Visit Nausicaá: 10 hotels for spending a weekend in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Hôtel Opal’Inn : just opposite Nausicaá and less than a 15-minute walk from the town centre, this hotel proposes family rooms and welcomes you 24 hours a day for your weekend in Boulogne-sur-Mer.

Hôtel Ibis Style : this hotel has 50 rooms with free WiFi. It is situated facing the old town's ramparts and with its co-working space, the hotel also welcomes professionals. It is right in the town centre and has a secure car park.

Hôtel Le Métropole : right in the town centre, this establishment proposes double rooms and suites close to everything, whether you want to visit the old town or take a walk to the beach just 10 minutes away.

An apartment with a seaview, just a few metres from the beach is ideal for making the most of your weekend in Boulogne-sur-Mer, in Pas-de-Calais. This type of accommodation will also allow you to visit the biggest aquarium in Europe, Nausicaá, with your family. It proposes all the equipment you'll need to make yourself at home (WiFi, bathroom…) right on the Opal Coast:

Evancy holiday apartments : this new residence is opposite the casino and close to the marina in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The studios and apartments all have views of the harbour and the historic town centre.

Evancy apartments and villas : half-way between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, this park welcomes you in its villas and apartments with every comfort in Équihen-Plage. All the accommodation is fully equipped and has an agreeable outdoor space. You will also be able to dispose of baby equipment on request.

If you want to make an exceptional stay of this weekend, you can choose to stay in hotels recognised for the quality of their services. We have selected three hotels for you, proposing lovely rooms and delicious cuisine:

Hôtel La Matelote : situated just opposite Nausicaá, this family establishment proposes its 4-star rooms, and places a swimming pool at your disposal as well as a relaxation space allowing you to make the most of your weekend. When you stay in this hotel, you'll also be able to enjoy the gourmet cooking in its Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant.

Hôtel Villa des 2 Caps : this 3-star hotel situated in the seaside resort of Wimereux focuses on conviviality and comfort, with authentic rooms and cuisine consisting of local fare, placing the accent on seafood.

Hôtel Holiday Inn : in the heart of the Opal Coast, in Coquelles, this hotel gives you access to a fitness centre with a broad range of equipment. There is a free car park at your disposal.

Staying in a gîte or a guest room after your visit to the Nausicaá aquarium is a good way to make the most of your weekend in Boulogne-sur-Mer and the charms of the surrounding countryside. Here are two establishments that are comfortable, attractively priced and close to nature:

Chez Alex Factory : just ten minutes or so from the great Nausicaá aquarium and less than 30 minutes from Calais, this guest room can welcome a family with 2 adults and 1 child. Fixed menu meals also proposed to enjoy their famous shepherds' and fishermen's soups.

Le Canville : this renovated former farmhouse welcomes your family in privileged surroundings with several hectares of land and a heated indoor swimming pool. You will be independent there, as the apartments are fully equipped.