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clubman
Until quite recently, I too had a place in the Pas de Calais, not far from you in the lovely village of Boubers sur Canche.
The roads in the area are indeed a delight for cycling - well maintained and virtually traffic free.
Here's a few of my 'photo's from previous rides.
First, just down the road from you, the site of an historic conflict:
Next up, rush hour in Hesdin:
The area was, of course, the scene of intense fighting in both World Wars, of which a great deal of evidence remains. I never fail to be moved by the Commonwealth War Graves, which are everywhere, and are immaculately maintained. I often visit this particular one, just outside the village of Ligny sur Canche:
Here's the fields on the hilltop above Boubers:
Finally, here's a link to a load of Youtube videos (not mine) of the area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SopXtW7SYg&index=39&list=PLY5P2qs4J3I-8CgI5b3MaKCfn5ex5viTY
-8CgI5b3MaKCfn5ex5viTY&v=5SopXtW7SYg
I miss the Pas de Calais :(