Italia57 : Blog Voyage (Alex)

This afternoon I enjoy (again… it’s really my passion!) a platter of fresh oysters at the restaurant La Voile Bleue, accompanied by a spicy shallot sauce, a real iodized delight. Then, a grilled fish fillet served with homemade mash and a creamy herb sauce. As the day draws to a close, nature offers me a…

A moment of tranquility and discovery on the Beach of Bray-Dunes in front of our Apartment Evancy Etoile de mer. Under a clear sky, the spectacle is magnificent: many sand yachts with colorful sails glide elegantly on the wet sand, carried by a light sea breeze. The Opal Coast and the North of France are…

This afternoon, a gourmet getaway by the sea at the restaurant La Voile Bleue, a must for all lovers of the sea. For the starter I choose a delicious assortment of fresh and au gratin oysters, and for the main course a gourmet plate of smoked salmon, accompanied by croquettes of gray shrimp and fries.…

Not far from Fort des Dunes, I take the opportunity to visit the Zuydcoote National Necropolis, a place of remembrance and contemplation. Built near the dunes and the North Sea, the Necropolis is a place full of history where thousands of soldiers who fell during several world conflicts, in particular the First World War (1914-1918)…

I am now visiting the “Fort des Dunes” located in Leffrinckoucke, between Bray-Dunes and Dunkirk. This visit is a dive into the heart of the history of the Fort des Dunes, a place of remembrance of the Second World War. This structure was part of the Maginot Line and was used during the Battle of…

Today, great morning on the beach of Bray-Dunes, we feel a bit like we are at the end of the world. The landscape is magnificent, the beach is constantly changing, each gust of wind “draws” ephemeral banks of water, nothing remains fixed. It is the perfect place for water sports as well as for horse…

2nd day in Bray-Dunes, we have lunch in the Restaurant La Voile Bleue (my favorite by far here): fresh and au gratin Dunkirk oysters, a iodized delight to savor without moderation, then a real feast of the sea composed of fish, seafood and tasty mash. Then, a good Maroilles cheese typical of the north bought…

Continuation of the day in Bray-Dunes, we continue to visit the Bunkers of the Second World War present on the Beach of Bray-Dunes. Here it is the North, the beaches are magnificent and gigantic, the tide rises quickly. Then for the evening meal, obligatory appointment in the best chip shops of the City, Chez Agnes…