Gargleblaster
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FWIW, i'd go to Bolougne in preference every time...
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100% support for this statement. Boulogne has no tidal restrictions or locks as a result although it can get a bit shallow in the outer harbour if you get out of the channel. It has an excellent supermarket within trolley distance [I have been told Glayva comes out of Boulogne with a wine list]. And a truly wonderful selection of restaurants. Sightseeing is good the old walled city is wonderful although the climb up can make you breathless. I prefer the crossing to Boulogne as you can get well west of the ferries before you turn south to cross the TSS. One word of warning forget eating out in Boulogne on a Sunday or Monday night everything is closed except the pizza and kebab places.
My one visit to Calais is remembered for having to wait to lock in and out rafting up against a boat that was a bit high sided and hard to climb over. Couldn't find a proper supermarket within walking distance. One of the few disappointing meals I've had in France but that was probably because I chose the wrong restaurant. The only good part was the boat I rafted up against was full of older German males and we wondered around Calais comparing bombing sites although we did avoid mentioning who was responsible for the war.
Another place I quite enjoy and affords a good crossing [but watch the sand bars] is Dunkerque. Depending which marina you choose close to town and good supermarkets and restaurants.
FWIW, i'd go to Bolougne in preference every time...
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100% support for this statement. Boulogne has no tidal restrictions or locks as a result although it can get a bit shallow in the outer harbour if you get out of the channel. It has an excellent supermarket within trolley distance [I have been told Glayva comes out of Boulogne with a wine list]. And a truly wonderful selection of restaurants. Sightseeing is good the old walled city is wonderful although the climb up can make you breathless. I prefer the crossing to Boulogne as you can get well west of the ferries before you turn south to cross the TSS. One word of warning forget eating out in Boulogne on a Sunday or Monday night everything is closed except the pizza and kebab places.
My one visit to Calais is remembered for having to wait to lock in and out rafting up against a boat that was a bit high sided and hard to climb over. Couldn't find a proper supermarket within walking distance. One of the few disappointing meals I've had in France but that was probably because I chose the wrong restaurant. The only good part was the boat I rafted up against was full of older German males and we wondered around Calais comparing bombing sites although we did avoid mentioning who was responsible for the war.
Another place I quite enjoy and affords a good crossing [but watch the sand bars] is Dunkerque. Depending which marina you choose close to town and good supermarkets and restaurants.
