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Southwest of Calais on the coast of the Strait of Dover or Pas de Calais, depending on which side of water you are on. The largest fishing port in France and the home of smoked herrings. The city is home to several historic building including the Basilique Notre-Dame which dominates the skyline. Boulogne-sur-Mer is the busiest fishing port in France. However, its pride goes way beyond this enviable premier position. Thanks to a colourful history, Boulogne-sur-Mer has many monuments and buildings which remind the visitor that it is also a 'City of Art and History', as its label suggests. The picturesque cobblestone Place Dalton overlooks the Saint-Nicolas church, whose existence was first referred to in 1208. The beautiful 1734 town hall is not far – and definitely worth a visit! So is the neo-classical Hôtel Désandrouin which is also know as the Palais Impérial, due to several visits by Napoleon. Boulogne-sur-Mer also features a 13th-century castle with remarkably preserved ramparts, which were themselves built on the ruins of ancient Roman walls. This fortified site is probably the best preserved medieval fortification in northern France. Boulogne-sur-Mer's belfry is also a familiar sight for people who know the city, including Britons who have just got off the ferry. Those who have already stopped in Boulogne-sur-Mer keep coming back, as they know it is an absolutely gorgeous city.