Boulevard Sainte-Beuve, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

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.

2 Parvis Notre Dame, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Its dome can be identified for miles around (101 meters high). Let's be clear, visiting the old town of Boulogne-sur-Mer without stopping at the basilica would be a lèsemajesté crime! Inspired by the cathedrals of Saint-Paul in London and Saint-Louis des Invalides, this colossal ensemble contains unsuspected treasures: the Torlonia altar, made up of 147 varieties of marble and precious metals, the statue of King David, the Buffet des Grandes Orgues, the Sacred Heart altarpiece, a pulpit, frescoes and a crypt unique in France which alone is worth the detour. Information, the dome is inaccessible for work until 2022

Fortified town, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Stroll along the foot of the ramparts dating from the 13th century or on the walkway surrounding the fortified town of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The latter offers you different points of view on the city, the sea, the port…

Bd Saint-Beuve, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Rue de Lille, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Under the Notre-Dame Basilica lies the largest crypt in France. A real labyrinth of 1,400 m2 in which breathtaking works are revealed to you. More than 400 pieces are presented throughout the course: goldsmithery including the reliquary of the Holy Blood offered to Notre Dame by Philippe le Bel on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter, bas-reliefs, lapidaries from all periods, paintings without forgetting the 4,000 m2 of murals. Guided or not, more than 2,000 years of history are available to you. A great way to discover the city differently.

Rue De Bernet Parking bd Eurvin, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Dans le prolongement des remparts, le château de Boulogne-sur-Mer est la pièce maîtresse de la forteresse édifiée par le comte Philippe Hurepel en 1231. Les fortifications de la cité romaine, sur lesquelles le monument repose, sont encore visibles aujourd’hui dans les souterrains. « Les clefs du château » vous invite à découvrir les vies successives de ce site, tour à tour, résidence des comtes de Boulogne, caserne militaire, prison puis musée depuis 1988. Le Musée de Boulogne-sur-Mer, fondé en 1825, est l’héritier de l’extraordinaire cabinet de curiosités du peintre d’histoire naturelle Isidore Leroy de Barde. Les collections sont liées à l’histoire de la ville, de ses voyageurs, scientifiques ou collectionneurs et de leur regard ouvert sur le monde. De l’Égypte ancienne à l’Alaska, du Pérou précolombien aux côtes de la Manche, les œuvres sont une invitation à voyager d’une culture à l’autre.

Place Godefroy de Bouillon, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

From the end of June to mid-October, Place Godefroy de Bouillon is transformed into ephemeral gardens ! Jérôme Bosch, the 7 deadly sins, cinema... Each year, a new experience to live around a different theme ! An unmissable event that dazzles thousands of visitors every year for a life-size painting at the foot of the town hall.

16 rue du Machicoulis, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Godefroy de Bouillon Place, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

To learn and be amazed, head to Place Godefroy de Bouillon in Boulognesur-Mer. Here proudly sits the oldest building in the city! 47 meters high, the belfry has dominated the city since the 12th century. Ceded by Philippe Hurepel, Count of Boulogne (and son of King Philippe Auguste!) to the bourgeois of the city, like all belfries, it symbolizes communal freedoms. Facing the monument, one is surprised by the ensemble formed with the town hall, which came to be added much later in the 18th century. The use of brick and stone is a rare combination of materials in Boulogne-sur-Mer... The two buildings alone embody the different styles of architecture over time. Exciting !

Quai Gambetta, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Near Port Boulogne Calais, discover the famous Boulogne-sur-Mer fish market, located on the Gambetta quay. Open all year round, the market has hours that vary, depending on the arrival of the boats, the tide and the catch of the day. In the program ? Market, but also gastronomy, traditions and folklore in the heart of the city. The fish stalls run by fishing families will amaze young and old alike. You will be able to discover the fish, shellfish and other crustaceans caught a few hours before! So are there many varieties at the Boulogne-sur-Mer fish market? It all depends on the season and the catch of the day: spider crabs, mackerel, scallops, sardines, crabs, turbots, live fish, sole, sea bream, gurnard, herring, dab, plaice, pout... a multitude of recipes s offer you thanks to these exceptional fish, whether for a daily meal or a special event.

113 Grande rue, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Place Dalton, Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Place de la Republique, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Le Square Mariette, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France

Square Mariette pays homage to the famous Boulogne Egyptologist, frozen in bronze and who, from the top of this pyramid, contemplates the city where he was born in 1821. Auguste Mariette (1821-1881) is one of these great scholars who brought honor to their hometown in the 19th century. Discoverer of major archaeological sites in Egypt and fervent opponent of the dilapidation of Egyptian heritage, Auguste Mariette is the founder of the Cairo Museum, in front of which he is buried. Scholar and man of letters, he is also the author of the libretto of the famous opera Aïda, composed by Verdi. A replica of the funerary and solar boat of the pharaoh Cheops completes since 2004 this commemorative and explicit plant environment.

62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France