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Grand-Fort-Philippe is just up the coast from Calais and before you get to Dunkerque.
The town is on the banks of the river Aa estuary.
This area is full of interesting old buildings, museums, shops.
You can try most water sports, sand yachting and river or sea fishing.
The sea museum is good it tells the history of the port.
Local traders still use traditional methods salting, drying and smoking fish over wood fires
They smoke salmon herring and mackerel which you can buy in the local shops.
The yacht marina
The town has a market every Monday morning where you can buy local produce.
The area is spilt into seven districts we managed to visit four of them.
We will go back and visit the other three there is so much to see and do.
If you want to stay in the area you will find a wide range of accommodation.
There are campsites, Gites, B/Bs, and Hotels to cater for all price ranges.
We found this hotel in nearby 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
This channel is used for rowing races
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This postcard-perfect town, complete with its iconic timbered houses, guarantees an unforgettable trip filled with breathtaking sights, intriguing experiences, and delightful surprises.
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Ambleteuse a French seaside village see our photos and travel guide of our visit.Hotel and cottage accommodation in Northern France
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The old town of Aix en Provence photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottages for your holiday
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Vrasville France visit to the village in Normandy near Cherbourg. See the photos and video of our visit and travel info.
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Trevignon travel guide and photos of our recent visit to the seaside village and fishing port in Brittany France.Hotel and cottage holiday accommodation
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Touques Normandy France our journey from Deauville to visit the town photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottage holiday accommodation
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Steam train in Froissy France.our visit to see the narrow gauge railway travel guide and photos.
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Sartilly a village a few miles from the town of Granville Normandy travel guide and photos of the village and Market.
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Saint-Pol-de-Leon in Brittany. Photos taken of the town and tourist information about our visit
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Pierrefitte en Auge a village we visited in the Calvados region of Normandy travel guide and photos.Hotel and cottage accommodation for your holiday
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Nevez travel guide and photos of our visit to the town .Places to stay for your holiday
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Morlaix in Brittany. See our photos of the old town and famous viaduct.Hotel and cottage accommodation in the town
Moelan sur Mer travel guide and photos of our visit to the town in Brittany France.Hotel and cottage accommodation for your holiday
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Grand Fort Philippe France
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