Wissant

Wissant

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownWissantTardinghen at 3.8 km (5 min)
Insee code62899Hervelinghen at 3.9 km (7 min)
Postcode62179Audembert at 4.8 km (9 min)
Latitude50.8857770Escalles at 5.9 km (8 min)
Longitude1.6624740Saint-Inglevert at 6.1 km (11 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 158 metersLeubringhen at 7.2 km (14 min)
Surface12.79 km²Bazinghen at 8.1 km (18 min)
Population1046 inhabitantsBonningues-lès-Calais at 9.5 km (18 min)
Density83 inhabitants/km²Pihen-lès-Guînes at 9.7 km (19 min)
Chief townArras (at 126 km, 75 min)Audresselles at 9.8 km (13 min)
DepartmentPas-de-CalaisMarquise at 9.8 km (20 min)
RegionNord-Pas-de-CalaisSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The municipality of Wissant is between Cape Blanc Nez and Cap Gris Nez.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Trail Fartz (with bird observatories): 5.6 km, 1:30, departure at the tourist office.
  • Cyclo Trail: Land of Two Caps, 38 km, 4 hours, departure place Edouard Houssin.
  • 4 loops of long hikes (starting Town Hall Square):
  • Trail of Cape Blanc Nez: 19 km loop, 5 hours on foot.
  • From the mountains: 22 km loop, 2:30 bike, 5:30 walk.
  • Mont torque: 20 km loop, 2:30 bike, 5 hours on foot. Variant 10 km.
  • Path of Cap Gris Nez: 27 km loop, 6 am to walk.
  • Visit the farm in St-Po. During 2011, commissioning of the flour mill of the farm. Visit time: 45 min. Information +33 3 21 82 52 36.
  • Relaxation and relaxation therapy on the beach or in a Mongolian yurt. By appointment at +33 6 63 41 98 38.
  • Introduction to Sea Kayaking (rue Arlette Davids - waterfront). Information +33 3 20 09 13 02.
  • Fishing pond "The Percote" (D940 to Boulogne). Information +33 3 21 35 90 67.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Wissant
Leisure centresCentral Beach of Wissant
Natural sitesMount Fort Julius Cesar

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market: Wednesdays from 8:30 to 12pm, all year, the village center.
  • Regional market Night: Friday from 18h to 21h, from April to September, the village center.
  • Day Flobart: Wissant famous traditional fishing and coastal boat symbol Boulogne. Events and exhibitions in the streets on the theme of the sea and Flobart tasting seafood, concerts of folk songs and sea shipping. The last weekend of August.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Opal Coast National Trail in Pas-de-Calais.

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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 5°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 7°C
RESTAURANTS 
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 18 km from WissantFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 
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 28 km from WissantFrom 10 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La grand'Maison    
8.7
Escalles
The Grand'Maison is a beautiful farm with trees and flowers typical of the region, originally 1633, with its center in a loft old buildings 18 ° -19 ° S.   Located at the foot of the...
Located 5.4 km from WissantFrom 60 € to 75 € the double room 
Les Glycines    
9.1
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Ferques
In an old farmhouse in 1850, at the entrance of the village you will be greeted by Marie-Dominique and Gerard. Their house is part of the opposite corner 'host' or you will have access...
Located 9 km from Wissant55 € the double room 
Kerloan    
9.5
Sangatte
Kerloan is located 50 m from a beautiful beach and just 5 km from Cap Blanc Nez.  Our house has 5 bedrooms, all equipped with shower and toilet. Garden and terrace to the south, private...
Located 10 km from WissantFrom 65 € to 100 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Ferme de l'Horloge tardinghen gîte  
10
Tardinghen
Lodging next to the farm, consisting of a ground floor room with kitchenette, TV area and sofa bed. Upstairs bedroom with electric bed and a bed 2 people and one 1 person, bathroom...
Located 3.2 km from WissantFrom 300 € to 450 € per week 
Audresselles - Gite La Clef des Champs
Audresselles
With Audresselles, lodging 4 people, label Lodgings of France, located at 400 m of the beach in an authentic village of fishermen on the Dimension of Opal between Calais and Boulogne...
Located 8.3 km from WissantFrom 310 € to 440 € per week 
Farm for 6 persons  
8.9
Ferques
House of character out of stone with closed garden of 1100 m². Tout comfort.
Located 9 km from Wissant400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les epinettes  
Peuplingues
At the bottom of a small valley, surrounded by meadows, an ideal place for rest and relaxation. Thanks to its proximity (3 km) all activities related to the sea are possible. You can...
Located 6.8 km from Wissant10.90 € per day 
Camping la falaise    
8.7
Équihen-Plage
Camping is on the 150 between the beach and the touquet boulogne sur mer. Dans a green it is equipped with modern facilities to suit the whole family.
Located 25 km from Wissant 

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HOTELS
Hotel Le Bellevue     
7.2
Wissant
Hotel Le Bellevue is situated 800 metres from the beach on the northern coast of France, 15 kilometres from Calais. It features a garden and terrace, and a children’s playground. All...
Located in WissantRoom from 60 €
La Capelette 
Escalles
Located in the village of Escalles, this residence has been divided into 4 separate cottages that open up to a common garden. Guests are free to use the BBQ-facilities and the beach...
Located 5 km from WissantRoom from 70 €
Hotel L Escale     
8.4
Escalles
This hotel is located in the centre of Escale, 700 meters from the sea and less than a 15-minute walk to Cap Blanc Nez. It offers Wi-Fi access. Most rooms at the Hotel L’Escale offer...
Located 5 km from WissantRoom from 62 €

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