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Invigorating sea air, comfort, peace and relaxation, a friendly, family atmosphere: the Bouteille A la Mer vacation rental is an ideal starting point for exploring the Opal Coast, its vast beaches, and its hinterland rich in history. Lille, Bruges, Brussels, Canterbury, and London are all nearby. 

To help you prepare for your stay, we offer a list of activities, places to visit and various services in the vicinity of the Bouteille A la Mer house in the form of short, updated articles. 

Do not hesitate to contact us by sending a message, for any questions, comments or suggestions, we respond within the day.

If this page helps you discover this place on the Opal Coast, let us know! 

Stephanie & Pascal

The Jannin sausage factory in Fort Philippe near the rental house

Smokehouses, places where fish are smoked, were an integral part of the landscape when Gravelines - Grand-Fort-Philippe was a fishing port. In the 19th century, the main activity of the towns was fishing. Today, only one traditional smokehouse remains in operation: the Jannin smokehouse. In this artisanal smokehouse, the

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The docks of the port of Dunkirk

Embark on the Texel for an extraordinary cruise through the docks of France's third largest port. This informative and friendly tour is perfect for families; the tour illustrates the functioning of a large industrial and commercial port, the work that is carried out there, and the activities that can be developed there. The port tour in

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50km from the house, Nausicaa de Boulogne sur mer

Nausicaá, the National Sea Centre, located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, along the beach, is the largest European centre dedicated to knowledge and awareness of the marine world: 36,000 marine animals, 50 aquariums and terrariums, 5,000 m2 of exhibitions to surprise you with the immensity of marine life.

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Discoveries and hikes

This article aims to present the hikes in an area close to the house and delimited as indicated by the following map: Hiking routes are proposed in the neighboring communes of Grand-Fort-Philippe: Gravelines, Oye-Plage to the West, Saint-Georges-sur l'Aa and Bourbourg to the South, and Craywick and Loon-Plage to the East.

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Near the house, discover the Pays de Frandre for a day

Made up of 11 tourist offices stretching from North to South, from Lille to Dunkirk and from East to West from Ypres (B) to Saint-Omer, the Pays de Flandre are crossed by the A25 motorway and are easily accessible by car, bus and train. From "Learn More" Find all the tourist and cultural information

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The Dunes of Flanders from Dunkirk to La Panne

The Flanders Opal Coast is a diverse territory, with Dunkirk, Gravelines, and the Dunes of Flanders boasting 700 hectares of unspoiled surroundings. The territory is a vast garden suspended between sky and sea, bordered by nearly 20 kilometers of fine sand. Home Also visit the website: http://www.dunkerque-tourisme.fr/ Access the webcams from the website

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