Ambleteuse
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Ambleteuse is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.
Vauban's Fort Mahon in Ambleteuse
Ambleteuse seen from the beach.
The Slack estuary
Cap Gris-Nez
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Cap Gris-Nez is a cape located in Audinghen, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais département of northern France. Part of the Côte d'Opale, it is classified as a protected natural area. Its cliffs mark the
Ambleteuse
…of power towards the French kings. Ambleteuse was chosen to provide an alternative harbour, and was called the 'Newhaven.' The other fort at nearby Cap Gris-Nez, was called the 'Blackness.' The forces of Henry II of France eventually conquered them in 1549. Henry, having killed all the English prisoners, then…
Cap Gris-Nez seen from Spot Satellite
Cap Gris-Nez
View of the English coast from Cap Gris-Nez
Sunset at Cape Gris-Nez