Museums and Cultural Sites
This collection highlights the diverse cultural heritage of the Hauts-de-France region, spanning from massive World War II fortifications to fine art. It features significant historical sites like the La Coupole V2 rocket base and the Todt Battery coastal bunker. Art enthusiasts can explore contemporary collections at the LAAC and FRAC in Dunkirk, while literature fans can visit the 17th-century birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine. The list also includes specialized museums dedicated to maritime history, traditional glassmaking, and regional life in a reconstructed early 20th-century village.
A La Coupole
La Coupole, also known as the Coupole d'Helfaut-Wizernes and originally codenamed Bauvorhaben 21 or Schotterwerk Nordwest, is a Second…
B Todt Battery Museum (Casemate 1)
Located in Audinghen, this museum is housed in one of the four original bunkers of the Atlantic Wall's Todt Battery. It displays a vast collection of WWII military equipment, including a rare German K5 railway gun.
C LAAC, Lieu d'art et d'action contemporaine
Situated within a sculpture park in Dunkirk, this museum focuses on art from 1940 to 1980. Its collection features over 1,500 works, including significant pieces from the Pop Art and CoBrA movements.
D Hôtel Dieu
A former hospital in Château-Thierry founded in 1304. The museum showcases historical medical instruments, religious art, and the daily life of the Augustinian sisters who served the local community for centuries.
E Fonds régional d'art contemporain
A Fonds régional d'art contemporain is a public regional collection of contemporary art set in one of the metropolitan or overseas regions…
F Musée Jean de La Fontaine
The Musée Jean de La Fontaine is a writer's house museum located in Château-Thierry, France.
G Musée Portuaire
Set in a 19th-century tobacco warehouse, this museum chronicles over a thousand years of Dunkirk's maritime history. The site includes three historic ships docked nearby that are open to visitors.
Saint-Joseph Village au Marais de Guines
An open-air museum in Guînes that recreates a traditional French village from the early 20th century. It features authentic workshops for various trades, a historic schoolhouse, and a traditional forge.
Musée du Verre
Located in Sars-Poteries, this museum is dedicated to the region's glassmaking heritage. It houses a significant collection of contemporary glass art and historical 'bousillés'—unique pieces created by glassworkers during their breaks.
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