Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, the elegant and sporty seaside resort

A temple of well-being and sport

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage has long been a destination for health and well-being. Many hotels have equipped themselves with a wellness and treatment centre. In 2012, the centenary of the foundation of Le Touquet was celebrated, and the resort has for many years presented itself as a destination of elegance, offering a wide range of wellness services.

The number of cycle paths has also increased and sports centres offer a wide range of activities. The town also boasts a 9-hole golf course. And of course, when you think of the beach, you think of water sports: you'll be spoilt for choice, but we recommend you try sand yachting for a thrill of speed, curves and sea air.

A breath of fresh air by the sea

If you're not the most athletic, you can always take a walk on the beach. Faced with this 12-kilometre stretch of sand, you can calmly lose yourself in your thoughts. It's true that the colourful houses scattered here and there on the beach give this peaceful seaside resort a real charm. The real attraction, however, is the 'Pointe du Touquet', a protected natural site that can be visited on foot or on horseback and is home to a wide variety of natural species.

Thirty kilometres to the south lies the Baie de la Somme nature reserve, characterised by extensive, relaxing dunes: this phenomenon is particularly visible in the Canche estuary. Last but not least, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is a great place to relax. As it doesn't require a particularly structured visit, you can spontaneously go there to enjoy the beach, the natural landscapes or the leisure facilities.

A town full of history

The architecture of a number of buildings, especially hotels such as the Atlantic, Hôtel des Anglais and L'Hermitage, bears witness to the strong British influence on the town's development. The Hôtel des Postes, dating from 1927, is also a historic monument.

And don't miss the Town Hall, the lighthouse and the covered market. Built in 1927 in the shape of a half-moon, the latter is a listed historic monument. You'll find plenty of local produce, especially seafood, under this huge arcade.

The small town (which currently has a year-round population of less than 5,000) also boasts a church dedicated to Joan of Arc, probably the first church in France dedicated to the saint. The town's main thoroughfare also offers a large number of more or less luxurious window-shopping opportunities.

A small seaside resort much loved by Parisians, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is a not-to-be-missed destination in the Hauts-de-France! We recommendspending a weekend there to give yourself time to visit the town and take advantage of its facilities.

🚌 How do I get to Le Touquet?

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is more or less three hours from Paris by car via the A16.

Thanks to its TGV station, the town is also very easy to reach by train: from the capital in two and a half hours, but also from the rest of the country.

Readers from the south of France or elsewhere who wish to come by plane will have to land at Lille airport.

🍴 What to eat in Le Touquet?

A trip to Le Touquet-Paris-Plage is the perfect time to enjoy a delicious platter of incredibly fresh seafood. The seaside resort is also famous for a particular type of potato, ratte: it is eaten with meat, in ratatouille or in other specialities from the north of France. Meat is also used in a number of typical dishes. To name just one: carbonnade flamande, a must-taste!

You can find all these specialities and more at Restaurant l'Enduro Plage on the seafront.

👉 What can you bring back from Le Touquet?

Why not take advantage of your holiday in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage to bring home a nice bottle of... beer! The region is proud of its Flemish-inspired production, which is used in a number of recipes. The Hauts-de-France region also produces lace and fabrics by hand: a gift idea that's sure to go down a treat too.