Guînes

Guînes

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownGuînesHames-Boucres at 2.6 km (4 min)
Insee code62397Campagne-lès-Guines at 4.3 km (5 min)
Postcode62340Saint-Tricat at 4.6 km (6 min)
Latitude50.8683410Andres at 4.8 km (6 min)
Longitude1.8704810Pihen-lès-Guînes at 5.9 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 166 metersCaffiers at 6.1 km (7 min)
Surface26.42 km²Landrethun-le-Nord at 6.6 km (7 min)
Population5302 inhabitantsBouquehault at 6.8 km (9 min)
Density200 inhabitants/km²Balinghem at 6.8 km (8 min)
Chief townArras (at 102 km, 67 min)Rodelinghem at 7.1 km (8 min)
DepartmentPas-de-CalaisCoulogne at 7.2 km (9 min)
RegionNord-Pas-de-CalaisSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Guînes is located 15 km from Calais.

It is a city of history. Indeed between Guînes Ardres and ran the famous first meeting between Francis and Henry 8th "The interview of the Field of Cloth of Gold".


SIGHTSEEING

The Clock Tower houses a local museum tells the story very original, interactive and fun. The three themes are the Vikings, the Field of Cloth of Gold and the building of the Clock Tower located on top of a motte historical monument.

You can also visit St. Joseph Village, a reconstructed village and in the years 1900-1950 with a school, a church, a mill. One part is devoted to agricultural machinery of yesteryear.

The museum Emile city, opened the first Sunday of each month from 15h to 18h.

At the heart of the forest, you will discover the Blanchard Column, for Guînes was the landing point in 1785 the first aerial voyage over the sea: it was she who welcomed Blanchard and Jeffries from Dover.

The adventure in the trees, multi-adventure based activities with zip line, mini-golf, walking on strap ...

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Guînes
MonumentsCastle of La Bien-Assise
Natural sitesForest of Guînes

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

May 1: Jumble-flea downtown with podium in the early evening.

Every Thursday in July and August and during the April holidays and All Saints Day: Thursday is walking: a simple formula: Start at 9.30 - the first part of the walk - restaurant - the second part of the ride - back to 16h30 / 17h. Objective: to discover new horizons every week!

The first Friday of August: Night walk: a journey punctuated by surprises along 10 km of storytellers, actors, musicians ... Enjoyable and guaranteed family!

The 2nd and 3rd weekend of October: The Field of Cloth Ripailles: Come relive the show another time a page in the history of France and Europe. François 1er and Henry 8th invite you to their table and tell you the Interview Field of Cloth of Gold!

PHOTOS
Clock Tower - Guînes
 
Trail Tadpoles - Marsh Guînes
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Tuesday 14 February
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Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Best Western Hôtel du Golf 'Le Lodge'
Acquin-Westbécourt
Subtile flavours, gastronomic delights and impeccable service... The restaurant Le Lodge offers you a cuisine that combines lightness, finesse and inventiveness to enthral both hearty...
Located 22 km from GuînesFrom 30 € to 60 € per person 
Au retour d islande  
9.2
Gravelines
Here is a gastronomic restaurant. Breathing the soil. Located opposite the. Channel Aa, returning from Iceland. Is known for its specialties. Seafood and fish menus. (grilled, soups...)....
Located 23 km from GuînesFrom 20 € to 55 € per person 
Terrasses de l'Enclos
Boulogne-sur-Mer
N the heart of the old town, the mansion “L'Enclos de l'Evêché”, residence full of character from the 19th century, located at the foot of the ramparts and the cathedral, offers a restaurant...
Located 24 km from GuînesFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Glycines    
9.1
  SPECIAL OFFER
Ferques
In an old farmhouse in 1850, at the entrance of the village you will be greeted by Marie-Dominique and Gerard. Their house is part of the opposite corner 'host' or you will have access...
Located 9 km from Guînes55 € the double room 
Entre caps et marais    
8.8
Alembon
Family Suite located on the first floor of an old ferme. Elle consists of 2 bedrooms and 2 to 3 people and a cot, a bathroom, a kitchenette, a toilet and a relaxation area repas. La...
Located 9.4 km from GuînesFrom 40 € to 50 € the double room 
La grand'Maison    
8.7
Escalles
The Grand'Maison is a beautiful farm with trees and flowers typical of the region, originally 1633, with its center in a loft old buildings 18 ° -19 ° S.   Located at the foot of the...
Located 11.4 km from GuînesFrom 60 € to 75 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Farm for 6 persons  
8.9
Ferques
House of character out of stone with closed garden of 1100 m². Tout comfort.
Located 8.3 km from Guînes400 € per week 
Le hameau
Ferques
Small nest soft in the middle of nature, near d' a park of leisure with lake, any comfort. Terrace suspended and large closed garden.
Located 8.6 km from GuînesFrom 240 € to 300 € per week 
Gite de charme
Rety
Beautiful cottage style cottage 15 minutes from wissant ey wimereux. Fields and woods, near Commerce. 6 bedroom, living room of 50 m ² - fireplace FDB. Lovely garden with outdoor patios....
Located 9.4 km from GuînesFrom 700 € to 850 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les epinettes  
Peuplingues
At the bottom of a small valley, surrounded by meadows, an ideal place for rest and relaxation. Thanks to its proximity (3 km) all activities related to the sea are possible. You can...
Located 9.6 km from Guînes10.90 € per day 

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HOTELS
Auberge Du Colombier     
8.5
Guînes
Hotel Auberge du Colombier welcomes you in a 19th-century mansion located in Guines. It features an outdoor swimming pool and is surrounded by a large park. The Auberge du Colombier...
Located in GuînesRoom from 55 €
La Forge    
7.6
Guînes
This bed and breakfast is located in the village of Guines, just a 20-minute drive from Calais and the Eurostar tunnel. It offers individually-decorated rooms and a shared kitchen....
Located in GuînesRoom from 50 €
Auberge du Mont de Fiennes    
7.3
Fiennes
Le Grand Air is located in Le Mont de Fiennes, 20 km south of Calais. It offers en-suite accommodation with free Wi-Fi and views of the Bois de Licques. Guests can enjoy traditional...
Located 4 km from GuînesRoom from 70 €

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