Boulogne-sur-Mer

　　Boulogne-sur-Mer is a port city on the coast of the English Channel in the Pas-de-Calais department of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. It is the sub-prefecture of the Pas-de-Calais department, the second-largest city in the department, the 59th largest city in France, and the country’s largest fishing port.

　　The 12th-century belfry of Boulogne-sur-Mer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the oldest building in the upper town and now houses a museum featuring Celtic relics from the Roman occupation period. The medieval castle dating back to Roman times boasts an extensive collection of Egyptian artworks. The Notre-Dame Cathedral features a dome over 100 meters high and France’s largest crypt. Other attractions worth visiting include the Nausicaä Centre National de la Mer, opened in 1991, the Gothic-style St. Nicholas Church, the statue of Napoleon I, and the cemetery.

　　In addition, you can stroll through traditional markets, admire the towering town hall, enjoy cuisine at numerous restaurants and cafés, and engage in sports and leisure activities at the port and beaches.

　　Boulogne-sur-Mer Must-visit reason: The second-largest city in France’s Pas-de-Calais department Continent: Europe Country/Region: France Province/State: Hauts-de-France Region City: Boulogne-sur-Mer