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Wimille
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This small town north of Boulogne is home to the Column of the Grande Armée, a monument standing around fifty metres tall, built in the early 19th century.
Overview of Wimille
This small town north of Boulogne is where the Column of the Grande Armée was built in the early 19th century—a monument standing around fifty metres tall.
Key details
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 4,159 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 22.24 km².
- Altitude: from 2 to 109 m.
- Website: http://www.mairie-wimille.fr
History of Wimille
What to see and do in Wimille
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Wimille
The town 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, with a peak in autumn and winter. Late May to mid-September is the best time to visit.