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Le Touquet
ℹ️Practical info — Le Touquet
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Rent a bicycle to explore the pine forests and the town's elegant avenues.
- Central parking is expensive and limited in summer; use the park-and-ride options on the outskirts.
- The main beach is vast. For a bit more shelter from the wind, head to the areas near the dunes.
- Look out for the unique 'Anglo-Norman' architecture, a mix of British and French 1920s styles.
🍽 Food
Try a traditional fish soup at a restaurant near the port or the market.
Look for dishes featuring this local, nutty-flavoured variety of potato.
Treat yourself to exquisite cakes and pastries from one of the pâtisseries on Rue Saint-Jean.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit the famous covered market for a fantastic array of food, from cheese to seafood.
The main shopping street, lined with fashion boutiques, art galleries, and chocolate shops.
The vast pine forests surrounding the town offer miles of peaceful walking and cycling tracks.
A walk in the nature reserve at the mouth of the Canche river is great for birdwatching.
On non-race days, the area around the racecourse is a huge, open, and quiet green space.
Water temperature…
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is the most sophisticated resort in Northern France, long favored by the Parisian elite and British high society. Developed in the late 19th century, the town is characterized by its unique architecture, featuring grand Anglo-Norman villas tucked away within a vast 800-hectare pine forest. The iconic Westminster Hotel and the Casino remain symbols of its glamorous 1920s heritage. The town successfully blends high-end luxury with an active, outdoor lifestyle. The massive 12-kilometer sandy beach is a major draw, particularly for sand yachting, horse riding, and kite surfing. Nature lovers can explore the Canche Bay nature reserve at the northern tip of the town, where seals are frequently spotted. The local covered market is a gastronomic hub, famous for the 'Ratte du Touquet' potatoes and fresh regional seafood. Le Touquet is a premier sports destination, boasting world-class golf courses and a prestigious equestrian center. Whether for a weekend of boutique shopping or an active holiday in the dunes and forests, it remains a timeless classic of the French coast.
- Location: Hauts-de-France, France
- Top sights: Stella Plage · Marché Couvert · Mairie du Touquet-Paris-Plage
- Nearby: Cucq (5 km)
- Population: ~5.696
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 83 | 66 | 56 | 41 | 53 | 49 | 57 | 68 | 53 | 85 | 96 | 95 |
Geography
Facts
- Nicknamed 'Paris-Plage' (Paris-by-the-Sea)
- Surrounded by an 800-hectare pine forest
- Leading center for sand yachting sports
- Architectural gem of the 1920s and 30s
- Canche Bay is home to local seal colonies
- Famous for the 'Ratte du Touquet' potatoes
- Boasts three world-class golf courses
- Iconic 54-meter tall red brick lighthouse
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