Boulogne-sur-Mer is a historic Channel port on France's Cote d'Opale, at the mouth of the Liane in the Pas-de-Calais. More about Boulogne-sur-Mer →
No ships are scheduled in Boulogne-sur-Mer yet
New calls appear here as cruise lines publish them.
6.5 km · ~16 min by car
From the Basilica of Notre-Dame in the walled Haute-Ville to the commercial port on Quai de l'Europe: about 6.5 km, typically 16 minutes by road via Boulevard Sarraz Bournet.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Road times are typical for a weekday morning and vary with traffic. No official taxi tariff was found; shore transport is normally arranged through the ship.
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There is no confirmed cruise terminal. The commercial port on Quai de l'Europe, on the Le Portel side of the harbour, handles cargo and ship repair; where cruise passengers come ashore has not been confirmed, so check with your ship.
Prices are in euros, and service is included in French menu prices. Casual lunch is a set lunch menu or formule; restaurant dinner is the price of a main course.
Seafront brasseries opposite Nausicaa, such as L'Escale and Le Thalassa, serving moules, fish and set menus.
The main street of the walled old town near the Basilica, with restaurants such as Le Swan and La Poivriere.
The market square below the old town, with bistros such as Chez Jules and Le Bistrot du Vingt.
Boulogne-sur-Mer is a historic Channel port on France's Cote d'Opale, at the mouth of the Liane in the Pas-de-Calais. It is a major fishing port, with the Capecure seafood-processing quarter, a ferry link to Cork, bulk and agrifood cargo and ship repair.
Cruise calls are occasional. The walled Haute-Ville is crowned by the domed Basilica of Notre-Dame, and Nausicaa, the national sea centre, stands on the seafront. Popular outings include the walled hill town of Montreuil-sur-Mer, the resort of Le Touquet and the Opal Coast.