Cap Gris-Nez

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Cap Gris-Nez
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“Cap Gris-Nez is a cape located in Audinghen, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais département of northern France. Part of the Côte d'Opale, it is classified as a protected natural area. Its cliffs mark the closest point of France to Great Britain, separated by just 34 km (21 mi).”
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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’…

Channel narrows to its slimmest point

12 things in this story
  • 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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