Local restaurants
The restaurants below have been enjoyed by us and by some of our customers but we would always like to hear your recommendations - for the benefit of others. Remember many restaurants are closed on Sunday evenings and all day Mondays, although the latter is becoming more flexible now. |
ARDRES
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Le Cosy Coza,
79 rue des Lombards, Ardres (opposite the Mairie)
A simple bar but with excellent food and highly recommended. In the summer they have an outdoor area. Run by the Desmulie family, previous owners of La Bonne Auberge. | Tel: +33 361 13 72 79 |
Aux Marronniers,
18 Route Nationale 43
Sited next to the Auchan supermarket on the main road to St. Omer, this resto has good honest food. A jovial bustling atmosphere. | Tel: +33 321 35 41 41 |
L’Ampelia,
28 rue des Lombards
This used to be called L’Authentique. A friendly wine bar environment with an outdoor seating area. | Tel : +33 3 21 35 49 93 |
 O’Tavernier,
40 rue Saint-André
Busy bustling brasserie where it's also possible to sit on their glass terrace overlooking the Mairie. Salads, steak frites, pizzas etc. | Tel: +33 321 82 43 72 |
Chez Fanny,
45 Esplanade du Maréchal-Leclerc
A good bar/brasserie serving inexpensive 2 course menus. It's possible to eat outside in summer. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. | Tel: +33 321 35 41 23 |
La Frégate,Les Lacs d’Ardres
This lakeside restaurant is different and fun. Simple, honest food where you can sit inside or out. Especially good for meat that they grill on an open fire. Closed Tuesday. | Tel: +33 321 34 91 05 |
BOULOGNE SUR MER
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La Ferme Gourmande,
44 Rue de Lille
On the main cobbled passage of the main town, this restaurant is open on Mondays - and until late in the afternoon. Good, honest and inexpensive. | Tel: +33 321 80 24 54
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Hôtel La Matelote
80 boulevard Sainte Beuve
The Michelin rated restaurant of Boulogne - a great experience. | Tel: +33 321 30 17 97
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Restaurant de la Plage,
124 boulevard Sainte Beuve
Opposite Nausicaa, excellent quality restaurant specialising in fish.
Very good cuisine with a warm atmosphere and welcome. | Tel: +33 321 99 90 90
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Le Chatillon,
6 rue Charles Telier
This is where the fishermen go at 4am when they finish their work! Bustling efficient brasserie serving the best fish and sea food. Accepts diners until 3.30pm. Closed evenings. | Tel: +33 321 31 43 95
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Les Terrasses de l'Enclos,
6 Rue de Pressy
In the Old Town, well positioned characterful restaurant and chambre d'hôtes in a fine townhouse. | Tel: +33 391 90 05 90
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CALAIS
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Aquar'aile,
255 rue Jean Moulin
Perched on top of flats, this restaurant looks out to sea and overlooks the entrance to Calais harbour. | Tel: +33 321 34 00 00
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Au Côte d'Argent,
1 digue Gaston Berthe
Customers send us great reports of this revitalised restaurant. Good food overlooking the beach in Calais. | Tel: +33 321 34 68 07
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Oh! Mouettes,
10 rue Jean Pierre Avron
Excellent food, well-priced menus. Reputed for fish! On the harbour. Closed Mondays and Wednesdays. | Tel: +33 321 34 67 59
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La Buissonnière,,
10 rue Neuve
Some good reports coming in about this new restaurant that is always crowded with locals. | Tel: +33 321 96 22 32
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Le Channel,
3 boulevard Résistance
Fantastic wine list, excellent food, warm welcome. Probably Calais' best and most famous restaurant. Menus start at 22€. Original cuisine. | Tel: +33 321 34 42 30
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LE TOUQUET
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Restaurant Pérard,
67 Rue Metz
The nationally famous fish emporium – restaurant and shop. Always busy. | Tel: +33 321 05 13 33 |
SAINT-OMER
This town has become a mecca for people seeking good dining experiences.
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Au Bistronome,
17 Place Pierre Bonhomme
Innovative cuisine using all local products. | Tel: +33 361 51 26 00
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Le Colegram restaurant du Palais de la Cathédrale,
12 rue Henri Dupuis
An exciting new addition to the scene in St Omer. Small selection, fresh and tasty. Rave reviews. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. | Tel : +33 321 88 52 09 |
Bacove,
8 rue Caventou
Probably the best restaurant in town offering excellent food and presentation. Amazing presentation and flavours. Closed Mondays. | Tel: +33 321 98 20 52
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De Drie Kalders / Les Trois Caves,
Typical local Flemish food – beef in beer, potjevleesch et al, with a good selection of local beers. Fun. | Tel: +33 321 39 72 52
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L’Histoire de…,
1 rue Henri Dupuis
A revelation. The ultimate in fresh, well prepared food at 24.50€ for three courses. A two person team - Madame is helpful and charming. Permanently changing menus. Closed Wednesdays.
| Tel: +33 321 98 14 38
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WIMEREUX
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Restaurant L’Aloze,
Hôtel L'Atlantic, Digue de Mer
Refocussing now on one quality of restaurant overlooking the sea. Excellent. innovative cuisine. Always busy. | Tel: +33 321 32 41 01
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Restaurant L'Epicure,
1 rue Gare
Well reputed, and used a lot by the locals. | Tel: +33 321 83 21 83
Hôtel Le Spéranza,
43 Rue du Général de Gaulle
Very close to the Hôtel Atlantic along the sea front, good honest food. Especially busy during summer. | Tel: +33 321 32 46 09
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Hôde Wimereux (previously Hôtel du Centre),
78 rue Carnot
Bustling brasserie offering good quality and value. | Tel: +33 321 32 41 08
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Restaurant La Vie est Belle,
44 Rue Carnot
Those of you who recall Jean-François Laurent at the Michelin starred La Brocante in Wimille, may be pleased to know that he has opened this fun restaurant on Wimereux’s main street. Great food! Closed Mondays. | Tel: +33 321 83 19 31
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WISSANT
| Hôtel de la Plage,
1 rue Edouard Houssin
The hôtel’s jaded appearance begs questions, but the restaurant was perfectly good, without necessarily being "great"; in our experience, it was better than any of the other restaurants or hotels in the village centre. | Tel: +33 321 35 91 87
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Chambres d'Hôtes & Hôtels
| Au Petit Tambour d'Autingues,
288 rue de Louches, Autingues
| Mme. Saint-Just
On a farm, 5 minutes away from the centre of Ardres. | Tel: 33 321 36 25 38
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Hôtel Château des Tourelles,
route Marquise, Le Wast
Excellent quality food and simple rooms, this is one of the best value establishments of the area. Mention Boursot and you should get a special bonus! | Tel: +33 321 33 34 78
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La Ferme du Vert,
Wierre Effroy
A tranquil spot for relaxation, with its own restaurant. | Tel: +33 321 87 67 00
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Hôtel Château Tilques,
12 rue Château, Tilques
4* château hotel 5 minutes north of Saint-Omer. | Tel: +33 321 88 99 99
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Hôtel Ibis,2-4 rue Henri Dupuis,
Saint-Omer
Make sure you do not get a room on the cobbled street side of the hôtel | Tel: +33 321 93 11 11
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Hôtel Le Bretagne,
2 place du Vainquai, Saint-Omer
Customers have said one needs to go for a "superior" room. | Tel: +33 321 38 25 78
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Hostellerie Saint-Louis,
47 Rue de l’église, Bollezeele
Reports of excellent welcome and quality of food. | Tel: +33 03 28 68 81 83
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L'Enclos de l'Evêché,
6 Rue de Pressy, Boulogne
M. et Mme. Humez
Very attractive townhouse with a few bedrooms and a restaurant. | Tel: +33 391 90 05 90
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Hôtel Ibis,
62 rue Porte Neuve, Boulogne
The closer (and, reportedly, the better) of Boulogne's two Ibis hôtels to the old town. | Tel: +33 321 31 21 01
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Hôtel Ibis,
11 boulevard Diderot, Boulogne
Well, Ibis is Ibis, anywhere in France! | Tel: +33 321 30 12 40
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Hôtel La Matelote,
70 bd Sainte Beuve, Boulogne
Expected to reopen shortly after a fire. It will be interesting to see how the hotel has been refreshed. Indoor swimming pool and spa. The restaurant is without question: fine dining. Michelin starred. Ask for the Boursot deal. | Tel: +33 321 30 33 33
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Hôtel Saint-Jean,
1 rue Georges Romain, Wimereux
This hotel is very good and always has a friendly welcome. Rooms are comfortable and offer good value. Only a couple of minutes’ walk from the beach and the main street of Wimereux. | Tel : +33 321 83 57 40
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Hôtel de Wimereux (previously Hotel du Centre),
78 rue Carnot
On the main street of Wimereux, a fine historic building offering a revitalised quality and service.td> | Tel: +33 321 32 41 08
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Hôtel L'Atlantic,
rue Notre Dame, Digue de Mer, Wimereux
Without doubt, the best hotel on this part of the coast. Not cheap but excellent. All rooms look out on the sea. The restaurant is worth a detour. | Tel: +33 321 32 41 01
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Hotel Le Spéranza,
43 Rue du Général de Gaulle, Wimereux
Good value hotel just behind the seafront in Wimereux, 50 yards from the Atlantic. Good food too. | Tel: +33 321 32 46 09
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Hôtel Westminster,
5 avenue du Verger, Le Touquet
British style luxury. We’re told it’s good but expensive. Tel: +33 321 05 48 48
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Golf Clubs
| Golf de l'Aa Saint-Omer,
Acquin-Westbecourt | Tel: +33 321 38 59 90
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Golf des Dunes,
avenue Edouard VII, Hardelot Plage | Tel: +33 321 91 90 90
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Golf des Pins,
3 avenue Golf, Hardelot Plage | Tel: +33 321 83 73 10
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Golf de Ruminghem,
1336 rue Saint Antoine | Tel: +33 321 00 94 23
Golf du Bois de Ruminghem,
1613 rue Saint Antoine | Tel: +33 321 85 30 33
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Golf du Touquet,
avenue Golf, LeTouquet | Tel: +33 321 06 28 00
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Golf de Wimereux,
av François Mitterrand, Wimereux | Tel: +33 321 32 43 20
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Places of Interest
| Office de Tourisme,
Ardres (For local attractions) | Tel: +33 321 35 28 51
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Saint-Joseph Village,
5 km from Ardres A recreation of times gone by | Tel: +33 321 35 64 05
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Blockhaus,
Eperlecques (WW2 museum) | Tel: +33 321 88 44 22
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La Coupole,
Saint-Omer (WW2 and rocket science museum) | Tel: +33 321 12 27 27
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Nausicaa, boulevard Saint Beuve,
Boulogne (Aquarium) | Tel: +33 321 30 99 99
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Cité Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode,
Calais
You may have thought that lace was boring, but this museum dedicated to Calais’ main industry will open your eyes. | Tel: +33 321 00 42 30
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