This is a little gem of a place, even in the rain. Some amazing architectural buildings surrounding the old town walls, you can imagine times gone by here. Once you walk around the little gardens and enter the ramparts arches, there are plenty of small cafes and restaurants with gorgeous smells, a little sweet shop tucked away. Most definitely, you need to visit here and enjoy the sights and taste the food and don't forget the art murals that are...
Read moreThe name of the district says it all: Ville Fortifiée! Between 1227 and 1231, Philips Hurepel, son of the French king Philps II August and Count of Boulogne, had the Haute Ville walled, which can therefore only be entered through one of the four robust gates. The city walls follow the perimeter of the former Roman Castrum Bononia, and are the best preserved medieval walls in Northern...
Read moreIt's a pleasant little walk around and in one corner there is a little kids play area which is nice. More for under 8's but nice enough. Much wider than I expected so plenty of room to roam without fear of heights. Views are the only bit to let it down as Boulogne isn't as pretty as...
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