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The village of WattenPlaces to see in The village of WattenWatten is just a few miles from the town of St Omer in the Pas de Calais. The village is on both sides of the river a group of house and shops. A restored windmill sits on top of the hill. Several waterways meet at Watten it reminds me of Holland with the canals.
Watten church ![]() From the top of the hill you can see the coast and the Flanders plain. There is a long quay where the barges tie up. You can see some of it in the photo and in the other photo the lock.The waterways link Calais, Dunkerque and Belgium with the French canal system. One of the many barges in this area ![]() A lock on to a side cannal![]() Try a Hotel in nearby St Omer Saint Louis Hotel Saint-Omer
All of the guestrooms are complete with non smoking rooms, hair dryer, television, bathtub, shower, separate shower and tub, satellite/cable TV. This beautiful Saint-Omer accommodation provides bar/pub, meeting facilities , restaurant, disabled facilities, business center, pets allowed
We always stay in a gite.This is a good way to live like the locals and enjoy the French lifestyle. It is also good value more so if several of you go together if you would like to stay in a Gite try here Gites to rentTry P&O for your Dover to Calais ferry 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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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.
Dried lavender from Provence in handmade bags for sale on our other site 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. The town Hall Clock Calais
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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
Boulogne market
The busy Saturday morning street market in Boulogne sur Mer
Wissant is a short drive from Boulogne we have had several picnic on the seafront there
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