Boulogne Sur Mer to St Omer

A GASTRONOMIC JOURNEY FROM FAVERSHAM TO ST OMER

Itinerary highlights A unique gastronomic journey that will take you through Kent's Garden of England into the Channel coast of France and the Opal coast. Our itinerary starts in the historic Charter town of Faversham in Kent, a town steeped in 800 years of history, taking in Folkestone before travelling across to France and a short drive to Wissant in the Opal coasts' area of outstanding beauty the "Grand Site des Deux Caps". The stunning coastline, and our journey, stretches from Sangatte to Boulogne-sur-Mer, before we head inland to the Cathedral town of St Omer.

Visit Faversham Charter Market and discover Shepherd Neame brewery - sampling some of the best Kentish Ales Drop into Macknade Fine Foods - some of the finest food and drink Kent has to offer Stay in one of Kent's oldest pubs, the Sun Inn with a tale to tell that dates back to the 14th century Visit Folkestone Harbour Arm, the Creative Quarter and the famous seafood restaurant Rocksalt Hop over the channel and enjoy the beauty of Wissant and the Opal coast Try an amazing fish stew and fresh lobster at "La Chaloupe" Visit Boulogne sur Mer, home of Nausicaa one of Europe’s largest aquariums, and a host of curiosities to explore Drop into Desvres, famous for its ceramics and “La Maison de La Faïence” Experience St Omer on market day and why not try its world famous beers and nearby award winning gins

Day 1: Faversham Charter Market & Shepherd Neame Brewery Morning: Faversham Charter Market Lunch: Shepherd Neame brewery lunch, followed by guided tour and beer tasting Afternoon: Visit Macknade Fine Foods Evening: Dinner & stay at Sun Inn

Day 2: Folkestone Harbour Arm to Wissant Day 3: Boulogne sur Mer to St Omer Morning: Drive to Folkestone and head to the Harbour Morning: Upon arriving take a walk along old Boulogne harbour Lunch: Rocksalt Folkestone Lunch: Chez Jules on town square Afternoon: Cross the Channel and head for Wissant Afternoon: Visit Desvres and “La Maison de La Faïence” Evening: Stay at the 'L’hôtel de la Baie' in Wissant Evening: Dinner & stay near St Omer at Château Tilques, between & try their amazing fish stew Houlle and St Omer A GASTRONOMIC JOURNEY FROM FAVERSHAM TO ST OMER

WHAT'S ON IN 2019 TOP LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Marché aux Fleurs – St Omer – 6th May 2019 Saint-Omer hosts its 47th annual traditional flower market from 9:30 to 17:30 6th May on Place Foch! European Night of Museums – May 2019 An opportunity to enjoy original and spectacular animations in Boulogne sur Mer Wissant Music Festival - 21st June 2019 SHEPHERD NEAME MACKNADES Wissant will host its 38th annual music festival on 21st June 2019 St Omer Music Festival – June 2019 The music in the streets, in bars and restaurants, terraces ... The City of Saint-Omer celebrates everything to do with music on Thursday 21st June 2018 Whitstable Oyster Festival - July 2019 Mixing traditional coastal celebrations such as the historic Landing of the Oysters, with modern festivities and the bustling Harbour Food Fair FOLKESTONE WISSANT Opal Coast festival – July 2019 Includes music events and live performances in Boulogne-sur-Mer and Desvres Fête de la Mer - Boulogne-sur-Mer - July 2019 Boulogne-sur-Mer hosts its eighth major maritime festival from 13th to 16th July Faversham Hop Festival - Aug-September Faversham Hop Festival is a must on the Kent foodie calendar. Learn how hops are picked and sample some local delights whilst being entertained by over 60 bands Canterbury Food Festival - September 2019 DESVRES SAINT OMER Discover Kent’s largest and most highly anticipated CERAMICS MARKET celebration of food, drink and culture