Location: Boulogne-sur-Mer
Top Things to do in Boulogne-sur-Mer
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Boulogne-sur-Mer
1. Vole Hole
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By A1LGL - Birmingham, United Kingdom
The Vole Hall is a small local pub frequented by locals and visitors alike and you can be sure of a friendly welcome, good selection of beer and wine at reasonable prices, and you can even have a hand sliced saucisson served. Take away pizzas are available from a nearby restaurant and if you're lucky, Benoit, a great character will be there to serve you. Very enjoyable !
2. Ecole-Musee
3. Coin Soleil
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
4. Crypte de la Basilique Notre-Dame
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4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By brigittem926 - Dereham, United Kingdom
A really interesting visit, beautiful wall paintings and a really informative trip. We learnt a lot, and would recommend this fully
5. Basilique Notre Dame de Boulogne-sur-Mer
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 579 reviews
For 160 years, the Notre-Dame basilica has dominated the city with its vertiginous dome. It succeeds the medieval cathedral, destroyed in 1798, and owes its existence to a single man, Father Haffreingue. This modest priest, and amateur architect, devoted his life to the revival of a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Nautoniere, guardian figure of the city since the 7th century. Saint-Paul-de-Londres, Saint-Pierre de Rome and Saint-Louis des Invalides were his sources of inspiration.
Reviewed By jldeguines - New York City, United States
Very old cathedral, thirteen century, a must see if you are in Boulogne, located in the old town in the fortress part of the town. To also see, the cemetery of the East and the town of Wimereux, Wissant and Guines along the coast facing England.
6. Nausicaa
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4.0 based on 4,560 reviews
More than just a simple aquarium, Nausicaa, National Sea Centre, is the largest European complex entirely devoted to the universe of marine life. Nausicaa offers an entertaining, educational and scientific visit, raising public awareness about the need to act responsibly towards the world's seas if their resources and beauty are to be maintained. Let yourself be astounded by the immense variety of the sea life: 10 000m2 exposition space, 58 000 living creatures 1 600 different species housed in 17 million litres of water which is dispersed into 85 aquariums, large tanks and terrariums Nausicaa proposes you a wonderful chance to discover the giant manta ray, pengouins, sea lions, and more! Nausicaa, take a plunge to discover the diversity of the marine life. Annual closing from 4 to 22 January 2021.
Reviewed By AlxTraveller - Brussels, Belgium
I have only superlatives about the aquarium. It has a lot of species, the personnel is very kind and supportive and you can learn a lot about the life underwater. What I have been impressed the most of? The great aquarium in the ocean part where you can see from small fish to sharks and a gorgeous Manta Ray. The sea lions show is also very impressive. There are a lot of other parts to speak about, but I think everyone who has the chance should visit the aquarium once.
7. Tendance Zen
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
8. Chateau-Musee
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4.0 based on 243 reviews
Le musée de Boulogne sur mer : Le musée de Boulogne sur mer est installé dans un château du XIIIème siècle, classé monument historique. Le musée a été créé en 1825, suite l’acquisition du cabinet de curiosité du Vicomte Leroy de Barde, le musée de Boulogne sur mer conserve des collections riches et variées qui incitent le visiteur à voyager d’Une culture à L’autre. Le Musée propose quatre grands départements : archéologie méditerranéenne, ethnographie extra-européenne, histoire locale et le Beaux-arts. Le musée propose quatre grands départements : archéologie méditerranéenne, ethnographie extra-européenne, histoire locale et le Beaux-arts.
Reviewed By prguru2015 - Salford, United Kingdom
These days , and I understand the reasons...there are few moats surrounding ancient building that actually hold water in them! This one did not disappoint. There was an array of exhibitions on offer although I am sad the locality exhibition had been moved for the Egyptian exhibition. A huge variety of exhibitions to savour., I loved the underground area which was available to explore.
