Editing Boulogne

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'''Boulogne sur mer''' is a city in [[France]] ('''Boulogne-sur-Mer''' is '''Bonen''' in Dutch) is one of the main cities of the Region [[Nord-Pas-de-Calais]]. It is located on the Channel. '''The population of the city was 44,859 in the 1999 census''', whereas that of the '''whole metropolitan area was 135,116 people'''. The name Boulogne was first recorded during the Roman Empire as ''Bononia'', a derivative of the Celtic word ''bona'' (meaning "foundation", "settlement", "citadel"). This derivation is also found in the name of the Italian city of [[Bologna]].
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Nowadays, '''there are about 50 Couchsurfers in this nice city of the Opale Coast'''. This page show you what to do around, some tips and the CS activity here.
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==<FONT COLOR="#242424">'''HISTORY OF BOULOGNE'''</FONT>==

Originally named ''Gesoriacum'' and probably also to be identified with Portus Itius, by the 4th century Boulogne was known to the Roman Empire as ''Bononia'' and '''served as the major port connecting the rest of the empire to Roman Britain.''' The emperor Claudius used this town as his base for the Roman conquest of Britain, in AD 43, and until 296 it was the base of the ''Classis Britannica''.<br/>

In the Middle Ages it was the centre of a Count of Boulogne. '''The area was fought over by the French and the English people'''. In 1550, The Peace of Boulogne ended the war of England with Scotland and France. France bought back Boulogne for 400,000 crowns. <br/>

In the 19th century the Notre-Dame de Boulogne was reconstructed by the priest Benoit Haffreingue after he received a call from God to reconstruct the town's ruined basilica. During the Napoleonic Wars, '''Napoleon amassed La Grande Armée in Boulogne to invade the United Kingdom in 1805'''. However, his plans were halted by other European matters and the supremacy of the Royal Navy.<br/>

Nowadays, '''Boulogne-sur-Mer is the most important fishing port in France'''. 7,000 inhabitants derive part or all of their livelihoods from fishing.

'''''More information about the History of Boulogne on the [[wikipedia:Boulogne Sur Mer]] !'''''

==<FONT COLOR="#242424">'''WHAT TO VISIT ?'''</FONT>==

Here is the list of some places to visit in Boulogne:

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[[Image:Beffroi Boulogne sur mer 62 architectural vue ensemble neo light.jpg|thumb|255px|center|The Belffry]]
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[[Image:IMGP3192.JPG|thumb|255px|center|The Old Town]]
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[[Image:Simulation basilique Boulogne sur Mer 62 Neo Light.jpg|thumb|255px|center|The Basilique]]
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[[Image:IMGP3168.JPG|thumb|250px|center|The Law Courts]]
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[[Image:Nausicaa.jpg|thumb|250px|center|Nausicaa]]
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[[Image:IMGP3188.JPG|thumb|150px|center|The Castle]]
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[[Image:Boulogne plage drollet.jpg|thumb|300px|center|The Beach]]
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[[Image:Location-vacances-nord-pas-calais-cote-opale.jpg|thumb|230px|center|The 2 Caps]]
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[[Image:Eglise st nicolas Boulogne sur mer 62 plan lumiere neolight.jpg|thumb|240px|center|Saint-Nicolas Church]]
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'''''More information about the places to visit in Boulogne on the [[wikivoyage:Boulogne Sur Mer]] or check the [http://www.tourisme-boulognesurmer.com/ Official Website of the Office of Tourism].'''''


==<FONT COLOR="#242424">'''TIPS'''</FONT>==
[[Image:Baraque à frites.jpg|thumb|300px|right|"Baraques à Frites": Nice tip to eat cheaper!]]
===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Free Internet/Wifi Access'''</FONT>===
Here is a list of some places in Boulogne and the area where the internet access is free:

* '''Maison de l'Emploi et de la Formation du Boulonnais''' - ''Adress: 4 allée Boieldieu - Boulogne ''
* '''CYBER-BASE AMBLETEUSE''' - ''Adress: 27 Rue Nationale - Ambleteuse''
* '''Centre socio-culturel Audrey Bartier''' - ''Adress: 42 rue du Baston - Wimereux''

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Nice Places to Eat'''</FONT>===
Here is a list of some nice places to eat in Boulogne:

* '''Chez Pierrot''' - ''Quai des Paquebots - Boulogne''

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Nightlife'''</FONT>===


==<FONT COLOR="#242424">'''TRANSPORTATIONS'''</FONT>==

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''How to get to Boulogne ?'''</FONT>===

* By Carpooling
You can find a driver or passenger to share the ride and cut on travel cost. In France carpooling is very popular and is called "covoiturage". <br />
Try [http://www.envoiture.fr/ Envoiture.fr] to get to Boulogne sur mer.

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Bus'''</FONT>===

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Bicycles'''</FONT>===

==<FONT COLOR="#242424">'''COUCHSURFERS'''</FONT>==
[[Image:Sans titre5.JPG|thumb|250px|right|a CS meeting in Boulogne]]

There are about 50 couchsurfers who live in Boulogne and the area. Feel free to contact them if you need some helps. You can also join the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=8528 CS Group of Boulogne].

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Meetings'''</FONT>===
There is sometimes some meetings organised in Boulogne and/or on the Opale Coast. Check [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cslille%40hotmail.com&gsessionid=fu4u0W__3cnjWrp_KuAX9g the CS Calendar of the area] to see what happen in the Region Nord-Pas-de-Calais if you want to join a CS event !

===<FONT COLOR="#CC0000">'''Coffee or a Drink'''</FONT>===
Here is a list of local Couchsurfers who could be ready to have a drink with you and show you the city:

[http://www.couchsurfing.com/profile.html?id=2G2VHA Céline], [http://www.couchsurfing.com/profile.html?id=1GNKJCK Gonzague], [http://www.couchsurfing.com/profile.html?id=TSG1K Christine]
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==<FONT COLOR="#242424">'''IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'''</FONT>==
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* '''Bay Watch''': 
Tel: 03 21 31 42 58

* '''Police Station:''' 
Tel : 03 21 99 48 48

* '''Health Urgency:''' 
SMUR - tél : 15<br/>
Pharmacie de service : Servigardes - tel:  0 825 74 20 30 (during the nights, call the Police Station)

* '''Hospital:''' 
'''Hôpital Duchenne''' - ''Allée Jacques Monod - tel: 0321993333''<br/>
'''Clinique Côte d'Opale''' - ''Route de Desvres - tel: 0321991111''

* '''Fireman Station:'''
Tel: 18 or 0321911659

* '''Embassy:'''
'''Consulat of Denmark'''<br/>
''Angle rue Montebello/Charcot - 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer <br/>
Tel : 03.21.83.33.56 - Fax : 03.21.83.15.49''<br/>
'''Consulat of Greece'''<br/>
''c/o SAGA TERMINAUX PORTUAIRES, quai de l'Europe - B.P.177 - 62203 Boulogne-sur-Mer <br/>
Tel : 03.21.99.01.10 - Fax : 03.21.30.65.31''<br/>
'''Consulat of Great Britain'''<br/>
''c/o Cabinet Barron "La Clarté" - 62200 Saint-Martin-Boulogne <br/>
Tel : 03.22.72.08.48 - Fax : 03.22.82.23.01''<br/>

* '''Emergency Doctor:'''
Urgences Médecins 24h/24 - tel : 03 21 71 22 44 or 03 21 71 33 33

==<FONT COLOR="#242424">'''LOCAL MEDIA MENTIONS'''</FONT>==
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==<FONT COLOR="#242424">'''IMPORTANT LINKS'''</FONT>==
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* '''[http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=8528 Local Group: Boulogne]'''
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* '''[http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=193 Regional Group: Nord-Pas-de-Calais]'''
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* '''Country CS Wiki Page: [[France]]'''
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* '''[http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Boulogne Boulogne on Wikivoyage]'''
* '''[http://hitchwiki.org/en/Boulogne Boulogne on Hitchwiki]'''
* '''[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulogne Boulogne on Wikipedia]'''

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