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The town of Gravelines France



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Places to visit and stay in Gravelines photos and guide


The town of Gravelines is a short distance from Dunkerque on the banks of the river Aa.

The town has a growing marina and is a busy seaside town during the summer.

You can visit the fortified Citadel on foot or by boat well worth a visit.

You can go on organised walking tours around the towns fortifications.

Or you can take the boat trip round this maritime fortress.

The ramparts are fully restored and you get some great views of the channel that leads to the sea.


The river Aa.


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There are lots of nice houses by the river with there own moorings

The town square


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Gravelines like most French towns has a large town square where you can park your car.

There is a market on Friday mornings. If you want to stay there is a good choice of Hotels, B/Bs and a campsite.

The town has a good range of interesting shops and cafes, restaurants. Places to eat in the town.



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The map shows the main square where the market is held.You can park there the first hour is free

Hotel in Gravelines



Best Western Hotel Du Beffroi invites you to discover Gravelines and the surrounding areas.

The region owns many tourist-related, gastronomical and historical treasures that all offer you a wonderful French experience.

The rooms have cable television, coffee maker, dataports, work desk and 24-hour room service.

If you are visiting the area Gravelines makes a good base.

Hotel Du Beffroi

one of the many restaurants in the main square

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A gift shop in Gravelines

We were looking in the window as the shop was closed for dinner.

The lady who owned the shop opened it and let us in.

It would not happen in the UK

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