Alquines

Alquines (Alken) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.

Geography
A town located 18 miles (29 km) east of Boulogne-sur-Mer, at the junction of the D216 with the D191 road, by the banks of the river Hem.

Sights

 * The sixteenth century church.
 * Remains of a feudal motte.
 * The Chapel de Fromentel.
 * The war memorial.

Transport
The Chemin de fer d'Anvin à Calais opened a railway station serving Alquines and Boiusson in 1881. The railway was closed in 1955.