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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.
![]() 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.
Le Meridien Hotel Nice
This hotel is situated right over the Baie des Anges and the Mediterranean Sea and is nearby landmarks like the Acropolis Convention Center. There is also a private beach across the way, as well as a nearby casino, Casino Ruhl. The Le Meridien Hotel Nice can be found at 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur of France. This hotel is only six kilometers from the nearest airport. A 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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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. 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.
Hotel Duret ParisThe 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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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 ![]() Biarritz stone bridge
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. |
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