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The GuardianJul 15, 2026

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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  • P&O ferryPlacelast remaining foot passenger service from Calais to Dover
  • 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
  • Cap Gris-NezSightAudresselles, FranceChannel narrows to its slimmest point
  • 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
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Lonely PlanetJul 10

A guide to visiting Calais, France

From the beach to the museums and the best ways to travel around, get to know Calais in north France with this guide.

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