Boulogne sur Mer (twinned with Folkestone)

- Port of Boulogne. www.portboulogne.com

- Port of Dover. www.doverport.co.uk

- BBC Weather in Boulogne. www.bbc.co.uk

Boulogne sur Mer Council and Town Hall. www.ville-boulogne-sur-mer.fr

Boulogne Tourist Office. www.tourisme-boulognesurmer.com

Boulogne Chambres de Commerces. www.boulogne-sur-mer.cci.fr

Boulogne shopping. A website by a group of Boulogne shops. www.boulogneshopping.com

- Communauté d'agglomération du Boulonnais. www.agglo-boulonnais.fr

Hardelot Plage. www.hardelotplage.com

Hardelot Beach. www.hardelotbeach.com

Le Touquet

Chambres de Commerce et d’Industrie de France. www.cci.fr

- Radio6, a local radio station. www.radio6.fr

- Petite Futé. Excellent link (French). www.petitfute.com

Webcam - View of the Old Town. Perso.orange.fr

Webcam - Wimereux. www.wimereux.biz

History of Boulogne

Boulogne is a much prettier and enjoyable town to visit than Calais. Just 20 minutes down the A16 from Calais, you may find it a better bet if you prefer shopping somewhere quieter and with a better French ambience.

Boulogne is France's premier fishing port. A pleasant change from the dull modernity of Calais the disadvantage of no ferry sailings is more than outweighed by the better "French ambience" and architectural beauty of it's old town. The supermarkets at St. Martin are better than those on offer in Calais too. Stroll down the pedestrianised rue de Lille in the Old Town to get feel of old Boulogne. Boulogne is twinned with Folkestone.

Events in Boulogne

Events in Pas de Calais

Hotels - Boulogne

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- CHB - Club Hotelier du Boulonnais.

In Town

Hotel Au Sleeping * (CHB), 18, Bd. Daunou, 62200. Tel: 0033 321 80 62 79. Fax: 0033 321 10 63 97. www.hotel-sleeping.com

Hotel Alexandra **, 93 rue Thiers, 62200. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 30 52 22 Fax: 0033 321 30 20 03. BOOK A ROOM. www.hotel-alexandra.fr

Hotel Faidherbe, 12 rue Faidherbe. 62200. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 31 60 93. Fax: 0033 321 87 01 14. BOOK A ROOM. www.hotelboulogne.com

Hotel de Londres **, open 24 hours 7 days. Place de France, 62200. Tel: 0033 321 31 35 63. Fax: 0033 321 83 50 07.

Hotel Métropole ***(CHB), 51 rue Thiers, 62200. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 31 54 30. Fax: 0033 321 30 45 72. www.hotel-metropole-boulogne.com

Hotel Matelote *** (CHB), 80 Bd. Ste. Beuve, 62200. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 30 33 33. Fax: 0033 321 30 87 40. BOOK A ROOM. www.la-matelote.com

Youth Hostels in France

- FUAJ, Auberge de Jeunesse, Place Rouget de Lisle. 62200. Tel: 0033 321 99 15 30. Fax: 0033 321 99 15 39. www.fuaj.org

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Hotel Formule 1, ZI de l'Intquétrie, rue Pierre-Martin, Saint-Martin-Lès-Boulogne 62200. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 31 26 28 03/04. www.accorhotels.com

Directions; From Boulogne - Dir. St. Omer on the RN1, then right at the first lights. From Calais, A16, exit 31 direction St. Omer, then right at the first lights.

Premiere Classe Hotel, Lotissement du Blanc Pignon, Saint-Martin-les-Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 80 46 46. www.premiereclasse.com

Directions; From Boulogne - Dir. St. Omer. From Calais, A16, exit 31.

B & B Hotel, Lotissement du Blanc Pignon, Saint-Martin-les-Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 90 02 02. www.hotel-bb.com

Directions; From Boulogne - Dir. St. Omer A26. From Calais - A16, exit 31. Dir. Boulogne Centre/St. Martin.

Hotel Restaurant Comfort Inn Primevère **, 2 bis, Bd. Daunou, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 87 45 87 Fax: 0033 321 87 05 44.

ETAP Hotel, Bd. Industriel - ZI de la Liane, 62230. Outrea. www.accorhotels.com

Directions; From Calais A16, exit 29, direction Boulogne-les-Ponts. Opp. Centre Commercial Leclerc.

Hotel Ibis Centre ** (CHB), Bd. Diderot, 62200. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 30 12 40. Fax: 0033 321 87 48 98. www.accorhotels.com

Directions; From Calais A16, exit 29, direction Boulogne les Ports, then direction Boulogne Centre.

Hotel Ibis Old Town ** (CHB), rue Port Neuve, 62200. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 31 21 01. Fax: 0033 321 31 48 25. www.accorhotels.com

Directions; From Calais A16, exit 3, direction Boulogne Centre.

Hotel Ibis Page **, 168/170 Bd. Saint Beuve, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 32 15 15.

Directions; From Calais A16, exit 3, direction Boulogne Centre/Wimereux Sud, direction Nausicaa.

Chambe d'Hôtes

Le Chatelet Hotel, 32 Rue de l'Oratoire. From 23 euro a room. Contact Lynda + Paul Degris on 0033 321 30 09 04. Visitor recommended!

Madame Isabelle Mairey, 47 & 53, rue de Lille. 62200. Tel: 0033 321 80 62 82. In the Old Town.

Chantal et Pierre Vanheeckhoet, 24, rue de Lille, 62200. Tel: 0033 321 80 41 50.

L'Enclos de l'Evêché (Pascaline & Thierry Humez) - 6 rue de Pressy. 62200. Boulogne sur mer. Tel: 0033 391 90 05 90. Fax: 0033 391 90 05 94. Luxury rooms in the old town!

Wimereux

Hotel Paul et Virginie ** (CHB), 19, rue du Général de Gaulle, Wimereux. 62930. Tel: 0033 321 32 42 12. Fax: 0033 321 87 65 85.

Hotel-Restaurant du Centre **, 78, rue Carnot, Wimereux, 62930. Tel: 0033 321 32 41 08. Fax: 0033 321 33 82 48. www.hotel-du-centre-wimereux.com

Hotel Restaurant Chez Maitre Hans, 12, rue Carnot. 62930. Tel: 0033 321 32 41 04. Fax: 0033 321 83 45 55.

Hotel Cyprin, 12 Rue Carnot, Wimereux, Pas-de-Calais, 62930. Tel: 0033 321. BOOK A ROOM. www.hotel-cyprin-wimereux.com

Hotel-Restaurant Speranza **, 43, rue du Général de Gaulle, 62930. Wimereux. Tel: 0033 321 32 46 09. Fax: 0033 321 87 52 09. www.hotel-speranza-wimereux.com

Hotel-Restaurant L'Atlantic *** (CHB), Digue de Mer, 62930. Wimereux. Tel: 0033 321 32 41 01. Fax: 0033 321 87 46 17. www.atlantic-delpierre.com

- Hôtel Saint Jean (Logis de France) - 1, Rue Georges Romain. 62930 Wimereux. Tel: 0033 321 83 57 40. Fax: 0033 321 91 62 17. www.hotel-saint-jean.fr

Nearby

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Campsites in Boulogne

Camping in Pas de Calais

Camping - l’Escale, Wacquinghen, Marquise. Tel: 0033 321 32 00 69.

Camping des Dunes, Rue Victor Hugo, Plage de Petit-Fort-Philippe. 59820. GRAVELINES. Tel: 0033 328 23 09 80. www.camping-des-dunes.com

Camping La Fermes - Nortkerque. Tel: 0033 321 35 30 24.

Les Cytises ***, Isques. Tel: 0033 321 31 11 10.

Camping du Château **, Condette. Tel: 0033 321 87 59 59.

La Falaise ***, Equihen Plage. Tel: 0033 321 31 22 61.

Les Sapins *, La Capelle. Tel: 0033 321 83 16 61.

Camping du Phare ***, Le Portel. Tel: 0033 321 31 69 20.

Caravaning L'Orée du Bois ***. 62180. Tel: 0033 321 84 28 51. Fax: 0033 321 84 28 56.

L'Olympic **, Wimereux. Tel: 0033 321 32 45 63.

La Warenne **, St Etienne au Mont. Tel: 0033 321 91 31 38.

Petrol prices in Boulogne

It is usually best to buy at a supermarket. Fuel on the autoroute usually cost about 15% more.

Shopping Centres

In the main part of Boulogne most of the shops are in the pedestrianised rue Thiers which is walkable from the port.

There are two main shopping zones in Boulogne.

The easiest to get to is Centre E. Leclerc, ZI de la Liane. 62230. Outreau. There is not much here but it is easy to get to from the ferry port, and the A16 autoroute is close by.

Further out of town but bigger and with a better range of shops is the Centre Commercial Auchan, RN42, Saint Martin Boulogne. The following stores are here; Kiabi, Boulanger, Intersport, Espace Chantemur, Leroy Merlin, Saint Maclou, Top Office, Norauto, Conforma, Hygena.

Supermarkets in Boulogne

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- Auchan Hypermarket. RN42 (towards St Omer), St Martin. 62280. (A16 exit 31). Foot passengers; bus no. 8. Tel: 0033 321 10 11 12. Fax: 0033 321 10 11 26. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 10.00pm. www.auchanboulogne.com

1) Champion Supermarket, Route de Paris, 62280. Boulogne sur Mer. Tel: 0033 321 91 02 55. Fax: 0033 321 31 94 90.

2) Champion Supermarket, Bd. Daunou, 62200. Boulogne (LIANE). Tel: 0033 321 30 43 67. Fax: 0033 321 30 44 42.

3) Champion Supermarket, Route de Calais, 62280. Saint Martin Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 31 44 44. Fax: 0033 321 10 46 22.

- Leclerc Supermarket, Centre E. Leclerc, ZI de la Liane. 62230. Outreau. Tel: 0033 321 10 28 00. Fax: 0033 321 10 28 01. Directions; off Bd. signposted to Le Touquet, Montreuil and Abbeville. Foot passengers; bus no. 22. Open: Monday to Saturday 8.30am - 8.30pm (Friday till 9.00pm).

- Intermarché Supermarket, Av. Percier et Fontaine. 62200. Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 80 28 28.

- Marché Plus, La Colonne, 80 rue de la Colonne. Open: Monday - Saturday 7.00am to 9.00pm. Sunday 9.00am to 1.00pm. Tel: 0033 321 80 49 24.

- BIOCOOP OPALE BIO, 17, rue Edmond Rostand. 62200 Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 32 65 53. Sells organic products. www.opalebio.com

Boulogne Wine Shops

Les Caves Roulantes, 63, rue Framery. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 80 74 98. Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00am - 12.30pm, 1.30 - 7.30pm. Sunday, 9.00am - 12.30pm.

Les Vins de France, 30 rue Nationale. 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 30 51 00.

Vins de France, 4, Rue de Lille. 62200. Boulogne Sur Mer. Tel: 0033 321 80 55 96.

- Le Chais, 43, rue des 2 Ponts, Quartier de Bréquerecque, 62200. Boulogne-sur-Mer. Open: Tuesday - Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm, 2.00 - 7.00pm. Tel: 0033 321 31 65 42. Fax: 0033 321 92 64 80. Le Chais in Calais has a web site - useful for checking wines and prices. www.lechais-calais.com

- Les Caves du Vieux Chai, 20 Grand Rue - Fressin. Tel: 0033 321 90 61 43. www.caves-du-vieux-chai.com

Spirit'Déco Beer and Gift Shop, 26 rue de Bréquerecque. 62200. Boulogne-sur-mer. Open: Tuesday to Friday, 9.00am to 12.00noon, 2.30 to 7.00pm. Sunday 9.00am to 12.30pm. www.spiritdeco.com

- Trésor de Vin, 12, rue Thiers. 62200. Boulogne sur Mer. Tel: 0033 321 30 39 13. www.tresordevin.com

Vinotec Port. 15 rue du Havre, 62200 Boulogne sur Mer. Tel: 0033 321 32 66 48. Over 350 types of Port wines. Closed Sunday and Monday. www.vinotecoport.com

Shopping in Boulogne

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Cheese and foods

Philippe Olivier, 43, rue Thiers, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 31 94 74. Open: Tuesday - Saturday 8.00am - 12.30pm. 2. 30 - 7.30pm. Famous for its range, including over 30 local cheeses. www.philippeolivier.fr

La Cave du Fromager, 23, rue de Lille. Tel: 0033 321 80 49 69. Closed Tuesday.

Ma Normandie, Fromagerie-Vins fins, 29, rue Carnot, 62930. Wimereux. Tel: 0033 321 32 45 71. Fax: 0033 321 87 61 93.

Charcuterie ED Bourgeouis, Grande Rue. Great range of vegetable, meat and fish dishes.

Comtesse du Barry, 54 rue Thiers. Tel: 0033 321 87 09 84. Good range of delicacies and gifts. Jams, chutneys, oils, vinegars, foie gras, many other pates and aperitifs. www.comtessedubarry.com

Chocolate

Les Chocolat de Beussent, 49, rue des Pipots, Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 92 44 00. www.choco-france.com

Confiserie Artisanale - 1, rue Henri-Fabre. Tel: 0033 321 91 10 11

Local farm products. This site shows where the shops are. www.cancheauthietourisme.com

DIY

Leroy Merlin, Centre Commercial Auchan, RN42, Saint Martin Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 10 21 10. Fax: 0033 321 80 26 03.

Electrical Goods

 - Boulanger, electrical goods. Centre commercial de l'Inquéterie - RN 42. Boulogne. Tel: 00333 391 90 09 90. Fax: 0033 321 31 82 81. Open: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 8.00pm. Saturday 9.00am - 8.00pm. www.boulanger

Carpets, Rugs & Plastic flooring

- Saint Maclou - Carpets, rugs and plastic flooring. Centre Commercial Auchan, St Martin-Les-Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 31 90 09. Fax: 0033 321 91 56 40. www.saint-maclou.com

Household

Mady'Sold, 67 rue Faidherbe 62200 Boulogne sur Mer. Tel: 0033 321 30 79 60. An amazing store with a huge range of very cheap household accessories and furntiure. Well worth dropping in to.

Office

- FNAC, Centre commercial Les Passages de l'Hôtel de Ville, 5, rue Tony-Garnier. 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt. Tel: 0825 020 020 (0.15€ TTC/min). Open: Monday to Saturday from 10.00am to 8.00pm. www.fnac.com

Opticians

Best Optique, rue Victor Hugo. Tel: 0033 321 10 86 59.

Perfumes

Douglas, 25, Rue Thiers.

NOCIBÉ - Centre Commercial AUCHAN, Saint Martin lez Boulogne. 62200.

NOCIBÉ - 70, rue Faidherbe. Boulogne sur Mer. 62200.

Sports

Intersport, 46 Rue Nationale. Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 30 46 30. Fax: 0033 321 30 99 30. www.intersport.fr

Toys

- King Jouet, Rue du Mont Joie. 62280  Saint Martin. Boulogne. Tel: 0033 321 10 16 45. Fax: 0033 321 10 81 06. www.king-jouet.com

Wool

- Phildar (Wool). 13 Grande Rue, 62200 Boulogne sur Mer. Tel: 0033 321 31 47 06. www.phildar.fr

Antiques

Boulogne Shop - Les Petites Puces (Antiquités - Brocante), 71, rue Faidherbe, 62200.

L'Heritage (large antique shop), 32, rue Victor Hugo. Tel: 0033 21 -.

Tobacco Shops

Tobacco in France

Au Persan Tabac, 13 rue Faidherbe, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer. Tel: 0033 321 87 23 50. Fax: 0033 321 33 24 86.

Markets in Boulogne

Boulogne Centre

Place Dalton - Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Traditional Market of regional produce.

Place Vignon & Place Damrémont - Sunday morning.

Fish - Quai Gambetta.

Outside Boulogne

Le Portel;Place de l'Église - Tuesday and Friday morning.

St Martin; Place Aristide Briand - Thursday morning.

Outreau; Place de la Mairie - Monday and Thursday morning.

Equihen Plage; Place Albert Bécart - Wednesday afternoon.

Wimereux; Place de la Mairie - Tuesday and Friday morning

Condette; Sunday afternoon (June to September)

- Le Touquet Paris Plage - 62520. www.letouquet.com

Planville. map of Le Touquet

Hotels - more

Hotels ****

Hotels ***

Bristol Hotel ***, 17 rue Jean Monnet. Tel: 0033 321 05 49 95. Fax: 0033 321 05 90 93. BOOK A ROOM. www.hotelbristol.fr

MANOIR ***, Av. du Golf. Tel: 0033 321 06.28.28. Fax: 0033 321 06.28.29.

- Novotel ***, Front de Mer. Tel: 0033 321 09 85 00. Fax: 0033 321 09.85.10. www.accorthalassa.com

Hotels **

EQUINOXE **, 17 rue de la Paix. Tel: 0033 321 05 12 44. Fax: 0033 321 05 93 78. BOOK A ROOM. )

BLUE COTTAGE **, 41 rue Jean Monnet. Tel: 0033 321 05 15 33. Fax: 0033 321 05 41 60. BOOK A ROOM. )

NOUVEAU CADDY **, 130 rue de Metz. Tel: 0033 321 05 83 95. Fax: 0033 321 05 85 23.

RED FOX **, 60 rue de Metz. Tel: 0033 321 05 27 58. Fax: 0033 321 05 27 56. www.hotelredfox.com

Windsor Hotel **, 7 rue St Georges. Tel: 0033 321 05 05 44. Fax: 0033 321 05 75 81. BOOK A ROOM. www.hotelbristol.fr

Hotels **

ARCADES **, 128 rue de Metz. Tel: 0033 321 05 17 98. Fax: 0033 321 05 50 92.

ARMIDE **, 56 rue Léon Garet. Tel: 0033 321 05 21 76. Fax: 0033 321 05 97 77.

ARTOIS **, 123 rue de Paris. Tel: 0033 321 05 17 09. Fax: 0033 321 05 33 61.

CHALET **, 15 rue de la Paix. Tel: 0033 321 05 87 65. Fax: 0033 321 05 47 49.

EMBRUNS **, 89 rue de Paris. Tel: 0033 321 05 87 61. Fax: 0033 321 05 85 09.

FORET, 73 rue de Moscou. Tel: 0033 321 05 09 88. Fax: 0033 321 05 59 40.

IBIS Hotel **, Front de Mer. Tel: 0033 321 09 87 00. Fax: 0033 321 09 87 10. www.accorhotels.com,

VICTORIA **, 11 rue de Paris. Tel: 0033 321 05 02 11. Fax: 0033 321 05 76 63.

Résidences de Tourisme

HIPPOTEL **, Rd-Pt de l'Hippodrome. Tel: 0033 321 05 07 11. Fax: 0033 321 05 44 88. BOOK A ROOM. )

ORION ***, Av. de Phares. Tel: 0033 321 05 32 73. Fax: 0033 321 06 81 77.

PIERRE ET VACANCES **, bd de la Canche. Tel: 0033 321 06 78 78. Fax: 0033 321 06 78 79.

Chambres d'Hôtes

Le BELVEDERE, Allée des Bleuets. Tel: 0033 321 05 40 35.

BENSON HOUSE, Allée des Boutons d'Or. Tel: 0033 321 84 08 08.

Le POLO, Allée des Pâquerettes. Tel: 0033 321 05 18 14.

BIRDY LAND, Av. Foch. Tel: 0033 321 05 31 46.

VILLAS FIERVAL, 6 av. Léon Garet. Tel: 0033 321 05 10 22.

CRETE DES DUNES, Av. Blériot. Tel: 0033 321 05 04 98.

OAKLAND, Av. Sanguet, Tel: 06 87 03 66 95.

OAKGROVE, Av. de Picardie, Tel: 06 88 33 29 55.

Auberge de Jeunesse

RIVA BELLA, 12 rue Léon Garet. Tel: 0033 321 05 08 22. Fax: 0033 321 05 24 43.

Restaurants - more

Cafe des Arts - 80 rue de Paris. Tel: 0033 321 05 21 55.

CÔté Sud - 187 Bd. Pouget. Tel: 0033 321 05 41 24.

Le Village Suisse - 52, Av. St. Jean. Tel: 0033 321 05 69 93.

Supermarkets - more

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Museums / Places to visit - more

KID Station Le Touquet - beach activities for kids. Tel: 0033 321 06 72 00.

Aqualud (water park), Bd. de la Mer, 62520. Le Touquet. Regions largest water park, on the seafront. 3 indoor and outdoor pools. Wave pool, Giant toboggan run. Tel: 0033 321 05 90 96. Fax: 0033 321 05 63 59. Open: 10.00am - 6.00pm. Closed November - March. www.aqualud.com

Wine Shops - more

Le Chais, 71 rue de Londres 62520. Le Touquet.

Markets - more

Place du Marché-Couvert - rue de Metz. Monday (summer), Thursday, Saturday. Sunday mornings.

Tourist Offices - more

Le Touquet Paris Plage. Palais de l'Europe, Place de l'hermitage. Tel: 0033 321 06 72 00. Fax: 0033 321 06 72 01. www.letouquet.com / www.touquet.com

Visits

Musée du Touquet. Tel: 0033 21 05 62 62. Avenue du Golf. Open every day except Tuesday.

Golf Courses - more

Le Touquet 'la Foret' Golf Club, Av. du Golf. 62520. (45 holes. Par 70 & 74. ) Tel: 0033 321 05 68 47. Fax: 0033 321 05 40 19.

Le Touquet 'la Mer' Golf Club, Ave Du Golf. B P 41, 62520. Le Touquet. Tel: 0033 321 06 28 00. Fax: 0033 321 06 28 01.

Le Touquet 'le Manoir' Golf Club, Ave Du Golf B P 41, 62520. Le Touquet. Tel: 0033 321 06 28 00. Fax: 0033 321 06 28 01.

Useful link. www.opengolfclub.com

Horse Riding - more

Centre Équestre Av. de la Dune aux Loups. (£13 per hour) Tel: 0033 321 05 15 25 Tel: 0033 321 05 99 14.

Airport - more

Le Touquet Airport. Tel: 0033 321 05 03 99. Fax: 0033 321 05 59 34. www.aeroport-letouquet.com

Opale Aviation. Tel: 01959 540 700. From Biggin Hill in Kent to le Touquet.

- Lydd Air. Tel: 01707 320 000. Fax: 01797 322 408. From Lydd Airport in Kent to le Touquet daily. Taxi from airport about £5.50. www.lyddair.com

Skysouth Airlines. January 2009 - Unfortunately they have gone out of business.

Car Hire - more

Hertz. Tel: 0033 321 05 12 18.

Europcar. Tel: 0033 321 05 21 21.

Garage José BARBARA. Tel: 0033 321 05 55 00.

Useful links; www.nordmag.com