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The Pas-de-Calais (French: [pɑ d(ə) kalɛ] ⓘ, "strait of Calais"; Picard: Pas-Calés; also Dutch: Nauw van Kales) is a department in northern France named after the French designation of the Strait of Dover, which it borders.
Embark on a journey of discovery in the Pas-de-Calais region. From historic landmarks to picturesque landscapes, these pages invite you to explore the hidden gems of Northern France. Immerse yourself in rich culture, indulge in exquisite cuisine, and plan your next adventure with us.
The Pas-de-Calais is a department in northern France named after the French designation of the Strait of Dover, which it borders. It has the most communes of all the departments of France, with 890, and is the 8th most populous.
Visit Nord-pas-de-Calais, France. Book hotels, flights, car hire. There are several popular highlights in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, including the resorts such as Le Touquet and the city of Lille, and a great deal of countryside to enjoy - so come and explore!
The department of Pas-de-Calais in the north of France is a land of contrasts. The unspoiled Opal Coast stretches for 75 miles, a shoreline of demerara sugar-coloured sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs, Belle-Epoque seaside resorts and flourishing fishing villages.
Nord–Pas-de-Calais, former région of France, encompassing the northernmost départements of Nord and Pas-de-Calais. In 2016 the Nord–Pas-de-Calais région was joined with the région of Picardy to form the new administrative entity of Hauts-de-France.
Offering both diverse scenery and historic places of interest, the Pas-de-Calais is renowned for its elegant seaside resorts and its long sandy beaches on the Opal Coast, where both relaxation and sports activities are catered for.
Pas-de-Calais is a land of wide-open countryside, uncrowded roads, colourful hillsides, speckled with wildflowers, and a mosaic of fields which run down to the Opal Coast where jagged clifftops overlook beaches where seals relax and frolic in the mineral-rich seawater.
Le Pas-de-Calais est situé dans le nord de la France, dans la région Hauts-de-France. Il est limitrophe des départements du Nord (dont les communes de Mœuvres, Boursies et Doignies sont enclavées dans le Pas-de-Calais 3) et de la Somme.
Lens, industrial town, Pas-de-Calais département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France, southwest of Lille. It was the chief urban centre of the Pas-de-Calais coal basin. Since the demise of coal mining in the 1980s, a wide range of new industries and services has been developed in Lens.
