Past activities

2 July 2024

Olympic torch relay

Home to more than 2.6 million people, Nord is the most populous department in France. From its beaches to its cultural and historic buildings and cuisine, Nord has a lot going for it. The Olympic torch will arrive to the department on Tuesday, 2 July, beginning this stage of the relay next to the fortifications of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, first built sometime in the 11th century.

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29 June 2024

Autos, Schloss und Prominenz

The Baroque Palace of Nordkirchen has served as a representative backdrop for social events for centuries. Due to its outstanding architecture and impressive garden, it is rightly called the "Versailles of Westphalia."

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