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Boulogne-sur-Mer
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Boulogne-sur-Mer
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France’s leading fishing port. For visitors, it has an old town centre, a belfry, a medieval castle, ramparts, and above all the "aquarium-museum" Nausicaa. Several beaches and seaside resorts lie on its outskirts, including Ambleteuse, Equihen, Hardelot, and Wimereux with its fine seafront villas.
Overview of Boulogne-sur-Mer
France’s leading fishing port. For visitors, the city offers an old town centre, a UNESCO-listed belfry, a medieval castle, ramparts, and above all the "aquarium-museum" Nausicaa. Several beaches and seaside resorts lie on its outskirts (Ambleteuse, Equihen, Hardelot, and Wimereux with its fine seafront villas).
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 42,476 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 8.42 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: https://www.boulonnaisautop.com/
History of Boulogne-sur-Mer
What to see and do
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Climate and weather
The city has a changeable oceanic climate—mild, windy, and humid—with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, peaking in autumn and winter. Late May to mid-September is the best time to visit.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulogne | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |