Étaples

Étaples

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Étaples		Cucq at 4.6 km (7 min)
Insee code	62318		Lefaux at 4.8 km (8 min)
Postcode	62630		Le Touquet-Paris-Plage at 5.5 km (10 min)
Latitude	50.5160870		Tubersent at 6.8 km (9 min)
Longitude	1.6387900		Saint-Josse at 6.9 km (10 min)
Altitude	From 2 to 78 meters		Beutin at 7.3 km (10 min)
Surface	12.95 km²		Bréxent-Énocq at 8.1 km (10 min)
Population	11714 inhabitants		Frencq at 8.6 km (12 min)
Density	924 inhabitants/km²		Saint-Aubin at 8.7 km (11 min)
National label			Attin at 8.7 km (12 min)
Chief town	Arras (at 97 km, 89 min)		La Calotterie at 9.1 km (13 min)
Department	Pas-de-Calais		Airon-Notre-Dame at 10.1 km (12 min)
Region	Nord-Pas-de-Calais		Search another town

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A charming little port of the Opal Coast South, adjoining Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, Etaples-sur-Mer invites you to discover its facade navy.

Quite simply, sharing a sheathed, local revenue base of 4 fish fillets, a platter of seafood smelling the open sea.

On the port, according to the schedules of tides and weather, stalls selling directly to fish freshly caught in La Mancha. Fish and shellfish are also the delight of gourmets in fish.

Markets (Tuesday and Friday), live and colorful are the favorite rendezvous for lovers of fresh produce and local flavors.

• Notre Dame de la Garde.
• Calvary Sailors.
• Modern church with a stained glass window depicting "The Creation of the World's Master Verrier Hogger.
• Military Cemetery: A right and left, the pine forest. Front bay Canche with off Le Touquet. There, a vast area of 6 hectares, lie the 10 773 members of the Commonwealth Forces (also 658 German soldiers), fell between 1914 and 1918, or died in military hospital in Etaples. Designed to make a collective tribute to the soldiers buried there, it was designed as a garden. Rigor British oversaw the design of the site. But the thousands of stones, aligned to the millimeter, giving an impression of unity. It has been enriched by two stone buildings which give the magnitude of this enclosure, open bay Canche.
• Maréis: During a tour of 1h30, Maréis you an experience fun, interactive and cultural, in the heart of the universe étaplois fishermen. The staging makes you share their living quarters through OEM: navigation simulator, trawler size, film shot on the deck of room, "Gale", without forgetting the fish Strait Pas de Calais to observe in the giant aquariums or pet in the touch pool.
• The Navy Museum: To understand Etaples-sur-mer and traditions firmly rooted in the history of fishing craft, simply push the door of his museum of the Navy. In what was once the fish market, is the great open book written over time, by men and women of the city of Fishers. Page after page, or window after window, to reveal the evolution of the fishing fleet étaploise, 19th century to today, the different techniques used by trawlers étaplois marine habitat, as well as art objects, traditional costumes and crafts practiced here, and seafarers (boat, cooper, carpenter, shoemaker?). Several video screenings complement the information on a world where man has always been able to excel.
• Museum of Archeology "Quentovic" The museum invites you to discover the first traces of human occupation in Bay Canche. The presentation of prehistoric archaeological remains and ancient immerses you in the rich history of the Opal Coast South. You'll also discover great palaeontological and mineralogical specimens from the region and beyond.
• Workshop and House Thumbnail: A faithful to discover on 32 meters: the port of Etaples with the movement of tides and during the Canche embellished with ship models, functional vehicles, hundreds of characters. Many animations, lighting and noise. It only needs the smell of iodine for this trip at 1 / 87. Around this attraction, you'll also 980 models on display (aircraft, boats, cars, trains?).
• Site Natural Canche Bay: 505 acres compete for lovers of unspoiled nature. On foot, enjoy this site rich in species. Plants, trees, flowers in every corner. A 100% natural you will also discover unknown species. Molières Trail (leg: 1.6 kilometers), Boucle du Shelduck (2.2 kilometers), the warren of Lornel (leg: 1.6 kilometers), Boucle de la Butte signals (2.3 kilometers).
• For groups (schools and recreation centers; adults / seniors): Office of Tourism offers packages combining heritage, gastronomy and relaxation to enjoy the fresh air of the Cote d'Opal.
• Walk 45 minutes Canche bay boat (from April to September). Slowly, the cruiser left the port, past the stalls where women sailors sell the catch of the day. After the ordeal and the shipyard, the ship is cruising speed. This escape from the wild shores. The time is ripe to contemplate at length the flora and fauna unique natural Bay Canche. The meeting of freshwater and saltwater vessels of the estuary and sand, then sand and chalk, hatched a particular vegetation. At the forefront of Pillory, where the Canche completes his course, come the first waves of the sea must be turning around. This time, another bank that is the object of attention: Le Touquet, his flagship, the "fields" of sea asparagus?
• Sea fishing (from April to September).
• Watersport: junior sailing (catamaran NC 12), adult (Dart 16, Hobie Cat 16), traditional, windsurfing and kayaking.
• Marina (Blue Flag of Europe).
• The Roulev: gear stripping.
• Mini Golf.
• Pony Club.
• Painting workshops.
• Playgrounds for children in the park Clos Saint-Victor and the Port.

• Market: Tuesday and Friday.
• 1st Sunday of August: Great flea market downtown:

• On the site of General and its adjacent streets.
• Information on +33 3 21 09 56 94.

• In October weekend of taste:

• Large market of local produce, gourmet break, dietary advice, tours, films, workshops, booths, special menu in restaurants, paragraphs and multimedia materials, exhibitions, events, conferences.
• Information on +33 3 21 09 56 94.

• November: King Day herring (Information dialing +33 3 21 09 56 94).
• December: Parade and Contest Guénel (Information dialing +33 3 21 09 56 94).

Cycling route: The Aeolian (28 km).

Bay Canche		Trawlers entering port
At sea		Etaples: in traditional costume on an old rig
Etaploise in traditional costume work		Etaploise in traditional festival costumes

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 5°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 6°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 7°C

Brasserie l'ocean   9.5 Hardelot-Plage Brasserie type seafood, fish... Located on the waterfront in Hardelot-Pas de Calais - with large terrace with 300 seats. Located 14 km from Étaples From 10 € to 35 € per person

Terrasses de l'Enclos Boulogne-sur-Mer N the heart of the old town, the mansion “L'Enclos de l'Evêché”, residence full of character from the 19th century, located at the foot of the ramparts and the cathedral, offers a restaurant... Located 23 km from Étaples From 20 € to 50 € per person

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Sous la roque     9.3 Tubersent 4 rooms of hots in the country side locted between Montreuil s/metrand Touquet. Park raised with bassin and pond, bordered of a river. Calm, pleasant and confortable rooms, with each... Located 4.8 km from Étaples 63 € the double room

La longue-roye   Longvilliers In a cistercian farm, in the shade of the Cathédrale des moissons of the 13th century, Anne et Jean-Philippe Delaporte will be happy to accomode you within a pleasant and resting f... Located 7.4 km from Étaples From 63 € to 126 € the double room

Apartment with 3 bedrooms   Bréxent-Énocq Character House. 3 bedrooms with private bathroom toilet. Located 7.7 km from Étaples From 60 € to 65 € the double room

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Gîte Le Point du Jour Lefaux Located on the Opal Coast 10 km from the beach of Le Touquet and Berck 17 km from the sea, the cottage is Lefaux village of about 270 people at 3 km from shops Etaples sea. Located... Located 3.3 km from Étaples From 350 € to 450 € per week

Gîte rural à Frencq (Pas de Calais)   9.3 Frencq Rural house in an old house for 6 to 8 people located in the yard of the castle of Rosamel, beautiful close to Etaples-Le Touquet. Composed of a living room kitchen, large lounge, 3... Located 6.7 km from Étaples 400 € per week

Mon p'tit bonheur... À la Côte d'Opale  SPECIAL OFFER Camiers At St. Cecile plage, 20 km from Boulogne, Le Touquet 15 km, 800 m from the sandy beach. Comfortable house (washer / dryer, dishwasher, microwave, electric oven, electric cooker, tv,... Located 7 km from Étaples From 295 € to 595 € per week

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La forêt   SPECIAL OFFER Cucq In the seaside resort of Stella Plage, located between Le Touquet, Berck and Stella Plage, near the sea and shops (1 km), stay in a tent, caravan or mobile home. Located 5.8 km from Étaples From 18 € to 23 € per day

Camping des Dunes     6.9 Camiers In the dunes by the sea with beach access. Located 7 km from Étaples 15.22 € per day

Camping Municipal du Mont St Frieux     8.4 Dannes Between Le Touquet and Hardelot, at 5 minutes from the beach and close to the pleasant of the Mont St Frieux. Camping recent (2007), new health and well-equipped, rental mobile homes.... Located 8.4 km from Étaples

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Residence Du Rivage Chez Gino      8.2 Étaples Situated near the A16 motorway and the city centre of Étaples-sur-Mer, the residence welcomes you to the banks of the Canche River. Close to the Côte d’Opale golf courses and Le Touquet... Located in Étaples Room from 50 €

Kyriad Le Touquet - Etaples      8.2 Étaples Hotel Kyriad Le Touquet Etaples is located on the outskirts of Etaples, halfway between the golf courses of Hardelot and Le Touquet. Kyriad Le Touquet Etaples features comfortable rooms... Located in Étaples Room from 53 €

Escal Hôtel      7.2 Étaples The Escal Hotel is situated 150 metres from the fishing port and marina in Etaples and features comfortable and affordable accommodation. The hotel is ideal for a relaxing weekend... Located in Étaples Room from 38 €

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