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Boulogne sur Mer, a city with its roots in the ocean
,a city known for its art and history. Just a short distance from the Channel Tunnel in the heart of the Opal Coast landscape is our destination,Boulogne sur Mer!The city has 2000 years of history including the imprint left by the Romans, the English, and by Napoleon. Numerous ancient monuments and buildings testify to this heritage: the XII century Belfry, the powerful XIII century city walls,
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the Castle Museum.
Notre Dame Basilica was built between 1827-1866 according to the design of Father Haffreingue on the ruins of the former cathedral which had been wrecked during the revolution. The architect was inspired by the construction of St Paul’s cathedral in London and created a massive dome whose point is 101 meters high. Other features of the Basilicaare echoes of St Peter’s in Rome, as well as the Pantheon and the Invalides in Paris. The interior contains an altar which is a masterpiece of theTorlonia princes, a supreme example of Italian mosaics dating from the XIXcentury. Unfortunately, the crypt is under renovation, but the church is gorgeous and we lit some candles.
You will find a warm welcome in the city’s pedestrian central area with attractive shops, including our favourite, All For 2 Euro!
The fishing port, so close to the city centre, is the biggest in France.
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