Visiting Nausicaà in Boulogne-sur-Mer

Posted on September 21, 2025 | Leave a comment
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A day full of discoveries 

So when we set off this morning to Nausicaà, le Centre National de la Mer (the National Sea Centre) to discover the various aquariums and their wide variety of fish (and more!), it was a treat for everyone, from the youngest (a 3 year old) to the oldest. We know we will be amazed. Heading to Boulogne-sur-Mer (in France), with a few stops to glimpse the beautiful coastline of the Côte d’Opale. The drive is scenic. When we finally arrive at Nausicaà, it’s incredibly crowded!

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We began our visit

with a series of less crowded aquariums. What a treat! Wide-eyed, the youngest, comfortably seated in his stroller, first discovered a ballet of jellyfish. Further on, in a tunnel-shaped aquarium, the coming and going of sharks above his head mesmerized him: “Sharks! Sharks!”. Near the tanks, the turtles also captivated him. In the end, we didn’t regret bringing the stroller: little ones get tired quickly, even though it wasn’t always easy to navigate between the different areas.

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Absolutely For Everyone!

You don’t need to be an ocean or marine biodiversity enthusiast to have a wonderful time in Nausicaà. The National Sea Centre’s mission is to spark visitors’ curiosity about the marine world. Young and old alike can learn a wealth of information while observing different species. We then continue our exploration, patiently standing in a (never-ending) line to see the highlight of the visit: the spectacular giant aquarium! We leave this visit with stars in our eyes. A small detour to the gift shop, where our little gentleman found his new great friend — a small plush manta ray!

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Boulogne-sur-Mer : visite en famille de Nausicaà

Posted on September 20, 2025 | Leave a comment

Une journée riche en découvertes! 

Nous sommes une famille de plongeurs. Aussi lorsque nous prenons la route ce matin pour Nausicaà, le Centre National de la Mer, pour découvrir les différents aquariums avec une grande variété de poissons (mais pas que!) : c’est la fête du plus petit (3 ans) au plus grands. Nous savons que nous serons émerveillés.  Direction Boulogne-sur-Mer en France, avec quelques arrêts, pour entrevoir un peu de la superbe Côte d’Opale. La route est scénique.  Enfin arrivés à Nausicaà, il y a un monde fou!

Nous commençons la visite

par une succession d’aquarium moins fréquentés. Quel plaisir! Les yeux écarquillés, notre petit monsieur de 3 ans, assis confortablement dans sa poussette, découvre d’abord un ballet de méduses. Plus loin dans un aquarium en forme de tunnel : le va et vient des requins au dessus de sa tête, l’hypnotise : « Des requins! Des requins maman! ».  Près des bassins, il y aura aussi les tortues qui le captiveront. Finalement nous n’avons pas regretté d’avoir pris la poussette, car les petits se fatiguent vite. Même si ça n’est pas toujours aisé de se frayer un chemin, entre les différents espaces, avec la dite poussette.

Absolument pour tous!

Vous n’avez pas besoin d’être un passionné de l’Océan et de sa biodiversité, pour passer un superbe moment à Naausicaà. Le Centre National de la Mer a pour mission d’éveiller la curiosité des visiteurs sur le milieu marin. Petits et grands, on y apprend pléthore d’infos, tout en observant différentes espèces. Ainsi nous continuons notre exploration, en faisant patiemment une queue (interminable) pour voir le clou du spectacle, le spectaculaire grand aquarium! Nous ressortiront de cette visite, les yeux pleins d’étoiles. Petit détour par la boutique, où notre petit monsieur y a dégoté sa nouvelle grande amie, une petite raie manta en peluche!

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Holland: The Strandhotel

Posted on August 21, 2025 | Leave a comment
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Facing a Beautiful Beach

I’m always very excited to discover a hotel I really like! This is definitely the case with the Strandhotel! First of all, its location: near a nature reserve, facing a long beach that stretches for miles, with paths for walking or cycling. We arrive in Cadzand in the early evening. In the main hall of the Strandhotel, the interior design is soothing. I sink into a large armchair, waiting for check-in to be completed (in photomontage 2: photos 4, 5 and 6).

What a pleasure when I enter the room: a corner suite with a sea view! The interior design is simple and refined, just the way I like it: space, neutral colors, and quality furniture. I feel really calm and happy, like in a cocoon. The large double walk-in shower and bathtub are very comfortable. The bedding is great and it’s hard to get out of bed! I even forgot the very large TV screen. I don’t like TV screens at all. To tell you how good I felt: we had dinner in the suite which I didn’t want to leave (first photomontage 1). But the second evening, we finally had dinner outside..

The pool and wellness area are open until late, so we spent our first two evenings swimming and enjoying the various facilities alone (photomontage 2: photos 1, 2, and 3). Yes, alone! Plus, swimming in dim lighting is very pleasant and relaxing. The other nice surprise of this short stay: the excellent breakfast at Pine House, one of the hotel’s restaurants. Quality ingredients, a wide variety of savory and sweet dishes, all nicely presented in a bright and modern setting (photomontage 3). A real treat, well done! 

                         The Strandhotel in pictures

1. A Suite With a Sea View

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2. The Pool and Wellness And The Main Hall

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3. The Breakfast At Pine House

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