How To Spend An Afternoon At Le Touquet Beach France

Spend a dream afternoon in the très chic and utterly photogenic seaside resort of Le Touquet, and make plans to come back, time and time again!

Grab a light lunch

First, have a lunchtime rendezvous at this most iconic venue, not for a sit-down feast but for lighter fare, to enjoy a seafood platter right up on the counter at Pérard restaurant. The place is credited with the invention of the fish soup, but is also celebrated today for its impossibly fresh oysters, langoustines and lobster.

Tee off

Hit the sweet spot

Back into town for a stroll along the main pedestrian street, Rue Saint Jean, with its upscale shops and unique boutiques, where the mandatory stop is a snack at Aux Mignardises, a local institution. Pick a filling for your crêpe or choose from an array of waffles and artisanal ice cream.

Get moving

Time to burn off some calories and you couldn’t be in a better place. Head to the beach rental spots for your choice of sand yachting, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, stand up paddling, or sailing on a catamaran, and even join a team effort in a pirogue.

Go natural

You’re probably ready to downshift, so take a leisurely stroll along the nature preserve that starts on the northern tip of the beach. There’s a choice of three circuits of varying lengths, with over 45 hectares (111 acres) of land with clearly marked walking trails, spectacular dunes and forest, all framed by jaw-dropping views of the beach and the estuary of the river Canche.

Kick back

Wrap up this perfect afternoon back at the beach to watch the spectacular sunset over the water, comfortably perched in one of a half-dozen beach cafés on the sand. Claim a beach chair, order a local beer or a long cocktail. There’s plenty of time to dress for dinner later at one of the fabulous gastronomic restaurants in town, for now – just take a pause and start planning your next trip to Le Touquet, maybe for a longer stay, perhaps a week, or why not the whole summer.

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