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The port of Dunkerque FrancePlaces to visit in Dunkerque photos and guide
The harbour Dunkerque at nightYour first sight of Dunkerque is the large sand dunes as you come into the port. The ferry runs from Dover and takes about 2 hours to make the crossing. The port is in the Nord region of France it is almost in Belgium about 5 miles away.
 The port was a simple fishing harbour in the 8th century used by pirates. The beach and sand dunes which are so peaceful today were the scene of a bitter fight to survive. In the second World War when the British and Allied armies were picked up right off the beach in May and June 1944. The town was badly damaged and was the last town in France to be liberated.
It is worth a visit to the nearby Auchan super markets for low prices on fuel and tobacco. Dunkerque has a local market on Wednesday and Saturday. If you need a hotel Hotel Les Gens de Mer
Partially refurbished in 2006, the hotel is located in one of the renovated basins around the port. It offers 41 rooms equipped with heating, tv, With a restaurant and brasserie, tv lounge, parking, meeting rooms. The hotel is 500 m far away from Dunkerque port
Try a camping holiday in France there are campsites all over France.
You can stay in a tent or a caravan
Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris
Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district. A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris. From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.
Cancale at Village Cancalais, Brittany
Each cottage has small outdoor terrace and well equipped kitchens each with microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. One bedroom cottage with small outdoor terrace. Ground floor with open-plan kitchen/dining and living area, microwave oven, fridge/freezer
Check out the deals at Disneyland Paris tickets and HotelsA gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers
This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away. Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.
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The Belfry in Bergues
Aire sur la Lys
Another nice old town in the area
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 Hotel De La Vallee Dinard
In the heart of the charming seaside resort of Dinard, the Hotel De La Vallee is a cosy seafront hotel offering comfortable accommodation and a unique view of the Channel. Guest rooms are equipped with en suite facilities and present cosy and elegant spaces. Some have a balcony and others offer an unrestricted view of the sea.
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Hotel MeuriceCalais
A forerunner in the luxury hotel business, the Hotel Meurice in Calais. Destroyed during the Second World War, the hotel was rebuilt in 1954-1955. Close to the train station, 5 minutes from the beach, the Hotel Meurice's friendly atmosphere and charm await you right in the heart of the city.
The seaside town of Wimereux is worth a visit
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Cottage to rent
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
Wissant the road down to the beachWissant is a nice seaside villageThe village of LicquesThe village is in the Hem valley there are several nice villages in the valley which is only a short drive away
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This delightful complex is made up of 52 recently built comfortable terraced cottages with communal pool and green spaces. The pool has both indoor and outdoor areas as well as free access to jacuzzi and hamman. Laundry on site.
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