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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’…

elegant Georgian terraces

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SailLinkPlaceoperates a largely wind-powered service from Dover to Boulogne
Waterloo CrescentNeighborhoodelegant Georgian terraces
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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
P&O ferryPlaceCalais, Francelast remaining foot passenger service from Calais to Dover

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