Off-the-Beaten-Path Journey Through Northern France 🇫🇷✨

Starting from Belgium and heading south, we explored a hidden route through charming northern French towns. (Check the route map in slide 18!) 1️⃣ Amiens Home of Jules Verne, the father of science fiction Birthplace of Macron & macarons (yes, both!) Gothic architecture originated here 2️⃣ Gerberoy – The Rose Village 🌹 Population: <100 A medieval gem since the 11th century 1,000+ rose varieties planted since the 13th century Impressionist painter Henri Le Sidaner crafted dreamy rose gardens here "If Monet had his water lilies, Henri had his roses." 3️⃣ Giverny – Monet’s Garden 🎨 Where Monet lived for 40+ years, creating his iconic water lily ponds & flower gardens Tip: Tickets sold until 5:30 PM (closes at 6 PM) 4️⃣ Étretat – The Elephant Cliffs 🐘 Three natural arches: Papa, Mama & Baby Elephant Must-do: Listen to the "singing stones" on the beach Secret IG spot: A photogenic cave near Falaise la Manneporte (left side of the beach) Pro tip: All-you-can-eat mussels (€14.90) at a century-old restaurant! 5️⃣ Deauville 🏖️ Luxe seaside town with parasols, horse races & star-studded boardwalks (look for Ang Lee & Chow Yun-Fat's names!) Where Chanel launched her first store Houses the world’s smallest LV boutique 6️⃣ Bayeux A tiny town with a stunning 12th-century cathedral Famous for its grand arched galleries 7️⃣ Mont-Saint-Michel ⛪ France’s first UNESCO site (alongside Chartres Cathedral) Jay Chou’s iconic photo spot! 8️⃣ Chartres Features Picasso’s house Its Notre-Dame Cathedral shares UNESCO status with Mont-Saint-Michel More hidden gems await—happy exploring! 🌍💖 #France #TravelFrance #HiddenGems #NorthernFrance #RoadTrip #JulesVerne #Monet #Étretat #MontSaintMichel #ChanelLV