Arras is capital of the department of Pas-de-Calais.

The Abbaye Saint-Vaast now includes an 18th through 19th century Neo-Classical cathedral and the Musée des Beaux-Arts which has a collection of medieval sculpture, arras hanging tapestry and paintings influenced by Corot.

Boulogne-sur-Mer is a port, located on the northern coast of France. The town is split into two parts. 

The older, or upper town is surrounded by medieval ramparts and The Basilique de Notre-Dame, with its huge dome, that is visible for miles around, is also found within the ramparts. 

The lower part of town is located outside of the town’s walls, at the foot of the hill.  This newer quarter spreads around the port and is the town’s industrial and commercial section.

The towns industries include boat-building, building materials, fishing and foundry work. 

Calais is a busy cross-Channel port.  It is located on an island, surrounded by harbours and canals.

Calais offers some major tourist attractions including the Auguste Rodin bronze sculpture of the Burghers of Calais. Calais is a major transportation centre and a dominant point for crossing the Channel. 

Its harbour is the southern terminus for the car ferries and hovercraft that transport passengers, vehicles and cargo across the straits.

Cambrai is now a farm trading centre for cattle, cattle feed, dairy products, flax, grain and sugar beets.  Its industrial products include building and construction equipment, food processing, metal products, soap, textiles and woodworking.

Points of interest, in Cambrai, are the Church of Saint-Géry, the Cathédral de Notre-Dame and the Hôtel-de-Ville.