has been listed as a historical monument since 2007. The trails are signposted, and trilingual panels help you understand the site.