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The Beach at Dunkerque
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The port of Dunkerque France
Places to visit and stay in Dunkerque photos and guide
The port of Dunkerque is a major international centre for bulk cargoes from all round the world.
For such a heavy industrial centre the city has some very green parts. Your first sight of Port 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 old dock side quays are being developed as a culture and tourist centre. With shops and cafes around the Port Museum.
The photo shows part of this area.
The harbour Dunkerque at night
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.Popular places to eat in the port and price guide. If you need a hotel Compare the prices of Hotels in Dunkerque.
The old Belfry in the backgroud
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
Les Gens De Mer Hotel Dunkerque
Morning coffee break
Places to visit Le Parc Zoologique at Fort Mardyck.Which is a mile or two from the centre of Dunkerque on the D1.
The zoo is in the middle of a posh housing estate.You will need your satnav to find it.The zoo is compact and easy to walk round.We liked the seals there is an underwater viewing area.When we visited it was 4 euros to get in.
The zoo is just across the road
The seal pool
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Holiday Home Brittany
SHORT BREAKS are available, including in July and August, minimum 4 nights.
Le Pressoir is a fully restored 200 year old thatched Breton cottage with the traditional ridge of flowers including irises. Exquisite and attractive it has breathtaking views, colourful flower borders and lots of character inside.
A magnificent setting beside the River Blavet with glorious views of the entire valley. Several superb sandy beaches within 20-30 minutes' drive. Private heated swimming pool with security alarm installed & discreet fence to ensure child safety. Set in 3 acres of gardens. Free WiFi available for guests.
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Dunkerque Northern France
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Advertise your French Property here A full page ad and 4 photos there is no charge for this service.The site is seen in 170 countries and as 2,000 visitors a dayThe Belfry in Bergues
The town of Bergues
Aire sur la Lys
Another nice old town in the area
French flag at Arromanches les bains
Fishing off the jetty at Courseulles
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