France When someone thinks of visiting France, he automatically thinks of Paris and its atmosphere or the South of France and its vineyards. But to get a taste of the real France, a visitor shouldn’t miss Nord Pas-de-Calais. It has everything a visitor could want: scenery, history, resorts, shopping, and its easy access to other countries. -MAP- Nord Pas-de-Calais is the most northernly part of France. It’s located just off the English Channel, southeast of Great Britain and west of Belgium. -Calais- This region has many statues, homes, and buildings that are very picturesque, Gothic cathedrals, and towns that date back to the middle ages.