Group Tour
Stay Man and the Sea
48 hours to enjoy a break in “Le Boulonnais Côte d’Opale”
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Day 1 Boulogne-sur-Mer: Nausicaa and the Old town
In the morning - Visit of Nausicaá
Listed by UNESCO as one of the biggest European sites of for learning and protection of the Sea life, get onboard for half a day in the heart of the Blue Planet : Three immersive and fun journeys “ In the eyes of the climate” and the 400 m2 immersive room, “Journey on the High seas“ and "Mankind and shores”.
Lunch : Three courses lunch ( including a drink and coffee) in one of our partner restaurants.
Afternoon :
Guided tour of the Old town and the crypt (2h30)
Leaded by a licensed lecturer guide of the tourist office discover 2000 years of History along the picturesque streets of the fortified old town : The city wall, the medieval castle, the belfry, the cathedral and the awesome crypt, … (the crypt is closed on Monday)
Evening :
Check in at Evancy holiday residence
Diner in a restaurant (appetiser, stater, main course and dessert – drinks included)
Day 2 Boulogne-sur-Mer & Wimereux
Morning : Visit of the port of Boulogne by coach
The history of the city has always been linked to fishing, Boulogne is still today the 1st fishing port in France. During this visit, discover the many port activities: fishing, trade, seafood processing and yachting.
Lunch : Three courses lunch ( including a drink and coffee) in one of our partner restaurants
Afternoon :
Wimereux, walking tour of the seaside resort and it’s villas (1h30)
A unique visit, in the heart of the seaside town of Wimereux and its wonderful villas. Discover the architectural and historical aspects of these villas.
L’Homme & la Mer Jour 2 (suite)
Welcome to Nausicaá, the largest aquarium in Europe
A member of the crew welcomes you on arrival to take you to the «Calypso» room for lunch in a reserved area.
Guided tour of Nausicaá
You will then be guided through an optimized tour: At the heart of the exhibition «Shores and Men», meet 36,000 marine, terrestrial and freshwater animals, discover the medical training of sea lions and embark for a «Voyage en Haute Mer», an unforgettable experience to discover spectacular species such as the manta ray, grey sharks, schools of sparkling fish...
Return to the hotel before dinner
Day 3 The Grand Site of the Two Caps
Guided tour of the Site des Deux Caps, Gris Nez and Blanc Nez
23 km between Boulogne and Calais, classified «Grand Site de France», a preserved coast but also built heritage: fort, seaside architecture, picturesque fishing villages, vestiges of the Atlantic Wall and the CROSS-FranceGris Nez, surveillance and rescue center of the Pas-de-Calais strait, the busiest in the world!
Lunch in Calais
Back to Boulogne-sur-Mer
Free time to stroll through the fortified city: the ramparts, the Notre Dame de Boulogne cathedral, the castle, the town hall, the belfry and the pedestrian streets…
Other option: guided tour of the fortified city
End of program
Or dinner and night in Boulogne if you opt for the formula
4 days/3 nights
Jour 4 La Baie de Somme
Visit of the Marquenterre Ornithological Park
Accompanied by a nature guide, you will discover the fascinating world of migratory birds in an exceptional environment, in the heart of 3,000 ha of the Somme Bay Nature Reserve.
Other option: The Maison de la baie de Somme
Free visit of the Maison de la baie de Somme and the Maison de l'Oiseau, which features more than 300 species of birds in their natural environment.
Meet at the station of Noyelles-sur-Mer
Board a 1920 wooden restaurant car for lunch on board the train, in the setting of the Somme Bay. Departure of the train after lunch for a trip to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, free time to explore the charming city of Saint-Valery. (attention, lunch on the train is subject to certain conditions, thank you for specifying them at the reservation)
End of program
Or return to Boulogne for dinner and overnight if you opt for the 5 days/4 nights package
Jour 5 Le Touquet
The seaside architecture of Le Touquet Paris-Plage
Neo-classical, art deco, neo-medieval or Anglo-Norman style… since the station’s creation, the architects have redoubled their imagination. Discover the sumptuous villas and remarkable monuments of the city during a tour aboard your coach.
Other option: guided tour by tourist train
Lunch
Free time
For a walk on the seafront or to stroll through the shopping streets and always lively resort.
End of the program...
About your accommodation
The hotel residence EVANCY La Marina, located opposite the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, offers apartments for 2, 4 or 6 people. The apartments have a kitchen area but no restaurant.
This is why the Boulonnais - Côte d'Opale Tourist Office and Evancy are partners with the restaurant of the Casino Golden Palace: “Mon Cousin Belge” to allow the group to enjoy a dinner by the residence.
• 108 apartments from 22 to 50m2 / balcony or terrace in most accommodation
• Easy and free coach parking / underground car park
• Breakfast box to be picked up at reception
• Relaxation area in the hall (table football)
• Meeting room on site
• Restaurants within walking distance
• We like: the geographical location between the marina, fishing port and town centre, the view on the marina and the fortified town.
Rates 2023 : 2 days / 1 night - From €177 / person (on a 35 people basis)
This stay includes: tickets and visits in the program, lunches mentioned (drinks included), night at the EVANCY La Marina residence and breakfast (based on apartments for 4 people); application fee.
Does not include: transport, individual insurance, supplements (guided tours on a Sunday or public holiday or in foreign languages), personal expenses.
For more information
Contact our client service : commercial@nausicaa.fr or (+33) 03 21 30 99 89