Boulogne sur Mer beckons with the promise of a beautiful cathedral, a fortified Haute Ville and, very excitingly, Europe’s largest aquarium.
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2026 Days 73 & 74 – Merlimont & Le Touquet
A short hop down the coast, Le Touquet is buzzing under blue skies. A northern coast holiday hotspot, a mere 260 km north of Paris, Le Touquet is bursting with boutiques, jewellery shops, restaurants, gorgeous Belle Epoque houses and a surprising number of private casinos.
2026 Day 72 – Berck
Conscious of my disappointment on missing out on a seal adventure, Himself has outdone himself – he’s found a whole colony.
2026 Days 70 & 71 – Saint Valery sur Somme & Le Crotoy
We’re in Saint Valery sur Somme on an estuary of the River Somme. The village is neatly divided into three distinct areas so there’s lots to explore.
