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Things to see in Boulogne-sur-Mer (France): 20 places and when to go
Boulogne-sur-Mer is a town in France, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Wildlife (6), Nature (4). The best known are Basilica of Notre-Dame, Boulogne, Column of the Grande Armée and Todt Battery. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 50.7303, 1.5946
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Wildlife (6) · Nature (4) · Temples (3) · Food and drink (3) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 204 km as the crow flies
What to see in Boulogne-sur-Mer
The places in and around Boulogne-sur-Mer, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame, BoulogneBasilica located in Pas-de-Calais, in France1.5 km
- Column of the Grande ArméeMonument in Wimille, Pas-de-Calais, France2.0 km
- Todt BatteryBattery of coastal artillery built by Nazi Germany during World War II, located near Cape Gris-Nez, Pas de Calais, France12 km
- Fort MahonFort located on the coast of the Strait of Dover, northern France8.4 km
- Hardelot CastleCastle9.5 km
- Heurt FortFort in France3.5 km
- Nausicaá Centre National de la MerAquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France6 m
- Église Saint-Léonard de Saint-LéonardChurch located in Pas-de-Calais, in France4.3 km
- Fort de la CrècheFrench coastal battery2.1 km
- Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Boulogne-sur-MerChurch located in Pas-de-Calais, in France1.8 km
- Réserve naturelle régionale du marais de CondetteProtected area in France9.9 km
- réserve naturelle régionale du pré communal d'AmbleteuseNature reserve in Nord-Pas-de-Calais9.1 km
- Brasserie des 2 CapsBrewery15 km
- Ceinture de BoulogneHiking2.2 km
- La Brasserie du GoulotBrewery5.6 km
- La Colline Aux AnimauxWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- Les Brasseurs des Terres d'opaleBrewery6.6 km
- Basse ValléeProtected area in France8.1 km
- La ClaireauProtected area in France10 km
- Tour du BoulonnaisHiking route in France14 km
When to go to Boulogne-sur-Mer
The best time to visit Boulogne-sur-Mer is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarBest time11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:39
- DecPossible7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Boulogne-sur-Mer
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Le Touquet-Paris-Plage10 places23 km
- Calais22 places30 km
- Éperlecques15 places43 km
- Dennebrœucq11 places43 km
- Quend13 places45 km
- Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel31 places68 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Boulogne-sur-Mer?
The best known: Basilica of Notre-Dame, Boulogne, Column of the Grande Armée, Todt Battery, Fort Mahon, Hardelot Castle. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Boulogne-sur-Mer?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Boulogne-sur-Mer?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 204 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Boulogne-sur-Mer as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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