France – Criel-sur-Mer (En)

Criel-sur-Mer boasts Europe’s highest chalk cliffs (106 m at Mont Joli-Bois), along with historic architecture and natural sites. We went to see the cliffs, the small village, and the beautiful valley. Where to stay We stayed at Camping Le Mont Joli Bois (coordinates: 50.0257, 1.30834), a 10-minute walk from the cliffs in one direction and another 10 minutes from the […]

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France – Saint-Valery-sur-Somme (En)

We read that Saint-Valery-sur-Somme was one of the most beautiful towns in the Hauts-de-France region, so we headed there. It is a medieval port town notable for its ramparts and colourful fishermen’s quarter. William the Conqueror set sail from here with his fleet for England in 1066, and Joan of Arc was held prisoner here in 1431. The town is […]

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