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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

30 minutes from home, England is at our doorstep by train...

Eurostar is often associated with the Paris-London rail link, but it's also worth noting that it's also possible to take a train from Calais to central London directly. Departures run daily from Calais-Fréthun and Calais-Ville stations. Timetables and reservations are available via the following link. Eurostar

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25km from the house, the Eperlecque blockhouse

The largest blockhouse in northern France, a witness to the dark period of 1939-1945. Open to the public since 1973, it was listed as a Historic Monument in 1985. A 1.5-hour tour to discover and learn about the history of the Eperlecques Blockhouse and the technology of the V2 & V1 secret weapons, in a wooded park. You will be impressed and interested.

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A match evening in the cauldron of BCM Gravelines Dunkerque

Sportica, located in Gravelines, Place du Polder - is the BCM Gravelines Dunkerque arena, built in 1986. In the space of 35 years, including 30 in pro A, BCM Gravelines Dunkerque has become one of the legendary clubs in French basketball. Thanks to its merger with the Grand-Fort-Philippe club, AS Huttes (formerly US Gravelines)

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30 minutes from the house, access the Channel Tunnel shuttle

Boarding the shuttle The tunnel connection between Calais and Folkestone called "Le Shuttle" allows you to reach England in about 35 minutes. You drive to Calais, load your car onto the train ("Shuttle"), and about half an hour later you are in Folkestone. All customs formalities are carried out in Calais (don't forget

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21km from the house, the Côte d'Opale Golf Course

Opal Coast Golf Course, originally called the Bois de Ruminghem Golf Course, is located in the heart of a triangle between Calais, Dunkirk, and Saint-Omer. Discover a 40-hectare course on the edge of the forest. Designed in 1992 by English architect Bill Baker (Golf de Brigode, l'Amirauté in Deauville, Le Manoir Golf du Touquet, etc.). The Bois de Ruminghem course

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Visit the Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant - CNPE EDF

Located on the seafront, near the towns of Calais and Dunkirk, the EDF Gravelines nuclear power plant (CNPE) operates with six 900mW reactors! It alone can supply electricity to the entire Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. During your visit, you will begin by watching a video conference

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