Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

The culinary specialities of Le Touquet

In Le Touquet, simply reading the menus of the good bistros whets your appetite! Don't nibble and wait wisely for lunch or dinner, you won't regret it. Situated on the shores of the English Channel, this seaside resort boasts fish and shellfish specialities. These include mussels from the Picardy coast cooked in white wine. Local restaurants also offer Hénons, prepared with cream or cooked in a marinière sauce. It's also a real pleasure to try a wild sea bass or to enjoy the aromas of a lobster in open ravioli. Sole meunière and Sea bream are two other species prized by chefs in the establishments of Touquet-Paris-Plage. The potato from Picardy (Picardie) is another must-have local product! They are eaten fried or boiled, and are often used in the delicious Potage Parmentier. Would you like to combine the pleasures of taste with a slim figure? Let yourself be tempted by two popular vegetable specialities from Pas-de-Calais, Bisteu and Flamiche with leeks! At aperitif time, it's the delicious Picardy beer that is attracting the interest of holidaymakers on the Opal Coast.

Le Touquet: activities on offer to the public

Dreaming of a holiday with one recreational activity after another? You're in for a treat! There's Wakeboarding, for example, to be enjoyed in a specially dedicated pool in front of the Boulevard de la Plage. During the summer months, beach volleyball is another sport that brings the locals and tourists together on the fine sand. This sport is much more physically demanding than it looks, especially when the sun is at its zenith! For a few hours' fun with family or friends, there's also the Golf du Touquet, with three superb courses nestling in majestic countryside. Looking for a relaxing holiday? Lie back on Plage des Dunes with your toes outstretched and enjoy this unspoilt site - it's instantly charming! If you've got children in tow, it's a good idea to stop off at the Plage du Centre Nautique Sud, which has lifeguards during the summer and is lined with restaurants. It's also hard to ignore Aqualud, the seaside resort's water theme park. Finally, to keep you busy for a few hours in bad weather, head for the Musée du Touquet-Paris-Plage. In particular, it pays tribute to the painters of the Ecoles d'Etaples and hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Must-see sites around Le Touquet

Less than 40 kilometres from your holiday rental in Le Touquet is a popular destination for tourists from France and abroad. This is Boulogne-sur-Mer, which fascinates its visitors in many ways. The Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-l'Immaculée-Conception is a notable piece of historical heritage for you to discover. The Nausicaa National Sea Centre is also well worth a visit! The Côte d'Opale also has a lot to offer if you take the time to explore it during your holiday. It is home to the Dunes d'Ecault and Cap Blanc-Nez, not far from Calais.