Overview
Le Touquet is a fashionable seaside resort on the Opal Coast, long known as Le Touquet-Paris-Plage reflecting its popularity with affluent Parisians. The town blends Belle Époque architecture with wide sandy beaches, three golf courses, and two casinos, making it a refined seaside escape without the crowds of more famous French Riviera destinations.
Architecture · Beach · Day Trips · Festivals · Museums
Before you go
Activities
Three golf courses (La Mer, La Forêt, Le Manoir), wide sandy beach with sand yachting, sailing trips from Cercle Nautique, and two casinos.
Connectivity
Most hotels offer free Wi-Fi. Area codes for landline phones are +33 3 21 05 and +33 3 21 06.
Transport
Gare d'Étaples-Le Touquet is the main train station with regional and intercity connections. The Navette shuttle (€1) connects the station to town on weekends and holidays.
Weather
Temperate oceanic climate (Cfb) with mild temperatures year-round. Summer averages 21°C, winter around 8°C. Rainfall highest in autumn (October-December).