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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Montreuil	Écuires at 1.5 km (3 min)
Insee code	62588	La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil at 2.2 km (3 min)
Postcode	62170	Campigneulles-les-Petites at 3.4 km (4 min)
Latitude	50.4681600	Beaumerie-Saint-Martin at 3.5 km (5 min)
Longitude	1.7682690	La Calotterie at 3.8 km (5 min)
Altitude	From 2 to 43 meters	Neuville-sous-Montreuil at 4.1 km (5 min)
Surface	2.85 km²	Sorrus at 4.2 km (6 min)
Population	2316 inhabitants	Campigneulles-les-Grandes at 5.7 km (7 min)
Density	895 inhabitants/km²	Wailly-Beaucamp at 6.2 km (7 min)
National labels		Attin at 6.4 km (7 min)
Chief town	Arras (at 85 km, 75 min)	Brimeux at 6.5 km (9 min)
Department	Pas-de-Calais	Estréelles at 7.2 km (8 min)
Region	Nord-Pas-de-Calais	Search another town

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Overlooking the valley Canche Montreuil-sur-Mer offers expansive vistas of eyes on the hills of Ponthieu and horizons of the Opal Coast. This privileged geographical position, the city has inherited his vocation as a stronghold.

SIGHTSEEING

Dominated by the castle and surrounded by 3 km of ramparts, the town was rightfully called the "North of Carcassonne. Her beautiful dress stone surrounds churches, chapels, mansions, picturesque streets ... Civil, religious or military, the Middle Ages to today, its monuments tell you the colorful history of Montreuil-sur-Mer.

Detailed information
Information points	Tourist Office of Montreuil
Leisure centres	Museum of Art and History Roger Rodière
Monuments	Church Saint-Saulve
Performance halls	Municipal Theatre of Montreuil

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

It happens almost every week, there from April to October for a demonstration. Whether it's heritage days, exhibitions, concerts, conferences or sporting events, you will be charmed by the friendliness and atmosphere that will prevail.

You'll also be surprised at the originality and the influx of major events that punctuate the summer.

From September to June, find the theater Montreuil-on-Sea or elsewhere in the Montreuillois cultural season. This unique event offers games of small forms of live entertainment.

Sound and Light "Les Miserables": late July-early August. In 1837, Victor Hugo undertook a trip to Belgium and northern France. On the way back to Paris, he traveled the Opal Coast and stops Montreuil-sur-Wed September 4, 1837. A few years later, in this city which he places most of the first part of the novel "Les Miserables". To honor him, over 400 volunteers each summer since 1996 a sound and light show. History and overlapping dreams, reality and fiction mingle in mysterious citadel ... Booking to +33 3 21 06 72 45.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Crossed by the famous National Highway 1 and cut by valleys of Canche of Race and Authie the Montreuillois smoothly recites a variety of landscapes that invite walking and outdoor recreation. In these landscapes, emerging many picturesque villages, well-flowered and often preserved architecture. With family or friends, head of the twenty common Montreuillois where you expect a rich history, heritage and identity of good places to warm.

From the ramparts of Montreuil-sur-Mer, take the time to ascend the Valley Course is arguably one of the prettiest in the Pas-de-Calais. Paradise for trout fishermen, country Cressonnières and ponds, the race winds through meadows and passes through many picturesque villages loving flowers. The reputation and charm of this valley are also from his heritage: castles or manor houses, churches, mills, houses or farms in low mud? Also enjoy entertainment in the valley.

Every Friday in July and August, "farmers markets nocturnal" offer many authentic products from the soil, or "the weekend of August 15" in which homes and churches are lit for your enjoyment.

Conquer the Montreuillois thousand and one ways. On foot with backpack, on marked routes or riding time great rides, explore the Montreuillois thoroughly. You prefer the bike? Take then secure one of the 4 loops Cycling tastefully furnished. Furthermore, information signs and directional topo-guide and quiet roads make comfortable your progress. Thrill seekers, race down mountain bike routes more sports (sheets available on request at the Tourist Office on +33 3 21 90 54 00).

www.tourisme-montreuillois.com	Tourist Office Montreuil-sur-Mer and its Valleys
www.lesmiserables-montreuil.com	Sound and Light Les Miserables

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