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Boulogne: an international town

by Mikebond - last update: Oct 8, 2007

French, British, European

Boulogne-sur-Mer
Although Boulogne-sur-Mer is quite a small town (44,200 inhabitants), it has played an important role in the French and Brisith history.
Founded by the Romans with the name of Bononia, it was contested by the English and the French in the 16th century.
It's from there that Napoleon had planned to invade Britain at the beginning of the 19th century; since then, Boulogne has always had ties with the opposite side of the Channel (La Manche in French). Today, it is twinned with Folkestone, which many ferries connect all day long to Boulogne. This explains why you will often hear someone speak English while you are going for a walk in the downtown.
Also, the first Esperanto Universal Congress was held there in 1905.
Today Boulogne is a lively town with a great cultural heritage. It offers much to visitors (museums, concerts, and so on), but I think it is not as known as it should be.

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Pros:"not very big, but with a lot of attractions"
Cons:"little known"
Mikebond's Boulogne-sur-Mer Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
 
Nightlife
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Off The Beaten Path
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Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Mikebond's Boulogne-sur-Mer Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
In the belfry, across centuries of historyAugust, 2007 8
Views from the top of the belfryAugust, 2007 8
More spots in the basilicaAugust, 2007 8

Comments for Mikebond about Boulogne-sur-Mer
cold_dead_bunny Sun Apr 20, 2008 09:37 UTC
 Photos are just waw :) Was about to write you when you said hi :) Check out my updated Lviv tips! Alena
pattypoo Sun Mar 16, 2008 16:14 UTC
 Hi Mikey..Your pages are amazing you know so much :)
Raimix Sat Dec 8, 2007 10:53 UTC
 Merci! Graze! Nice overview of this city! Would love to have a look into medieval underground as well :)
Fra.da. Sun Nov 25, 2007 09:10 UTC
 Excellent insight!! :D
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