What you need to know...

Situated between the Ville Haute’s medieval ramparts and the seashore, Hotel Metropole invites you to enjoy the privilege of a spectacular setting right in the heart of Boulogne-sur-Mer and its pedestrian friendly streets. The hotel’s lovely garden makes it hard to believe that you’re in the city centre and this hotel is the perfect point of departure for shopping and visiting. There are some great cafes almost opposite the hotel serving the local delicacy of moules and a great little cheese shop just two doors away. ‘Nausicaa’, France's National Sea Centre in Boulogne, is a great sea-world attraction with giant aquariums and many fun activities for the kids, and is only a few minutes away from the hotel. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. It has a garage just tucked away behind the theatre and is very secure (reservation is needed) – and vital as parking in Boulogne can be a problem.

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