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The GuardianAug 5, 2026

Catch of the day: a seafood safari on France’s culinary coast

From Calais to Le Touquet, the Côte d’Opale is home to thriving fishing ports, grand old seaside resorts and restaurants serving the freshest seafood Stellio Lestienne, chef at La Matelote in Boulogne’s harbour, shows me his shopping list as we browse the city’s daily morning fish market. He wants to pick up some crab and sole, which are in season, but his usual lobster fisher is still out on h…

13 things in this story
  • La Marie GalanteRestaurantWelcome to the offical website of La Marie Galante in AUDRESSELLES - Seafood, read our customer reviews and book online…
  • Chez MimiRestaurantWelcome to the offical website of Restaurant Chez Mimi in Audresselles - Restaurant traditionnel , book online -…
  • annual crab festivalFestivalAnnual event in its 50th year.
  • Elsewhere
  • La MateloteRestaurantBoulogne-sur-Mer, FranceChef Stellio Lestienne serves langoustine, hake, and lemon souffle.
  • Hotel l’AtlanticHotelWimereux, FranceWhimsical 19th-century architecture, has had a major makeover.
  • MaréisMuseumÉtaples-sur-Mer, FranceExhibition center and aquarium about French sea fishing.
  • Globe TrotterCaféLe Touquet, FrancePub where England fans watched the World Cup.
  • PérardDeliLe Touquet, FranceWelcome to the offical website of PERARD in Le Touquet - Traditional Restaurant, book online - One of the most…
  • Novotel Thalassa Le TouquetHotelLe Touquet, FranceHotel with views of the sunset over the sands and sea.
  • Le Touquet marketMarketLe Touquet, FranceFood stalls under soaring wooden vaulted ceilings.
  • La ChopeRestaurantLe Touquet, FranceLa Chope, située en plein cœur du Touquet, à deux pas de la place du marché, est un bar-brasserie et une institution…
  • Stay Well Hôtel de FiennesHotelBoulogne-sur-Mer, FranceElegant 1732 townhouse with a courtyard.
  • Boulogne fish marketMarketBoulogne-sur-Mer, France
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The GuardianJul 15

Sail away to the Côte d’Opale: a watery adventure in northern France

A catamaran service from Dover to Boulogne is the perfect start to a trip exploring the Pas-de-Calais and marshes of Saint-Omer by bike, boat and kayak “It’s all about tuning into the culture of the sea,” helmsman Chris O’Brien tells me, scanning the rippling cobalt horizon from the wheel of a catamaran. “People find the water, and the meditative experience of sailing, healing.” Meditative isn’…

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  • Cap Gris-NezSightChannel narrows to its slimmest point
  • Elsewhere
  • SailLinkPlaceDover, United Kingdomoperates a largely wind-powered service from Dover to Boulogne
  • Waterloo CrescentNeighborhoodDover, United Kingdomelegant Georgian terraces
  • NausicaáAquariumBoulogne-sur-Mer, FranceEurope's largest aquarium
  • Maison de la BeurièreMuseumBoulogne-sur-Mer, Francehouse of a typical local fishing family
  • Boat’OmHotelSaint-Omer, Francestylish restored merchant p é niche (barge) guest accommodation
  • Canal de NeufosséSightSaint-Omer, Francemoored along the canal
  • Audomarois marshesSightSaint-Omer, FranceUnesco biosphere reserve
  • La Maison du MaraisPlaceSaint-Omer, Francevisitor centre for Audomarois marshes
  • Les Faiseurs de BateauxPlaceSaint-Omer, Francelast traditional boat-builders in the marshes
  • La Fermette de Marie GrouetteHotelSaint-Omer, Francewaterside guesthouse only accessible by boat
  • P&O ferryPlaceCalais, Francelast remaining foot passenger service from Calais to Dover
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