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The old town of Guines FrancePlaces to see in Guines photos and guideGuinesis an old town about 10 miles from Calais heading towards St Omer.The town has a lot of history one of the most notable was at the field of the Cloth of Gold. The meeting between Henry Vlll th and Francois 1 er. You can enjoy this account of the history of Guines at the Chateau Guines open April to October. We paid 6 euros in October which was good value children were 4 euros.
Guines main square ![]() The town has a market square where you can park and explore the shops and cafes. The first photo was taken in the town centre. If you are feeling fit you can walk along the canal towpath all the way to Calais or St Omer the other way.
A street in Guines![]() HotelsThe Guines area has a good choice of hotels to stay
The Holiday Innis a few miles from GuinesHoliday Inn Calais-Coquelles offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Calais-Coquelles provides a health club, a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness facility. Meeting facilities include conference rooms, exhibit space, and meeting rooms for small groups. Holiday Inn Calais-Coquelles also offers wireless Internet access, massage and treatment rooms, and multilingual staff. The property has a 24-hour front desk. Sign in the square ![]() Just outside the town you could visit Saint-Joseph Villages. It is in the middle of the marshland which surrounds the town. It will take you back to the 1900 it took us just over 2 hours to go round the site. You can see a school an old blacksmith shop a tavern and lots of old farm machinery. It is open daily you can see it in the photo.
![]() 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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Hotel Metropole Boulogne-sur-Mer
Discover all that Boulogne Sur Mer has to offer with Hotel Metropole as a base. The Hotel Metropole boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. In-room facilities include air conditioning, hair dryer, in room safe, television, bathtub, shower. To suit guests' convenience
Atlantic Hotel Wimereux
With its central location, Hotel Atlantic is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Wimereux. The Hotel Atlantic boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. In-room facilities include hair dryer, in room safe, separate shower and tub. Guests staying at this Wimereux accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as elevator, bar/pub, meeting facilities , restaurant, safety deposit boxes, business center, pets allowed. Hotel Chateau de ChallangesBeaune Hotel Château de Challanges is located on the outskirts of Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy. The main building is a 19th century residence, immersed in a seven-hectare park with a river that hides an old underground passage.The customized guest rooms and suites have been decorated with care and good taste, and will welcome you in an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.
A medium size seaside resort
Visit our new page on the Paris antique markets The Belfry at Berguse
Berguse is worth a visit it is only a short drive away
Aire sur la Lys is another old town you should visit in this area
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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 beachA nice small seaside village we have had several picnics on the beach there.
The village of LicquesThe village is in the Hem valley there are several nice villages in the valley which is only a short drive away
The seaside village of Ambleteuse
A few miles up the road from Wissant.There is a weekly market on Wednesday morning and a good WWll museum Cottage to rent
Quiet village location
in the Pas-de-Calais area
Venture into Old Boulogne for restaurants
and shopping or visit the pretty town of
St Omer with its canals and main square.
Book this cottage here
Boulogne market
Saturday morning Market at Place Dalton
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