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Ambleteuse is a small seaside village on the Cote d Opale.

It is just off the A16 motorway exit 36 between Calais and Boulogne.

You can park close to the pebbled beach and watch the cross channel ferries.

Ambleteuse beach

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Ambleteuse Fort Vauban

Ambleteuse fort picture

The first thing you see on the beach is the old fort Which was built to guard the harbour in 1860s now silted up. Napoleon assembled a large part of his British invasion fleet here.

Fort Vauban was also used by the Germans in WW! You can visit the fort but you have to book in advance.

The village as not been over developed and has a few old shops and cafes.

It also as an excellent Second World War Museum Musee 39 - 45 with thousand of original items.

Ambleteuse WWll museum A local Map of the village

The centre of the village

Ambleteuse

A large seaside villa overlooking the beach

Ambleteuse sesside villa



Google street map showing the centre of the village


We have stayed at several Gites over the years along this coast and have enjoyed them all.There are plenty of places to visit on this coast.

This cottage is a few miles form Ambleteuse in the village of Les Coquelicots

Les Coquelicotgite to rent picture

On the edge of the village with fine country views and walks from the door. 46 kms from Calais, 12 kms from the very popular resort of Hardelot Plage and 17 kms from Wimereux.

Tennis 2 kms, horse-riding 4 kms, shops 5 kms, swimming pool and sailing 12 kms.

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The Suitehotel in nearby Calais

Les Coquelicotgite to rent picture Facilities at Suitehotel Calais Coquelles include a fitness, onsite bicycle rentals, a relaxed, informal lounge bar, and a 24-hour food counter offering a selection of hot and cold dishes. Public areas are equipped with wireless internet access, and complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in the business corner. Motorists will find complimentary secure parking on site.

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Hotel Des Argousiers Ambleteuse

Hotel Des Argousiers Ambleteuse The Hotel Des Argousiers is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Ambleteuse. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, daily newspaper, hair dryer, ironing board, television, bathtub. This Ambleteuse accommodation features on-site facilities such as bar/pub, meeting facilities , disabled facilities, business center, bicycle rental. For guests to unwind, the hotel offers a variety of facilities and services including massage, golf course (on site), gym/fitness facilities, sauna, water sports (non-motorized).

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