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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Annie also covers the Paris vacant apartment crisis and what a new 2027 tax means for property owners.

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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 More episodes about French history