Boulogne
Famous as being France's biggest fishing port, Boulognes history dates back to Roman times. The old town grew up within the old Roman city walls and has a fantastic atmosphere. Only about 30 minutes up the A16 from any of our properties in Le Touquet. A visit to the cathedral is a must. 

Nausica & Port from Speedferries boat.
View of port and Nausica.  

Boulogne Cathedral
Cathedral

Boulogne Street
Typical street in the old town.

 

 

Boulogne Chateau
The Boulogne Chateau

View of the Port from Wimereux
View of the beach.

 

 

Speedferries Speed One Approaching Boulogne Port
Speedferries Speed One approaching Boulogne Port

Bed and Breakfast near the Cathedral in Boulogne
Excellent Bed & Breakfast next to the Cathedral. stay here.

Things to Do in Boulogne.
Eat Fish: The Rue de Lille from the Cathedral boasts a great selection of excellent restaurants.
Watch the fish being unloaded and sold on the quayside market.
Admire the Cathedral.
Go to the Nausicaa sea life centre by the harbour.
Go to the Boulonnais nature park in the hills around Boulogne.
Take the  coast road to Wimereaux watch the Speedferries boat come in an gather mussels from the rocks. Visit the British war grave cemetary nearby. 

Boulogne Memorial
Memorial

British War Graves Cemetary Boulogne
British War Graves Cemetary

 
 
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