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Places to visit Ardres France


Ardres is a medieval town about a 15 mins drive down the A26 from Calais.

The town over looks the marshlands that surround Calais.

There is a market held in the town centre every Thursday

The centre has a cobbled street with restored brick and timber framed houses.


Ardres main street


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On the edge of the town there are some small developments of modern detached houses.

Which make quite a contrast form the old part of town.

Just at the back of the town is a large lake.

You can go fishing or boating you can hire several type of boats motor and rowing.

You can also go mountain biking around the lake.

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The weekly market in the town centre

 ardres town market


If you want to stay in the town try the

Le Manoir de Bois en Ardres

The accomodation was very comfortable and very quiet.

Breakfast, with an assortment of home baked breads, was very good and delicious.

Places to stay Hotel and Bed and Breakfast in Ardres

Or you could try Calais

Calais is only a few miles from Ardres and has plenty of hotels in all price ranges.

Le Cercle De Malines Bed and Breakfast Calais

B/B Calais Located only steps away from the theatre, right in the city center of Calais, the Guest House Le Cercle de Malines is a charming property dating back to 1884 entirely renovated in 2007.

Furnished in a refined décor, this extremely elegant Guest House features an enviable position in the heart of Calais, next to the beautiful sandy beaches of the Cote d'Opale coast, and thus offers guests the opportunity to practice a wide range of water activities, such as bathing, sailing or sand-yachting.

Le Cercle De Malines

Compare the hotels in nearby Calais


We have stayed at several Gites over the years in this area and have enjoyed them all.There are a lot of places to visit

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

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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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