The Napoleon quarry (Ferques, France)
Photos – Info – Weather – Tips – Geo Info – Starry sky [- Tides]
General information about the Napoleon quarry
In the Ferques / Marquise region there are some large quarries. In Marquise you have rather softer limestone, while in Ferques you will find the harder marble. One of the most famous (and the largest in France) are the "Carrières du Boulonnais". This one is located along the D231 where they have created a nice viewpoint. From there you have a view of the big "Carriere Napoleon". The pictures below make it clear what can be seen: one big hole in the bottom of the Earth. This is where marble is mined that was used in numerous city halls, churches, hotels, etc. worldwide. "Napoleon" here refers to a well-defined type of marble. More than 85% of the production is for export. A spectacular viewpoint you must have seen if you are in the area.
Visitor tips The Napoleon quarry
General tips:
1) if you are looking for other nearby attractions, consult our Tourist map of Top.Vlaanderen.
2) You can consult our overview lists: by category ( e.g. timeline, size, ...) or by region
3) You can also always consult tourist services: see our overview of tourist services
Company visits are available from June 2025. See this web site.
Geographical information
Address: Rue Louis Le Sénéchal, Rinxent, Hauts-de-France, France
Geographical coordinates:
– Google Maps: Latitude = 50.8267808 – Longitude = 1.7493036
– Open Street Maps: Latitude = 50.825344 – Longitude = 1.742198
– Altitude h = 38 m
Location of De Napoleon quarry on:
Tourist map of Top.Vlaanderen – Google Maps – OpenStreetMap.
Route to De Napoleon quarry: Route via Google Maps
Meteo
4°C
| Day | Condition | Temperature | Precipitation | Rain Chance | Wind | Humidity | Pressure |
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Today
22:00
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 slightly cloudy
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2° | 8°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 22 Km/h | 93 % | 999 mb |
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Tomorrow
22:00
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 partly cloudy
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3° | 7°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 17 Km/h | 93 % | 998 mb |
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Mon Jan 26
10:00 p.m.
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cloudy
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3° | 7°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 9 Km/h | 92 % | 1001 mb |
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Tue Jan 26
10:00 p.m.
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 light rain
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2° | 5°°C | 1 mm | 100% | 24 Km/h | 94 % | 998 mb |
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Wed Jan 26
10:00 p.m.
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light rain
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4° | 7°°C | 1 mm | 100% | 30 Km/h | 94 % | 985 mb |
| Hour | Condition | Temperature | Precipitation | Rain Chance | Wind | Humidity | Pressure |
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Today
07:00
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partly cloudy
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2° | 3°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 13 Km/h | 93 % | 997 mb |
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Today
10:00
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slightly cloudy
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3° | 3°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 17 Km/h | 89 % | 998 mb |
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Today
13:00
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 cloudless
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7° | 7°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 22 Km/h | 69 % | 999 mb |
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Today
16:00
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slightly cloudy
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8° | 8°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 18 Km/h | 70 % | 999 mb |
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Today
19:00
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partly cloudy
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4° | 4°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 16 Km/h | 88 % | 999 mb |
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Today
22:00
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cloudy
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4° | 4°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 18 Km/h | 88 % | 999 mb |
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Tomorrow
01:00
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cloudy
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3° | 3°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 17 Km/h | 92 % | 998 mb |
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Tomorrow
04:00
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cloudy
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3° | 3°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 17 Km/h | 92 % | 997 mb |
Starry sky above the Napoleon quarry
Internet information from and about The Napoleon Quarry
Location marked on the Top.Vlaanderen map.
Location marked on Google Maps.
Social media for this company,Carrières du Boulonnais: website (with history ) – LinkedIn – Facebook
Interesting French-language article about this mine on Planet Terre.
Tourist Office "Boulonnais au Top":
Website – Facebook – Instagram
Tourist Office "Pas-de-Calais Tourisme":
Website – Facebook – Instagram
Tourist Office "Groupes Pas-de-Calais":
Website
Our photos of The Napoleon Quarry
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Photos from June 6, 2023:
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Impact on the environment: nature there is buried under a layer of sand dust blowing away from the marble quarries.
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