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Wartime Dunkirk & Coastal France Discovery

9 - 12 Jul 27: A 4 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to France with Johnsons Coaches staying at Mercure Saint-Omer Centre Gare

Friday 9^th July 2027 – Monday 12^th July 2027

4 Days

From £859

Discover the fascinating history of France's northern coastline on this memorable short break. From the historic port city of Calais to the beaches of Dunkirk, follow the story of Operation Dynamo and the remarkable events of 1940. Explore museums, memorials and wartime landmarks while enjoying comfortable accommodation in charming Saint-Omer. You'll also experience the renowned Nausicaá National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer and enjoy a delicious lunch aboard the famous Princess Elizabeth, one of the vessels associated with the Dunkirk evacuation.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Guided tour of Calais including the Town Hall, Belfry and Lace Museum
Explore the Musée Dunkerque 1940 - Opération Dynamo
Three-course lunch aboard the historic Princess Elizabeth
Guided World War II tour of Dunkirk's evacuation sites and memorials
Visit the spectacular Nausicaá National Sea Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Day One: Arrival

We travel to Dover for our Irish Ferries crossing to Calais. On arrival, a local guide introduces the city during a three-hour tour, including the impressive Town Hall and Belfry and the Calais Lace and Fashion Museum. Later, we continue to Saint-Omer and check into the Mercure Saint-Omer Centre Gare for dinner, bed and breakfast.

Day Two

After breakfast, we visit Musée Dunkerque 1940 - Opération Dynamo, which tells the story of the 1940 evacuation. We then enjoy a three-course lunch aboard the restored Princess Elizabeth. This afternoon, a specialist guide leads a two-hour World War II tour of key Dunkirk sites, including the beaches, harbour, British Memorial and military cemetery.

Day Three

Today we visit Nausicaá in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Europe's largest aquarium and one of France's leading marine attractions. Explore its spectacular displays, where sharks, rays, sea lions and colourful tropical species are among the highlights. After time to discover the fascinating exhibits at your own pace, we return to Saint-Omer for the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day Four

Following breakfast, we leave Saint-Omer and travel to Calais for our return Irish Ferries crossing to Dover. Sit back and relax as we make our way home, bringing to a close this captivating journey through the history, heritage and coastal attractions of Northern France.

Mercure Saint-Omer Centre Gare

This 4-star hotel is located in the centre of Arras and is an excellent base for touring the area. Each of the 98 bedrooms is equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a modern bar with several cosy sections all decorated in ‘library’ style and a stylish ground floor restaurant.

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

En Suite Bathrooms * TV * Hair Dryer * Tea/Coffee Making Facilities * Lift

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
3 nights accommodation
- 1^st night dinner, bed and breakfast
- 2^nd and 3^rd nights, bed and breakfast
Club Class extra legroom coach
Return ferry crossings
Calais 3 hour guide
Calais Entrance to Town Hall & Belfry
Calais entrance to Calais Lace & Fashion Museum
Musée Dunkerque self-guided coach tour
Princess Elizabeth 3 course lunch including 1 drink
Dunkirk 2 hour guided tour
Entrance to Nausicaa

Date, Price & Supplement

9 Jul 27

£859

Double/Twin for Sole Use: £198

Insurance: £97

Prices are per person and for the entire holiday

A valid passport is required for this holiday

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