Which beach to go to? Le touquet bray dunes or berck

If you want to get away from it all, go to the Opal Coast to discover the most beautiful beaches in the region: The Le TouquetBray-Dunes and Berck-sur-mer. The latter offer you landscapes must-haves. To help you choose the best destination for your weekend or holiday holidaysTake a look at this article.

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

The beach from Le Touquet is one of the beautiful beaches of the Opal Coast. Each year it offers numerous activities that delight thousands of visitors.

Where is the town of Touquet on the map of France?

Located approximately 214 km from Paris, le Touquet is located in the Pas-de-Calais department, along the English Channel and north of the France. All means will allow you to come and enjoy the weekends or holidays in this region. You can come here to unwind, relax and above all recharge your batteries.

This city has become a charming destination for tourists and the holidaymakers. This seaside resort of the Opal Coast welcomes around 250,000 visitors each year summer. It retains the features of the Belle Epoque with its expanses of beach of fine sand, the presence of the Bay of Canche and its bourgeois villas.

Why go to Le Touquet-Paris-Plage?

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage can be visited at any time of the year to enjoy a walk in seaside or a nature walk in the parks. People don't just come to swim in the beach of the Le Touquetbut there are also many activities cultural, sporting or leisure activities to discover.

Take part in the many activities on offer

Enjoy relaxing weekends on the beach by making sand yachting and/or the camping près des dunes sauvages. Vous y trouverez également un centre de thalassothérapie en seafront pour terminer la journée en toute décontraction. N’hésitez pas à remonter la beach towards Stella to discover quiet corners in the dunes less frequented.

Attend the Touquet music beach festival

While you're at it, why not attend the Le Touquet music beach festival. This event will take place in August, and as every year, the programme promises to be exceptional with many world-renowned French artists.

What are the market days in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage?

Once your stays Once you have finished, you would certainly like to bring back some souvenirs for your loved ones. The best way to do this is to go to the Le Touquet-Paris-Plage market, which is the meeting point for tourists, shopkeepers, craftsmen and local producers. From January to June, this market is open every Thursday and Saturday, as well as on public holidays.

The beach of Bray-Dunes

The beach of Bray-Dunes is very popular with tourists thanks to its dune environments preserved and its beaches of fine sand. It is a destination not to be missed when visiting this region.

Where is the Bray-Dunes located?

Bray-Dunes is a commune in the Nord department, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. This town is located on the Opal Coast, at the intersection of the North Sea and the Belgian border. Easily accessible, this seaside resort is served by several public transport and is located a few kilometres from the city of Dunkerque and Panne.

How long is the beach at Bray-Dunes?

Considered to be one of the largest beaches from the north of the Francethe beach of Bray-Dunes extends for 10 km. À tide It is low and covered with fine sand, and is bordered by the Perroquet and Marchand dunes, both of which are protected by nature sites.

What to do on the beach at Bray Dunes?

During your holidaysYou can walk through the dunes and discover the flora and fauna. You can also do some sand yachtingof the surfof the paddle boarding or hiking. For the children, a good swim in the sea will surely please them.

Bars and restaurants around Bray-Dunes

• Norbert's has the best fries in town, 
• L'Art de l'Eau offers refined cuisine prepared with fresh and local products;
• The Blue Sail a restaurant located close to the beach where you can taste delicious dishes of seafood while enjoying a magnificent view of the sea;
• La Favorite: This establishment has a pleasant terrace where you can watch the sunset while sipping a fresh cocktail;
• Au Joyeux Retour des Pêcheurs: this place is ideal if you want to spend some good times with your friends and family around tasty traditional Alpine dishes: fondues, raclettes, tartiflettes...

The beach at Berck-sur-Mer

A place to relax, to get away from it all and to leisureThis beach is one of the busiest on the Opal Coast. Labelled "Station Kid" and "Famille Plus", it is the favourite destination for children and families thanks to the numerous activities proposed.

Where is Berck-sur-Mer?

Berck-sur-Mer is a town located a few kilometres from Touquet-Paris-Plage and Boulogne-sur-Mer in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais department. It has an area of swimming This is a supervised area, bounded to the south by the extension of Avenue Francis Tattegrain, and to the north by the extension of Rue Lavoisier.

What to do in Berck-sur-Mer?

From numerous activities and animations sont accessibles sur cette beach such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, walking and leisure nauticalSeveral interesting and entertaining events are also organised here each year, such as the international meeting of kites, the marathon of harnessing, the Beach Cross, the concert of the Excelsior Orchestraetc. Or you can simply swim in the sea or lounge on the sand, just to relax and enjoy the sun.