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Ambleteuse

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pas-de-Calais

Ambleteuse - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Pas-de-Calais
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Municipality of the Opal Coast, in the Pas-de-Calais, Ambleteuse takes place between Calais and Boulogne, just at the mouth of the Slack. Located on the territory of the Regional Natural Park of Opal Caps and Marshes, it is 130 kilometers from Arras and its exceptional architectural heritage, not far from Wimereux, Pittefaux and Audresselles.

Originally a simple hamlet of wooden huts between the dunes, the commune of Ambleteuse was used by Julius Caesar and his troops for his embarkation for the invasion of England in 54 BC. has also seen the creation of two strongholds by Henry VIII to undermine the French. They will be joined by Fort Mahon built by Vauban in the 17th century. Ambleteuse then became an important holiday resort in the 19th century, resulting in the construction of villas and other large hotels.

Today, the city continues to attract visitors with its unique charm, unique architecture and proximity to some of the most beautiful natural sites in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityAmbleteuse
Postcode62164
Latitude50.8113699 (N 50° 48’ 41”)
Longitude1.6069350 (E 1° 36’ 25”)
Surface area5.45 km²
Population2031 inhabitants
Density372 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureArras (133 km, 1:19)
Insee code62025
IntercommunalityCC de la Terre des Deux Caps
DepartmentPas-de-Calais
TerritoryFlandre-Artois
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Audresselles1.8 km (3 min)
Bazinghen4.8 km (7 min)
Audinghen5.5 km (8 min)
Wimereux5.6 km (8 min)
Beuvrequen6.9 km (10 min)
Wimille7.2 km (10 min)
Tardinghen7.9 km (10 min)
Leulinghen-Bernes9 km (12 min)
Marquise9.4 km (13 min)
Wacquinghen9.5 km (13 min)
Maninghen-Henne9.7 km (14 min)
Offrethun11 km (16 min)
Pittefaux11.6 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

While strolling in Ambleteuse, you will be able to admire very beautiful villas of the XIXth century which most are inventoried with the cultural inheritance, like the villas Maria Stella, the Good Gîte, Gay Cottage, the Flots and Rayon Vert, Breeze of May and Breeze d April, or Le Figuier, creation of Louis Bonnier. Villa Robinson, also owned by Louis Bonnier, is listed as a Historic Monument.

Built by Vauban in the 17th century, Fort Mahon is now classified as an historic monument. Installed at the mouth of the Slack, it is the only offshore fort still standing from Cherbourg to the Belgian border, it has been fully restored and is now open to the public. The site consists of a protected artillery tower by the sea with a horseshoe rampart. In the basement, rooms have been set up to host exhibitions.

The museum of the Second World War allows to learn a little more about this dark period in the region.

Inside the city or in its surroundings, you can discover the bay of Slack with its rare species, the remains of the English fortress, the gardens of the community of L'Arche, or enjoy the beach on the edges of the Channel.

Rebuilt in the 19th century, the Saint-Michel church is worth a visit, as is the Saint-Pierre chapel and its miraculous spring.

Several marked hiking trails allow you to enjoy the local fauna and flora, on foot or by mountain bike, such as the Mont de la Louve 15 km, the Bay of Slack 3 km, or Royons more than 23 km.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

Photos

Beach
Beach
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Fort Vauban
Fort Vauban
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Fort d'Ambleteuse and Baie de la Slack
Fort d'Ambleteuse and Baie de la Slack
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Église Saint-Michel
Église Saint-Michel
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Baie de la Slack
Baie de la Slack
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The town
The town
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Town hall
Town hall
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The town
The town
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Interior of the Saint-Michel church
Interior of the Saint-Michel church
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Monument aux Morts
Monument aux Morts
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The interior of the Saint-Michel church
The interior of the Saint-Michel church
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The interior of the Saint-Michel church
The interior of the Saint-Michel church
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 12°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 14°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Admission to Nausicaá Aquarium, Centre National de la Mer - Boulogne-sur-Mer
Culture and education30 € Boulogne-sur-Mer (9 km)
Escape game or Quiz game
Entertainment76 € to 120 € Le Portel (11.3 km)
Dinner and show at the Cabaret de Licques
Entertainment99 € to 119 € Licques (23 km)
All-terrain electric scooter ride
Nature and the great outdoors30 € Le Touquet-Paris-Plage (32 km)
Hire a traditional boat
Nature and the great outdoors35 € to 62 € Attin (38 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The 3 Calvaries
HikeEasy3:25Licques (23 km)
The Mont Saint Frieux Dunes
HikeEasy3:00Dannes (24 km)
Promenade de l ''Xnzb8T72e67jeh8Tb'Xnzb8T7T7Tbde
HikeEasy2:00Widehem (25 km)
Dune trail
HikeEasy3:30Cucq (37 km)
Hiking 10 - 14 km
HikeIntermediate2:00Éperlecques (38 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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