Car Hire Boulogne Sur Mer

The northern French city of Boulogne sur Mer is a port city on the English channel with the 45,000 people. Already in the Roman Empire, the town served as a port to connect to the provinces in Britain. Today, the city has the largest fishing port in France.

The Seaquarium Nausicaa is very close to the port. In the 19th century on the ruins of the medieval Cathedral built Basilica of Notre Dame in the Centre of Boulogne sur Mer is the largest among the many interesting churches and buildings in the city. The round Chateua Comtal from the 13th century is worth a visit. The oldest building in Boulogne sur Mer is le Beffroi, a bell-tower which was declared by UNESCO a world heritage site.

Located close to the harbour is the also the beach where various water sports can be practiced, and which is surrounded by a promenade on the many small shops, restaurants and cafes have opened in the summer. Boulogne sur Mer located transport very conveniently, just two hours from Paris or Brussels and only three hours drive from London and Amsterdam.

The TGV also stops in the city. Who wants to integrate a city trip in his holiday at the sea, on the Boulogne is Mer destination sur. With your rental car and quickly come to your goal. The town organized each year for locals and visitors a wide cultural programme, with theatrical performances, concerts and readings, so that also cultural fans their money's worth.