Boulogne Nord Pas de Calais
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Boulogne-sur-Mer is a city in the
department of Pas-de-Calais in northern France. Boulogne-sur-Mer
is the most important fishing port in France, with 7,000 inhabitants
deriving part or all of their livelihoods from fishing. The major
port of Calais is only 30 km away and provides major connections
to Dover in the UK. Nausicaa, The French National Sea Centre,
is a science centre opened in 1991, entirely dedicated to the
relationship between mankind and the sea. It houses aquaria,
exhibitions on marine fauna, and the exploitation and management
of marine resources. The castle-museum of Boulogne, in the fortified
town, houses many important exhibitions, while inside the medieval
castle are Roman walls and rooms built in the 13th century including
La Barbière, a banqueting hall, chapel and covered parapet
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Places to visit in Nord-Pas
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Nord-Pas de Calais lies in northern
France where the Channel ports of Dunkerque, Calais and Boulogne
are the focal points along a busy coastline that stretches from
the Somme estuary to the Belgian border. The white cliffs running
from Boulogne to Calais provide dramatic scenery along the Cote
d'Opale. The influence of Flemish culture can be seen along the
Belgian border with windmills, canals and graceful Flemish architecture.
The Somme valley is a legacy to World War 1 with its memorial
cemeteries and poppy-strwewn battlefields. The large, Euro-oriented
city of Lille offers great culture and a charming historic centre,
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Where is Boulogne? |
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Boulogne is about 35 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Boulogne is about 2 kms from Boulogne
ferries.
Boulogne is about 310 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Boulogne is about 260 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Boulogne
Nord - Pas de Calais
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les Gites des Drouilles 1
Cormont
Etaples
Pas de Calais
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 Sleeps 4. This
renovated gte (80 m2) is situated in a French hamlet at a 15
km distance of the beach (Touquet-Plage) on a farm`s yard. It
is semi-detached to another gte [FR-62630-02]. This countryside
location offers quiet and space with excellent bicycle- and hike
possibilities. |
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les Gites des Drouilles 2
Cormont
Etaples
Pas de Calais
(12)
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 Sleeps 6. Situated
amidst the quiet and space of the hilly countryside, 15 km away
from a fashionable seaside resort, this accommodating, renovated
gte (100 m2). Very suited for those who love quiet and hiking
and biking in the countryside. |
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