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Untitled-2 1 07/05/2017 09:49:16 PUBLISHING Collection Directors and authors : Dominique AUZIAS and Jean-Paul LABOURDETTE Welcome to Publishing manager : Yan EVEN Authors : Juliette COURTOIS, Marie TETART, Odile BUIRETTE, Caroline BEHAGUE, Aurélie BOLDRON, Nathalie the OPAL COAST SERIN, Guillaume ROSE, Jean-Paul LABOURDETTE, Dominique AUZIAS et alter and the bay Publishing director : Stéphan SZEREMETA Publishing team () : Elisabeth COL, Maurane CHEVALIER, Silvia FOLIGNO and Tony DE SOUSA OF THE somme! Publishing team (World) : Patrick MARINGE, Caroline MICHELOT, Morgane VESLIN, Pierre Yves SOUCHET and Talatah FAVREAU STUDIO The Opal Coast is like an old crazy friend. Both soft and short- Studio Manager : tempered, calm and violent, melancholic and festive, you never Sophie LECHERTIER assisted by Romain AUDREN know how it will accommodate you but one thing is certain, you Layout : Julie BORDES, Sandrine MECKING, Delphine PAGANO, will keep coming back. Its coastline with multiple facets continues Laurie PILLOIS, Sara DOLLE et Noémie FERRON to charm visitors. Dune landscapes on the side of the Belgian border, Pictures management : Anne DIOT the sandy beaches of Bray-Dunes in -sur-Meras, stretching Mapping management : Jordan EL OUARDI as far as the eye can see, valleys, green hills, marshes, streams, WEB forests and meadows, the nature is varied on the territory. The Web Director : Louis GENEAU de LAMARLIERE landscape is characterized by its two emblematic cliffs, the cape Web management and Development : Cédric MAILLOUX, Nicolas GUENIN, Florian FAZER, Caroline LAFFAITEUR, Gris-Nez and Cape blanc Nez, creating a perfect contrast with the Andrei UNGUREANU and Nicolas VAPPEREAU flat surrounding country. Land of sailing par excellence, along the Community Manager : Cyprien de CANSON dikes you will see kitesurfers leave at the crossroads of winds and NATIONAL PUBLICITY waves. Paddling, sand yachting and running along-side are also Publicity director : Caroline CHOLLET popular activities. Local publicity management : Michel GRANSEIGNE Those who prefer to keep their feet dry will have a large choice of Customer relations management : activities to practise. Mountain biking, horseback riding activities, Vimla MEETTOO and Sandra RUFFIEUX Heads of National Publicity : Caroline AUBRY, hiking, the beautiful Opale deploys countless trails as well as bucolic François BRIANCON-MARJOLLET, Perrine DE CARNE MARCEIN, and fantastic paths. Finally, land with a rich past, the history of Caroline GENTELET and Caroline PREAU the Côte d’Opale is primarily that of the Belle Epoque and its INTERNATIONAL PUBLICITY high-class seaside resorts, the most famous of which are those of Heads of Publicity : Jean-Marc FARAGUET, --Plage, Hardelot and . A few kilometers Guillaume LABOUREUR assisted by Michelle MAYER away, you will also find reminders of the harsh and austere history CIRCULATION AND PROMOTION of the fishermen from Iceland, originally from Grand-Fort-Philippe Sales promotion Director : Bénédicte MOULET and Petit-Fort-Philippe, or that of the sailors-fishermen from the assisted by Aissatou DIOP and Vianney LAVERNE villages of , or Etaples. Today, the port of Sales Manager : Jean-Pierre GHEZ assisted by Nathalie GONCALVES Boulogne-sur-Mer remains the largest fishing port in France. The Press and sponsor partnership management : coastline of Nord-Pas-de- still bears the scars of the several Jean Mary MARCHAL conflicts that have passed through with its fortified cities, its ADMINISTRATION blockhouses hidden in the hollows of dunes or its many relics Chairman : Jean-Paul LABOURDETTE and war memorials. The Nord-Pas-de-Calais, destroyed several Administrative and financial Director : times and always rebuilt, with new or identical features, has an Valérie DECOTTIGNIES invigorating energy like the wind that rises over a beach of the Human Resources Director : Dina BOURDEAU assisted by Sandra MORAIS and Vianney LAVERNE North. No one can resist the Côte d’Opale. And if it is true that wax Information and Technology Manager : Pascal LE GOFF and rubber boots are less glamorous than bikinis, the warmth and Accounting : Jeannine DEMIRDJIAN, Christelle MANEBARD conviviality you will find inside an estaminet or an inn are worthy and Adrien PRIGENT of the tropics! It is therefore with great humility and pleasure that Collection : Fabien BONNAN assisted by Sandra BRIJLALL and Belinda MILLE we present you the travel guidebook Côte d’Opale. We wish you Siwtchboard : Jehanne AOUMEUR a pleasant discovery! PETIT FUTE BEST OF CÔTE D’OPALE Petit Futé was founded by Dominique AUZIAS. 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Audresselles...... 97 „„KNOWING MORE Ambleteuse...... 97 ABOUT THE OPAL COAST Wimereux ...... 99 Boulogne-sur-Mer ...... 102 AND THE BAY ...... 108 OF THE SOMME  – Equihen...... 110 Must-Sees...... 8 Hardelot Plage ...... 110 Nature...... 12 ...... 112 Economy...... 17 Le Touquet...... 114 History...... 18 Etaples ...... 122 Heritage & Traditions...... 21 Stella beach...... 124 Gastronomy...... 22 ...... 124 Sports & Leisure...... 27 Montreuil-sur-Mer ...... 127 Festivals and events...... 30 Berck ...... 129 „„OPAL COAST  „„BAY OF THE SOMME  Opal Coast...... 36 Somme Bay...... 136 Bray-Dunes...... 36 Abbeville ...... 136 Dunkerque ...... 37 ...... 139 Bergues ...... 55 Argoules...... 147 Gravelines...... 60 Crécy-en-Ponthieu...... 148 Calais ...... 68 Le Crotoy ...... 149 Saint-Omer ...... 80 Eaucourt-sur-Somme...... 152 Guînes...... 84 Fort-Mahon...... 152 ...... 86 Quend...... 157 Arch...... 88 Rue...... 159 ...... 89 Saint-Valery-sur-Somme ...... 160 ...... 95 Index...... 166 Olivier LECLERCQ © ©

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at 45 meters high it is equipped with a turret on the Belfries, north side as well as a carillon with four dials. The brave a world heritage site will have to climb 236 steps before reaching the top! wwThe two belfries of Dunkerque. Dunkerque is wwThe belfry of Hôtel de Ville de Calais. Classified the only city in France to have two belfries classified as as UNESCO World Heritage since 2005, the belfry of the UNESCO World Heritage. The belfry Saint-Eloi and the Hôtel de Ville de Calais has been given a new look, one belfry of the town hall. The first, built in 1440 to serve century after the laying of its first stone. After repair as a bell tower of the church dedicated to saint Eloi, is a or replacement of facings, roofing and woodwork, massive square tower of a height of 58 meters. It houses a stained-glass windows and gilding of the statues of carillon of 50 bells whose the bourdon, named Jean-Bart, knights, it is now open to the general public and that weighs 7 tons. The second, that of the City hall, was built for the first time in its history. Enter, and take the by the architect Louis-Marie Cordonnier (1901) and rises elevator especially designed for visits and go up (by to 75 meters. A large stained glass window, representing elevator) to 75 meters high on the walkway. A stunning the triumphal return of the privateer Jean Bart after view of the city, the harbor and the English coast his victory at the battle of Texel (1694), illuminates the awaits you. interior base of the tower. wwThe belfry of Boulogne-sur-Mer. This is one of the wwThe belfry of Bergues. The belfry of Bergues... a oldest belfries in the region, having never been destroyed. whole story in itself! Successively destroyed by a fire The base dates from the late twelfth century, the middle (May 30th, 1940) then dynamited (September 16th, part of the 13th and the top, octagonal in shape, bring 1944) by the Germans, it was rebuilt identically in back for us to the 17th century. At the beginning of the 1961. Today housing the carillon or the Tourist Office, it 13th century, the old keep of the first count’s castle was stands on the main square of the town and waits wisely ceded to the citizens of the city who made it their belfry, that visitors will want to confront themselves with its symbol of communal liberties. It was classified in 2005 as 193 steps to better discover the view. Classified in 2004 as UNESCO World Heritage site. UNESCO World Heritage site, it is one of the prides of wwThe belfry of Hesdin. Rebuilt the city. A carillon concert is given every Monday, between 1875 and 1879 through a bequest of market day. 12,000 francs of the son of the mayor of the time, the wwThe belfry of Gravelines. 27 meters high, the belfry belfry of Hesdin is a three-storey square tower in which is of Gravelines is located in the center of the citadel. Its found three bunk dungeons making municipal museum own lies in the simplicity of its architecture with unique office today. The fourth floor is surmounted by a balus- decor for the lantern with slate roofed. Built in 1608, the trade made for the wall walk. This same floor houses a bell belfry was renovated in the early 19th century and was of two tons above which the top of the belfry completes decorated with a weathervane in 1903. the structure with a terrace and a dome that was once used to house the watchman. wwThe belfry of Aire-sur-la-Lys. The belfry of Aire- sur-la-Lys is built in the 13th century and symbolizes the freedom of the civil power. Originally it was made Fortified cities of wood but following the fires of 1372 and 1405, it Has always been exposed to invasions, the region Nord- will be restored with bricks and stones in 1447 before Pas-de-Calais has inherited a military history still very collapsing in 1708. The architect Heroguel had built a present in the architecture of its cities. On the Côte second between 1717 and 1724 behind the City hall. d’Opale, several fortified cities offer passengers bricks, Robust, it crosses the times to join us today. Culminating stones, geometric shapes and ramparts preserved over

Route 62 Along the Highway 62, several unmissable tourist sites are available to you for a weekend or a stay. In all, 16 partners, among which you will find La Coupole, Centre Médiéval d’, Rando-Rail, but also guesthouses, amusement parks, inns and hotels, historic centers and restaurants that invite you to discover the region at a reduced price: with the Carte Avantages, you can enjoy exclusive discounts. On the way to Highway 62! wwInformation: www.route-62.fr Must-Sees 9

Identity card wwPopulation: 813 645 habitants. wwDensité: 198,4 habitants/km². wwSuperficie: 4 100 km² – 145 kilomètres de côtes. wwNombre de communes: 438. wwRégion d’appartenance: Nord-Pas-de-Calais. wwPoint culminant: 133 m.

wwCours d’eau principaux: L’Aa, l’Authie, la Canche, la , le Wimereux. KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE OPAL COAST AND THE BAY OF THE SOMME the centuries. The famous Vauban has left an almost wwWimereux. Rather chic seaside resort, located in the indelible mark and continues to impress history buffs. heart of the regional natural park of Caps and Marais All formerly fortified towns did not keep their ramparts d’Opale, Wimereux was at the Belle Epoque the holiday and several of them have dismantled their walls over resort of the wealthy inhabitants of Lille and Paris. You the centuries. However, some pearls remain. Bergues, can still see on the seafront the beautiful villas dating has retained all of its walled enclosure. The ramparts of from the early century. Sports activities and many events, Gravelines, built by the Comte de Flandre Thierry d’Alsace including the very playful festival of the mould. and later reinforced by Vauban, are today admired aboad a boat. Even further, the 3 400 meters of the walls of Fishing villages Montreuil-sur-Mer remained intact. wwWissant. Hemmed in between the capes Gris-Nez and Blanc-Nez, Wissant was, from antiquity to the beginning Upscale seaside resorts of the Renaissance, an important port of travellers and wwLe Touquet-Paris-Plage. One lends it the names trade. Its maritime power has been reducing thereafter of Perle de la Côte d’Opale, Arcachon du Nord or Jardin for the benefit of Calais. Following a violent sandstorm de la Manche. The reputation of the seaside resort Le that destroyed the entire village in the 18th century, the Touquet-Paris-Plage needs no introduction and the plantation of marram grass (perennial plants growing roaring twenties are there for something. At this time, in sandy soil) was decreed to protect the town of a new the best years of the resort are lived. The very high society disaster. The economic activity of the time was the fishing (kings, presidents, maharajas and stars) seizes its places, by flobart, large pot-bellied boats, today put in water its , its hotels, its hippodrome, golf and tennis, using tractors, that come aground on the beach when its beach, its forest... the fishing is done. A festival is even dedicated to the Luxury and leisure destination par excellence, it is late August. With one of the most beautiful beaches in undeniably the flagship resort of the Côte d’Opale. The Europe, the swimmers and water sports enthusiasts are memories of parasols, canoeists and golden youth of the not left out, even the days of grey sky, provided that there belle époque are still floating in the minds like something is wind. The town is internationally renowned for sea unforgettable. The combination of the chic of the rue sports such as kayaking, speed sail, but also windsurfing Saint-Jean and its first brands faithfully established, its and sand yachting. Wissant enjoys the Label Kid which delicacies and pretty shops result the upscale nature bears witness to its dynamism to accommodate and of Le Touquet. The year 2012 marked the centenary entertain children. The village, with its traditional houses of the resort, the opportunity to track and celebrate and its more modern buildings, offers a good living in its dazzling ascent since its creation in 1912 thanks the heart of nature. The wild beauty of the places and to the French Jean-Baptiste Daloz and the British the brightness, conferred by the sky and the sea, shave John Whitley. attracted and continue to attract artists. wwHardelot. He is an Englishman, in love with France wwAudresselles. Nicknamed the Petite Bretagne du but above all the owner of Château d’Hardelot, who Nord, Audresselles is the most typical of the fishing is the origin of the seaside resort that it is today. We villages of the coast, also one of the most respectful of are in the early 20th century and Sir John Whitley is its traditions. A walk is enough to delve into the past. The surrounded by one of the best architects of the region, small traditional houses were kept in a state, and many Louis Cordonnier, to build a hundred villas between are now housing restaurants, holiday accomodations or forest and dune landscape. Despite the two world second homes. In the same way, flobart, the working tool wars, some period villas remain proudly erect. Today, of yesteryear, is still used by some locals or is exhibited in the seaside resort of Hardelot has achieved excellent various points of the town. In the heart of the village, the results between Le Touquet-Paris-Plage and Wimereux. path of the Pêcheur, punctuated by informative panels, Its gentle lifestyle, its sports activities, its beach and its tells the story of the local fishing and the life of these forest make it a very popular destination. men and women who lived in this seaside for centuries. 10 Must-Sees

wwAmbleteuse. Located between Boulogne-sur-Mer impressive sharks, through turtles and a colourful world and Calais, Ambleteuse is a small typical fishing village of fish. You can also watch the penguin or sea-lions of the Côte d’Opale. The houses of bathers dating from feeding, two most popular show. the early 20th century, nestled in the trees or on the In 2018, the centre will be expanded with a swimming seafront, adjacent to the traditional houses of fishermen. pool of 9500 m3 which will allow an immersion on the Here, at the mouth of Slack, no sandy vast expanses but high seas, in the company, among others, of hammerhead a pebble and rocks beach. This is the perfect playground sharks, whales and tuna. for young (and less young people) fans of the world of the Nausicaa has gotten involved in an educational mission foreshore. On the dike, no restaurants, no bars or shops. thanks to which the visitor discovers the mysteries and You come here especially to relax and therefore enjoy the fragility of the fauna and marine flora. This living the quiet and the authenticity of the decor. In summer, museum justifies your stopover in Boulogne-sur-Mer! it is still possible to taste ice creams or to drink thanks to the street vendors installed on the dike for the season. The Carnival of Dunkerque At the exit of the village towards Boulogne, the pointe aux Oies delights fishermen of mussels, provided you „„CARNAVAL DE DUNKERQUE know how to keep balance on the rocks! From beginning of January to mid-April. Under his glitters and his flowery hat, the carnival-goer Nausicaa goes arm in arm with his friends, from chapels to cafés „„NAUSICAA – and streets, to the sound of the drums. Then entering the CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA MER band behind the large arms of the first lines, he follows Boulevard Sainte-Beuve the crowd with the air of the fife. Comfortably warm under BOULOGNE-SUR-MER his clet’che (disguise) and his high umbrella, he sings "À & +33 03 21 30 98 98 – www.nausicaa.fr Dunkerque quand vient le carnaval, on est tous joyeux comme des cigales! " Le Carnaval de Dunkerque cannot be onm explained, it is to be lived. And Dunkirk people are happy Closed in January. On December 25th. Open every day to share their so friendly and warm tradition. This success from 9.30am to 6.30pm. Closed at 7.30pm in July and renewed every year originated in the 18th century, in the August. Check the website schedule of the nourrissage of day before their departure for Iceland, the fishermen the various species. Adult: E19. Child (from 3 to 12 years gathered to party for fear of never coming back... It was old): E12.35. Student discount, seniors and billetery the birth of the Visscherbende, " the band of fishermen ". Internet. Tourism label & Disability. Tour adapted to the The great hero of the carnival remains the Dunkirk corsair disabled guests: E10.40. Children welcome. Guided tour Jean Bart, famous for his warrior feats at the side of Louis (audioguide: E3.50). Catering facilities. XIV. Today, he still belongs to the collective memory of Nausicaa, which celebrated its twenty years in 2011, is the carnival-goers when, at the end of the " rigodon ", they largest European complex dedicated to the knowledge sang the cantata to Jean Bart on their knees: " Jean of the marine universe. Let yourself be dazzled by the Bart, Jean Bart, the voice of the homeland repeats your beauty and the diversity of its ecosystem. You will discover glory and your immortal name ". Its highlights are the an extraordinary world, from majestic jellyfishes with band of Dunkirk and the 3 joyeuses until Mardi Gras in mid-February. Bagatelle

© Olivier LECLERCQ BAGATELLE CD940 MERLIMONT & +33 03 21 89 09 99 www.parcbagatelle.com [email protected] Open from April to September. Low season. Full price: E23.90. Child from 1 m to 1.45 m: E19.90. Child of less than 1 m: free if accompanied by a person paying the individual full price. Senior (60 years and +): E19.90. Disabled person: E17.50. High season. Full price: E24.50. Child of 1m with 1m45: E19.90. Child of less than 1m: free if accompanied by a person paying the individual full price. Senior (60 years and +): E19.90. Disabled person: E17.50. BaggyPass, unlimited access. Adults: E65. Children: E59. Holiday voucher. Children welcome. Catering. Shop. Activities. Located between Berck and Touquet on 26 ha nature, Bagatelle offers more than 40 surprising attractions, The site of Deux Caps houses two hundred and fifty species of bird, . Must-Sees 11

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which promise a friendly moments to share with family or with its stunning views of endless beaches overhung by between friends in a warm atmosphere. Two innovations cliffs reaching 133 meters. These chalky cliffs and hills in 2017: will you dare to challenge Silver Wings? Become have preserved a grassy moorland particularly related the best of the best pilots. Go up on board your plane to salt spray transported by strong winds from the and live the experience of the lifting flights by testing north and west. The grassy lawns coexist with cultures almost 4G accelerations, dive in weightlessness, loops, and craters of bombs of the Second World War. The site spin, all of that at over 8 m high! Then, get astonished is characterized by a varied flora. It is indeed the only under the capital with the new "Mystery Illusion" show, limestone hillside in coastline of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais a show created and staged by Tim Silver! region. This originality results in halophytic plants on the cliff: the sea kale (ancestor of cultivated cabbage) is certainly the most representative. Lovers of fresh air Two caps can follow the signposted route along the cliffs to The site of Deux caps is the only site classified as Grand Patrol, the highest point of the cape. Site de France in Northern France. It is the only witness ww to a confrontation between two geological periods. The cape Gris-Nez. This wild site remarkably 150 Million years ago, during the jurassic era, the sea has preserved (protection area about 10 kilometers around deposited marls and clays, creating the cape Gris-Nez. the cape), windswept overlooks the sea. A lighthouse overlooks the cape, facing England which is only 28 kilo- Some 100 million years later, in the sea is added the meters away (shortest distance to France-England). The chalk that composed the cape Blanc-Nez. These two narrowness of the corridor and the force of the currents fraternal inseparable twins and whose reputation with make navigation difficult. To this is added the low depth, tourists needs no introduction, are now the subject of 64 m maximum, which reveals at low tide stretches of a vast plan of protection. Victim of its success, the site sand sometimes very important. This point of land also of Deux-caps is over-frequented. Today, the authorities marks the boundary between the Mer du Nord and La are trying to better balance tourism flows between the Manche. Many paths to be made on foot allow you to seafront and the inland, and encourage the modes of soft reach the top of cliffs. Everyone can discover a remarkable transport between the different towns of the Deux caps. panorama but also the notches, these places where the wwThe cape Blanc-Nez. The cape Blanc-Nez is located streams flow into the sea. They are really numerous, one in the town of Escalles, small village nestled in a beautiful almost requests where does all that water come from? valley, situated 10 kilometers south of Calais and 23 kilo- The site owes its name "Gris-Nez" to the clay rock which meters north of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The site impresses forms the cliffs. NATURE Geography The Côte d’Opale has three departments: the Nord, Channel near Grosffliers. Its course, parallel to that of Pas-de-Calais, Picardie, and the least we can say is Canche, passes through a very little industrialised valley that each one has its environmental charm. From North where agriculture is present. This river is famous for its to South, the traveller will discover the Flemish dunes, bucolic appearance, its biodiversity but also for the old capes and cliffs of Calaisis-Boulonnais, and finally the buildings that border it. Picardie maritime plain and the three estuaries of Canche, wwCanche. Faithful neighbour of Authie, Canche flows Authie and Somme. Spread over 223 kilometers of over 88 km. It has its source in Gouy-en-Ternois and passes marine shorelines, the coast is made of a wide range of by Frévent, Hesdin and Montreuil-sur-Mer before flowing protected natural areas: the Parc naturel régional des into the Channel between Etaples and Le Touquet-Paris- Caps et Marais d’Opale, or the Parc naturel marin des Plage. You can fish the brown trout there and kayak lovers estuaires picards. According to your desires, you will spend can exercise this sport at will. in privileged place: sandy bays, cliffs vivid of sandstone and clay or chalk, wooded dunes, marshes and ponds. wwLiane. This small Boulonnais river has its source Environmental diversity is quite visible on the coast. The in Quesques and flows into the Channel in Boulogne- tacit agreement between sea and countryside becomes sur-Mer. Liane is 36.7 km long. It was heavily polluted fascinating, especially since you are here at the crossroads by the industrial spoils in the years 1980-1990, which of the Mer du Nord and La Manche. deteriorated the quality of its water. For a few years, a combination of fishermen has tried to polish the image of the river. It is true that in some places, Liane is a very Climate pretty river and is full of fish. wwAverage temperatures. The annual average wwWimereux. Small coastal river, its name originates, temperature on the Côte d’Opale is about 12°C. The as you guessed it, from the pretty resort of Opale. It flows winter is mild, with temperatures between 2°C and over twenty kilometres, has its source in Colembert, 4°C, rarely below 0°C. There are on average twenty through Belle-et-Houllefort, Conteville-lès-Boulogne, frost days on the coastline. However, the winters are Pernes, Pittefaux and Wimille before flowing into the characterized as difficult because of frequent rains. As for Channel, in Wimereux, of course! the summer season, the temperature timidly surpasses 20°C on average. Pays des 7 Vallées w wSunshine. The weather is often nebulous. This is The Pays des 7 Vallées covers an area of 670 km². It has explained by the weakness of sunshine per year: less 38,000 inhabitants who are spread over 94 towns, than 1 700 hours of sunshine per year. 4 communities of towns: Hesdinois, Canton de , wwRainfall. They are regular throughout the year Val de Canche Authie, Canche Ternoise. This region of the (541 mm per year on average). woodlands, surrounded by meadows and hills, is an ideal wwWind. The winds from the west and Southwest often place for those who love to relax along a river or a trail. bring humidity. wwForests and wood. If you let yourself be fascinated wwNatural phenomena. The thermal amplitude is low. by the huge beaches of Côte d’Opale, its forests have This is due to the presence of the sea which protects the nothing to envy. Real windows open onto the greenery, region from the strong depressions. the fauna and flora are obviously well preserved in the region. The forests of the upscale resorts of Touquet- Paris-Plage or Hardelot delight hikers. Further inland, Relief those of Guînes and of course Saint-Omer (Clairmarais) promise beautiful walks and privileged meeting with Watercourses and valleys nature. Do not hesitate to get lost and to grant a real wwAa. This small coastal river, dear to the crossword change from urban life. amateurs, has its source in altitude from the valley Bourthes-les-Hameaux. It includes almost the whole Marshes Audomarois, crosses and drains its marshes before flowing wwThe Audomarois marsh. The Audomarois marsh is into the North Sea, in Gravelines. Its name comes from a marshy basin of 3,600 hectares spread over 14 towns. the German word aha meaning " water ". Lakes, meadows, small marsh plots and ditches are wwAuthie. The Authie, a 103 km long river, takes its overlapping in a harmonious mixture of land and water to source from Coigneux in Somme and flows into the form incomparable landscapes. This exceptional mosaic Nature 13

Weather point Known for its freshness and its gloomy weather, it is a surprise to anyone to say that the climate is rather rich in water on the coastline. The sea and the prevailing westerly winds from the west frequently bring lots of moist air. Consequently, the rain is abundant. Humidity is present in every season. During your excursions so remember to take your anorak systematically! is the result of the man’s work over the centuries. At the communicates with the Manche by thePas-de-Calais, beginning of its existence, the province of " Morins " is a with Baltique sea by the Kiel Canal and with the Atlantic

landscape of marshes in a wild state, a desert and uncul- Ocean to the north. Zone with a large volume of maritime KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE OPAL COAST AND THE BAY OF THE SOMME tivated island between rivers and sea. In the 8th century, transit traffic, of oil exploitation and fishing, the Mer du Benedictine monks established a monastery, the abbey Nord is mostly known for its complex system of currents of Saint-Bertin. They wanted to develop the trade by and tides bringing the rich waters of the Atlantic. This water way and dug a first canal towards the sea. The phenomenon creates a variety of environments in which first cultivable marshes were formed in the north and evolves a large variety of animals. east of the city of Saint-Omer in the 12th century. From ww th th La Manche. The piece of clothes in which is dropped the 15 to the 19 century the development of the the arm lent its name to La Manche, this sea inlet that marshes continues thanks to the technique of empol- separates Britain from Continental Europe. It borders dering imported from Holland. They grew potato, turnip, three countries (The , Channel Islands, yellow and red onion, leeks, celery, artichokes, cabbage, France), communicates with the Mer du Nord by the strawberries or chicory. Specialisation on cauliflower Pas-de-Calais, with the Atlantic Ocean by the Celtic sea culture, particularly suitable for the marsh, begins in and runs along the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Picardie, Haute- the 18th century. The marsh is not only an agricultural Normandie, Basse-Normandie and Brittany. The density area, it is also an extraordinary living area for walkers of maritime traffic is unique in the world, with nearly or strollers by boat, the fishermen... It is inhabited by a 20% of world traffic. To a very dense longitudinal traffic remarkable fauna and flora. We can discover beautiful of goods are added numerous transverse movements picturesque villages. Salperwick, Tilques, Serques, Moulle between the British and French coasts, especially the and Houlle. There is a popular myth: that of the witch transport of several tens of thousands of passengers Marie Grauette who haunts the marshes and the rivers to a day between the United Kingdom and France. Thus, stray children from these dangerous place. Represented 700 to 800 boats (excluding fishing and pleasure) pass with the "Groët" (pitchfork with four or five bent tines), daily through the strait of Pas-de-Calais. she scared them. The city of Arques honoured this witch ww by creating a jacquemart in her effigy that stands on To cross it and thus reach the English coast, the craziest ideas have been launched and often made the town hall. In 2013, the Audomarois marsh received successfully. In January 1785, Jean-Pierre Blanchard and the label Man and Biosphere awarded by the UNESCO. John Jeffries cross it in a gas balloon. In August 1875, wwThe Balaçon marsh. Located between Cucq and Matthew Webb traverses it with the sheer force of his Berck, it is a wetland classified " priority ". Its water arms, by swimming. A feat even today is regularly raised and lands intersect and form a fragile mesh that man by many trained amateurs... On July 25th, 1909, the strives to keep in its present state. If you are a discreet great Louis Blériot was the first to fly over it by plane, observer, you will perceive a particularly interesting offering a spectacular landing on the English coast: wildlife during your walk. " the victorious aircraft stopped with a little bent style, wwThe regional natural reserve of the Condette a wing leaning familiarly on the English soil ". However, marsh. The site stretches around the Hardelot castle the largest ever launched collective challenge is undoub- and presents an environmental mix which consists of tedly the construction of the tunnel under La Manche in meadows, marshy areas and afforestations. The marsh 1990 within which the first crossing in Eurostar will take of Condette ensures the ecological link between the place six years later. Crossing by electric airship or canoe, forests of Ecault and Hardelot. There are 345 plant species, regularly, many adventurers launch a new challenge to 81 bird species, 7 Amphibian species and several mammal connect the coasts! species. Beaches Coastline wwThe beach of Leffrinckoucke. Speed sail, yachting, kitesurf, paddle, it’s mind-blowing over the vast beach Sea, ocean Leffrinckoucke. Next to the station of Malo, it retains a strong and quiet natural setting. Only a few buildings wwThe Mer du Nord. Located northwest of Europe, were built in the 1990s. In the west, you can see some the Mer du Nord covers 575 000 km2. It borders eight remains of the Second World War, nestled in the hollow countries (the United Kingdom, France, , of the dunes. The beach is very popular with families , Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Norway), and fishermen. 14 Nature

wwThe beach of Wissant. Located between the two down on the sand and choose your activity: ball games, capes (cape Gris-Nez and cape Blanc-Nez), Wissant offers snowshoes, kite, hide-and-seek between the booths, a beautiful beach of 12 kilometers. Family, it is perfect competition sandcastles, walk in the dunes, paddle, for children when the tide is low. The tidepools, shallow, kayak or simply sunbathing. The municipality sets up are playgrounds of unusual games and loved by the little a beach cabins service in season. The joys of the beach ones. As for sports, Wissant is becoming an international are simple and imperishable. renowned as a spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing. wwThe beach of Berck-sur-Mer. Located next to wwThe beach of Calais. A waterfront lined with restau- the Bay of Authie, the beach of Berck-sur-Mer owes its rants, chip shops, ice cream shops and bars, a mini-golf, reputation from its famous Rencontre Internationale games for children, sports activities, all on a sandy de Cerfs-Volants. On its white fine-grained sand beach, beach that stretches to the cliff of the caps Gris-Nez. families settle there quietly to spend a day of leisure and The seaside resort of Calais is also well-known for its relaxation. The iodized sea air makes the fame of this old wooden chalets planted in the sand since the early resort known for its specialized medical institutions. As 20th century. The show of ferries crossing the port of you walk on the dam, you will enjoy at will the many Calais to England is impressive. shops. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the traditional wind sports. wwThe beach of Bray-Dunes. It is the last resort before the Belgian border and the favourite of tourists wwThe beach of Portel. Stretched over 1.5 km and from Lille in the summer. Huge, the beach of Bray-Dunes sheltered by the roadstead of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the stretches over 10 kilometes and therefore promotes beach of Portel is famous for its friendliness. The resort the practice of sand yachting. Between two dunes, has what it takes for a family stay in a preserved natural Marchand and Dewulf, it offers to its regulars a very setting. Seaside pleasures, walks, parks and gardens and pleasant natural setting. historic sites, the activities do not miss to relax. wwThe beach of Audresselles. This is not a beach, but wwThe beach of Boulogne-sur-Mer. Located next to two, that the authentic fishing village offers. Separated Nausicaa, the beach of Boulogne-sur-Mer is a couple of by cap called "Côtes-de-fer", the two neighbours are doors from the city center. It is accessible on foot and different. The beach in the south, suitable for swimming, by car. The fine sandy beach is equipped with toilets stretches to Ambleteuse. The beach in the north stretches, and showers and is supervised in summer. You should for its part, to the Gris-Nez and has a face much wilder. know, the water quality has long been criticized by the In addition, it is not supervised and is not recommended Agence de l’Eau Artois- Picardie. The rental kiosks, screens for swimming. Perhaps in these places, you may be lucky and lounge chairs are available on site. The sportier of enough to see the departure of flobarts, these typical you will have the possibility to practice sand yachting, fishing boats from the coast. kitesurfing and windsurfing. wwThe beach of Wimereux. Wimereux is a charming wwThe dam of Braek in Dunkerque. Stretched over seaside resort. Many are the summer visitors to make 6 km, the dam of Braek is located between the Mer du the trip to seek rest, sports or walks in the heart of the Nord and a pond for unloading ores from the cargo site if the two caps. On the seafront, villas in an Anglo- ships. For sure, a unique panorama that this beach area Norman victorian style and a timeless charm always bordered by the industrial facilities. The access remains seduce. Half sand, half pebbles, the beach is the ideal very difficult because of the many locks to cross. The dam place to meet between friends or with family. Another of Braek offers nothing exceptional if not guaranteed significant asset, the kite and windsurfing center is one to be quiet and surrounded by several factories... There of the most popular of the Côte d’Opale. is no restaurant, no ice cream shop, or café here. For more bustle and life, it is better to walk to its more chic wwThe beach of Ambleteuse. This is a beach where and famous neighbour, the dam of Malo-les-Bains. swimming is strongly not advised due to strong currents. Downside though: for the inhabitants of the region, The one does not exclude the other, the practice of this dam remains, in the collective memory, the best watersports is, however, very popular on the beach for the first hours of driving! of Ambleteuse. The majestic Fort-Mahon, built in the wwThe beach of Touquet. Located at the mouth of the 17th century by Vauban, continues to watch over the Canche and 30 kilometers south of Boulogne-sur-Mer, Le sea and still much intrigues the curious walker. Touquet is 2: 30 hours from Paris by the A16 motorway. wwThe beach in Merlimont. Authentic family resort, The beach of fine sand stretches over 6 km and many as the locals like to claim it, the beach of Merlimont is walks as well in the large forest as along the mouth of between Berck and Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. The activities the Canche call you and await you. Le Touquet Paris-Plage offered on the sand are multiple. On the land side, the wants to be " the station of elegance ", in the image tradition is not lost. You can indulge in tennis or old of what it was during the Belle Epoque, in the 1900s. bocce. Along the beautiful villas of the 1930s, the seafront wwOye-Plage, the beach of Escardines. The beach promenade is, for its part, very pleasant. of Escardines is located in the middle of a protected wwThe beach of Malo-les-Bains. Malo-les-Bains, natural environment. It stretches over 11 kilometers residential area of Dunkerque, owes its reputation to and is bordered by a vast dune landscape. Stayed in its the pretty Malo’s houses of time but especially to its natural state, it looks like a wild beach and also a refuge pretty dam. Cafés, restaurants and ice-cream shops for migratory birds. The beach is supervised during the follow one another along the promenade. Now, go months of July and August. To reach the expanse of sand Shopping - Saint-valery-sur-somme 165 low bluffs and to go on the salt meadow lambs. Small snack provided and equipment for rent (binoculars, Shopping buckets, fishing net, etc.) „„LA BONBONNIERE „„SORTIES NATURE 2, rue Docteur-Lomier & +33 06 88 90 83 59 & +33 03 22 30 66 51 www.randonnee-baie-de-somme.com Low season: open Wednesday to Monday from 10am to [email protected] 6pm. High season: every day from 10am to 6pm. High E60 per day for an adult and E35 for a child up to 13 years. season of Easter holidays to those of All Saints. Frozen Olivier, your guide, is fascinated by nature and migratory yoghourt: from E4.90 to E6.90. birds. Agricultural engineer, he specialises in environ- Your diet stops once your step has crossed the door of mental engineering and offers ten tours each more the shop. Here, you will find an important choice of tempting than the last: journey to the cliffs of Ault, the sweets of French specialty, fine chocolates and Alsatian seals of Hourdel, the crossing of the Somme bay, the cakes to treat yourself while trying not to make yourself grand tour of Marquenterre, the wonders of the Authie so guilty. Among the small sweetened jewels, some bay… Tailor-made course is also possible. homemade local products: the macaroon of Amiens, the petit craquelin and the shortbread biscuit with butter in lovely boxes to give pleasure. On fine days, come Location de deux-roues and taste the house’s specialty: the frozen yoghourt

„„BAIE CYCLETTE (homemade ice-cream with yoghourt covered with BAY OF THE SOMME www.baiecyclette.com fresh fruits, coulis and grains), a delight! There are also [email protected] homemade ice-creams and take-away fresh paninis. Equipped with an exceptional installation of bike paths, „„LA SARDINE The Somme bay is easily practiced on a bike. In total 9, rue de la Ferté these are nine itineraries, including three from Saint- & +33 03 22 60 08 68 / +33 06 08 93 73 97 Valery (titmouse, gravelot and bay tour) which are www.la-sardine.com marked out. Each course is symbolised by a color and Open Wednesday to Monday from 10am to 12.30pm and a bird of the bay. The tours are between 8 kilometers from 3pm to 6.30pm. and 28 kilometers. You can, if tiredness wins, jump on This shop with blue façade has built a beautiful reputa- the mini train of Somme bay in the stations of Crotoy, tion with quite original concept. It offers products that Saint-Valery and Cayeux-sur-Mer. are natural, unusual and sometimes local: seaweed tartare, sea spaghetti (with brown seaweed), glasswort and a whole panel of canned fish (rillettes of salmon, Going Out whole sardines with tomato, mackerel rillettes with fine „„BAR DES PILOTES seaweed, etc.). Anne-France will warmly welcome you 62, rue de la Ferté and will never be unwilling to give you good advice, & always in a friendly way. She also offers decorations, even +33 03 22 60 80 39 if some sardine cans are already small objects of art as www.lespilotes.fr they are beautiful and original. So, you have something [email protected] to arouse your curiosity, don’t you? Open every day from 12pm to 10pm. A small chic bar, with an unmissable view of the amazing Somme Bay. It’s in a cosy and refined atmosphere that you can enjoy your glass of red wine, your cocktail or, if you are lover, a tea among the selection. Also let yourself be tempted by the dishes offered: boards of cheese and cold meats, seafood or homemade fish rillettes. Enjoy as well the many concert evenings, entertainment or board games at your disposal. „„HERMANN 4, rue de la Ferté & +33 03 22 26 68 11 [email protected] Wine by the glass. An address for gourmets and lovers of good food. Hermann is a delicatessen, which gathers about a hundred cheeses and cold meats from the best French and European productions. Here, you can also taste, 4, rue de la Ferté between friends or as lovers, the products sold in the 80230 Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme (France) shop: goat cheeses, wines or sausages, accompanied +33 (0) 03 22 26 68 11 by some salad leaves to give yourself a clear conscience. A very friendly address that is really worth a detour. INDEX

COUDEKERQUE-BRANCHE...... 53 „„A n CRECY-EN-PONTHIEU...... 148 ABBEVILLE...... 136 CROTOY (LE)...... 149 AMBLETEUSE...... 97 CUCQ...... 120 AMIENS...... 139 ARCH...... 88 ARDRES...... 86 „„D n ARGOULES...... 147 DENNEBRŒUCQ...... 83 ARMBOUTS-CAPPEL...... 52 DESVRES...... 108 AUDINGHEN...... 95 DUNKERQUE...... 37 AUDRESSELLES...... 97 „„B n „„E n EAUCOURT-SUR-SOMME...... 152 BAZINGHEN...... 99 EPERLECQUES...... 83 BERCK...... 129 ETAPLES...... 122 BERGUES...... 55 BOULOGNE-SUR-MER...... 102 BOURBOURG...... 65 BRAY-DUNES...... 36 „„F n FAVIERES...... 160 „„C n FORT-MAHON...... 152 CALAIS...... 68 CAMIERS...... 112 „„G n CAPPELLE-LA-GRANDE...... 53 GRAND-FORT-PHILIPPE...... 67 CLAIRMARAIS...... 83 GRAVELINES...... 60 CONDETTE...... 112 ...... 132 COQUELLES...... 78 GUÎNES...... 84 THIBAUT Nicolas Nicolas © ©

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