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The port of Boulogne FrancePlaces to visit in BoulogneWe visit the port several times a year it makes a good base for touring Northern France. With its easy access to the A16 motorway and the major
roads in the area
The busy main street in Boulogne
There is a good mix of shops and cafes all in a fairly compact area of 5 to 6 streets. If you still want to shop when you leave the marina car park. Head over the bridge onto the four lane road towards the A 16. In about 2 miles you will come to a large retail park with every retail outlet plus a Mac donalds fast food restaurant. If you would like to stay in the area and need a hotel try one
of these Discount hotel deals in Boulogne Boulogne marina
A cheese cart outside a shop in the main street in Boulogne
If you get fed up with shopping then you can go to the sea life centre the largest in Europe. Nausicaa centre is on boulevard Saint Beuve it is near the town beach there are plenty of signs to it. When you leave the sea life centre go up the rue de la Baraque de Napoleon. Napoleon and his army were camped here in 1803 you can see the gunpowder magazine. There is a small obelisk marking the spot Napoleon awarded the first Legion d Honour on the 16th August 1804. Other places to see are the Castle museum and you can walk around the Ramparts The view from the footpath along the wall offers great views across the city.
A few more photos of Boulogne
Map of Boulogne
There are plenty of Hotels in Boulogne and the nearby areas.This Hotel is in a good central position. The Hotel Faidherbe is an elegant hotel located in the centre of Boulogne-sur- Mer, close to the harbour. It offer a quality service in a nice and friendly environment.
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Boulogne Bridge
On the right side of the bridge is the old part of Boulogne. The left side as the large hypermarkets |
Cottage to rent Columbiers-du-Plessis, in the Loire Valley
The farmhouse and cottages of La Returais are part of what used to be a working hamlet in the 16-1700?s. This beautifully restored farm hamlet retains plenty of the original rustic charm with its old oak beams and huge stone fireplaces.
Book this cottage here Cruise the Canal du MidiThis two week cruise takes you from the small seaside town of Port Cassafières along the Canal du Midi to the wine centre of Béziers and on via the spectacular staircase of locks at Fonsérannes and the amazing aqueduct at Guery to the pretty tourist town of Capestang. From here continue on to the canalside villages of Argens Minevois and the wine towns of Trèbes and Homps. Next is Carcassonne, an amazing fairytale medieval city, complete with cobbled streets, mighty fortified walls and numerous towers. Then it’s on to picturesque Bram and finally Castelnaudary, the ancient hillside town famous as the home of cassoulet
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Facing historic Mont Saint-Michel and set in flower
filled grounds, this hotel enjoys panoramic views of the
bay and island. This hotel features 39 guestrooms on
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views of the bay and island. Hote Le Relaisl Hotel Duret Paris
The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l'Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris. The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.
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Hotel De La Matelote Boulogne sur mer
The hotel is situated on the sea shore,
in the heart of Boulogne-sur-Mer, opposite
the fishing port.Hotel De La Matelote features
35 soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms
You can enjoy your breakfast in the bar, or
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It is located in a pleasant peaceful location yet is not far away from Calais. The coast is only 3.1 miles (5km) with nice beaches and high cliffs like Wissant between Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez Subscribe To This Site      
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Boulogne Sealife center which you can find right on the edge of the beach near the fast ferry
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