Road Tripping in Northern France: From Flander's Fields to Agincourt
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 10 May 2026
⏱️ ? minutes
Summary
Craig Anderson road-tripped northern France after a week in Belgium. He loved it, and you will too.
Annie and Craig talk Dunkirk, Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, the Battle of Agincourt, and a spontaneous day trip to Amiens Cathedral. Craig breaks down why you need a car, where to base yourself, and how affordable this overlooked region really is.
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Table of Contents for this Episode
- Intro
- Today on the podcast: Road Tripping in Northern France
- Podcast supporters
- Magazine segment
- Welcome Craig Anderson
- Why Belgium and north France
- Getting there and around
- First impressions and vibe
- Dunkirk and Calais
- Base in Boulogne
- Cliffs food and history
- When to visit and locals
- Costs and budgeting
- Top highlights and connections
- Amiens cathedral day trip
- Shorter itinerary options
- Summer return and outdoors
- Wrap up and next trip
- Thank you, patrons!
- Travel Itinerary Services
- Paris Vacant Homes
- New Vacancy Tax Plan
- Owners Push Back
- Airbnb Enforcement
- Second Homes Warning
- Host Personal Example
- Newsletter and Credits
- Next Week on the Podcast
- Copyright
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