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Hames-Boucres

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Hames-Boucres

Hames-Boucres is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fréthun, 45km from White Cliffs of Dover.

Hames-Boucres is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 1,221, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hames-Boucres sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hames-Boucres to your route.

About Hames-Boucres

Hames-Boucres (French pronunciation: [am bukʁ]) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France 6 miles (9 km) southwest of Calais.

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Where is Hames-Boucres located?

Hames-Boucres is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8818 latitude, 1.8434 longitude.

What is the population of Hames-Boucres?

Hames-Boucres has a population of approximately 1,221 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,221
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
50.8818, 1.8434

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Hames-Boucres

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Cap Blanc-Nez

Dazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.

10 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap Gris-Nez

The closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Nausicaá – National Sea Centre

Europe's largest aquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France with a stunning open-ocean tank and conservation mission.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

White Cliffs of Dover

Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Dover Castle

A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.

46 km · about 55 min drive

tunnel

Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)

50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

54 km · about 60 min drive

beach

De Panne Beach

Belgium's widest sandy beach, famous for land-yachting and bordering the wild Westhoek dunes near the French border.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Hames-Boucres

  • Right hereCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
  • 18 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
  • 54 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hames-Boucres.

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4 km awayPop. 1,229

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5 km awayPop. 5,979

Andres

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Coquelles

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Les Attaques

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,851

Calais

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 74,433

Ferques

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,834

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