Boulogne-sur-Mer
France · Hauts-de-FranceFR
Subprefecture and commune in Hauts-de-France, France
Boulogne-sur-Mer, often called just Boulogne, is a port city in Northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department of Pas-de-Calais. Boulogne lies on the Côte d'Opale, a touristic stretch of French coast on the English Channel between Calais and Normandy, and the most visited location in the region after the Lille conurbation. Boulogne is its department's third-largest city after Calais and Arras. It is also the country's largest fishing port, specialising in herring.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 40,539
- Coordinates
- 50.726, 1.614
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 32 m
Overview of Boulogne-sur-Mer
Boulogne-sur-Mer — a small town in Hauts-de-France, France — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 40,539. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Boulogne-sur-Mer is strongest on family, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Boulogne-sur-Mer
Family in Boulogne-sur-Mer
(4)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo as family options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Adventure in Boulogne-sur-Mer
(3)For adventure, expect Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Nature in Boulogne-sur-Mer
(1)On the nature side, Boulogne-sur-Mer offers Parks. All of it is drawn from Boulogne-sur-Mer's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Boulogne-sur-Mer
(1)Under nightlife, Boulogne-sur-Mer is tagged with Casinos. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Best time to visit Boulogne-sur-Mer
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Boulogne-sur-Mer is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Hauts-de-France and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Boulogne-sur-Mer that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Boulogne-sur-Mer known for?
- Boulogne-sur-Mer, in Hauts-de-France, France, is best known for family, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 40,539 residents.
- What can you do in Boulogne-sur-Mer?
- Recorded activities in Boulogne-sur-Mer include Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks, Zoo and Adventure Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Boulogne-sur-Mer?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Boulogne-sur-Mer located?
- Boulogne-sur-Mer is located in Hauts-de-France, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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