The longest walk we had on Sunday and walking along river Liane towards the port we happened to be suporters for local rowing competition
The ferry terminal is now disused and looks like an abandoned cosmodrome
The port authority building matches the cosmic theme
Luckily the entrance to the port is purely marine romantic
One of the main attractions of Boulogne-sur-Mer is Nausicaa - National Sea Experience Centre
We would go there in case of bad weather, but thanks to large windows we could spot some seals even from the pavement, still enjoying sunny day.
The main beach is sandy and is very wide, even at high sea level, and extends far with low tide.
I'm sure during the season it is packed with people, but at this time of the year it was a kingdom of iceboats (on sand - sandboats?)
The upper town is worth visiting not only because of the oldest buildings in Boulogne, but also it offers plenty of places to eat as well as round walk along the city wall. The Notre Dame cathedral is somehow disapointing, as it is really hard to be seen as whole, and especially on the front there is only a narrow street, rather than a decent square.
As a place of long and rich history, there are many monuments
The Column of the Grande Armée overlooks the city
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