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Boulogne attractions
Boulogne attractions
The Old Town (or Upper town) The walled old town contains the Castle, Cathederal, Belfry and Town Hall surrounded by many interesting narrow streets, shops, and cafes. It is located about 1/2 mile up the hill, east of the harbour, and contains:
The Cathedral - In the crypt of which, you can still see the stone cannon balls employed by Henry VIII when he besieged and captured Boulogne at one stage.
The Walls - Vast ramparts built at the beginning of the 13th century on the foundations off the Gallo-Roman walls, with four gateways, surround this part of town. From the walkways there is an amazing view of the old port and the main town.
The Castle - In a corner is the 13th century Château, with its moats filled with water and waterlillies, modified in the 16th and 18th centuries. The Castle houses a museum with the most important exhibition of masks from Alaska in the world, the second largest collection of Greek ceramics in France, collections of Roman and medieval sculptures, an Egyptian collection.
The New Town (or Lower Town) The modern Boulonge at the riverside and sea-front, which contains:
Nausicaa - A massive aquarium and centre of all things to do with marine life and conservation. Contains a particularly good fish restaurant.
The Market - Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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