in and around etaples sur mer and le touquet – paris plage
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in and around etaples sur mer and le touquet – paris plage
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British camp <strong>and</strong> the ta<strong>le</strong> of monoc<strong>le</strong>d mut<strong>in</strong>eer. 8 place<br />
du Général de Gaul<strong>le</strong> , 62630 Etap<strong>le</strong>s <strong>sur</strong> Mer<br />
www.musenor.com<br />
Maréis : Sea Fish<strong>in</strong>g Discovery Centre - Etap<strong>le</strong>s<br />
It is an excit<strong>in</strong>g h<strong>and</strong>s-on approach to the lives of<br />
fishermen on l<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> at sea. An <strong>in</strong>formative <strong>and</strong> fun<br />
exhibition. Maréis - La Corderie, Bou<strong>le</strong>vard Bigot Desce<strong>le</strong>rs,<br />
62630 Etap<strong>le</strong>s <strong>sur</strong> Mer. Phone : (0)3 21 09 04 00<br />
www.mareis.fr<br />
Etap<strong>le</strong>s Bristish Memorial<br />
The memorial, by sir Edw<strong>in</strong> Lutyens, is situated on the<br />
site of a WWI military camp. 11000 British soldiers<br />
were buried here alongside 655 Germans. Georges V <strong>and</strong><br />
Marshal Douglas Haig laid the memorial <strong>in</strong> 1922. It is<br />
located to the north of Etap<strong>le</strong>s, on the west side of the road<br />
of Boulogne.<br />
Maritime Museum - Etap<strong>le</strong>s<br />
In this for<strong>mer</strong> fish-hall the history <strong>and</strong> traditions of<br />
the fish<strong>in</strong>g-trade are represented: the evolution of<br />
Etap<strong>le</strong>s’fish<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>le</strong>et from the 19 th century until today.<br />
Bou<strong>le</strong>vard de l’Impératrice, 62630 Etap<strong>le</strong>s <strong>sur</strong> Mer.<br />
Phone : (0)3 21 09 77 21 www.musee-mar<strong>in</strong>e-<strong>etap<strong>le</strong>s</strong>.asso.fr<br />
Le Jard<strong>in</strong> du Manoir d’Henocq <strong>–</strong> Brexent-Enocq<br />
In Brexent-Enocq (near Etap<strong>le</strong>s-<strong>sur</strong>-Mer) : this 16 th<br />
century manor house conta<strong>in</strong>s a medieval garden full of<br />
chestnut trees <strong>and</strong> medic<strong>in</strong>al plants used <strong>in</strong> medec<strong>in</strong>es,<br />
cook<strong>in</strong>g, texti<strong>le</strong>s <strong>and</strong> dyes. 7 rue de la Creuse 62170<br />
Brexent Enocq, Phone : (0)3 21 06 08 55<br />
E: jard<strong>in</strong>sdhenocq@wanadoo.fr or E: guy.<strong>le</strong>bel@wanadoo.fr<br />
Where to Shop ?<br />
The markets :<br />
In Etap<strong>le</strong>s : On Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Friday morn<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> the<br />
town centre, this colourful market is good for fresh<br />
food <strong>and</strong> local produce. Feel free to w<strong>and</strong>er along the<br />
harbour promenade with its fisherman’s stalls <strong>and</strong> enjoy<br />
freshly caught fish.<br />
In Le Touquet : On Thursday <strong>and</strong> Saturday morn<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
held <strong>in</strong> a semi-covered market <strong>in</strong> rue de Metz. From mid<br />
May to September, there is also a market on Monday<br />
morn<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Streets :<br />
In Etap<strong>le</strong>s : There is an attractive shopp<strong>in</strong>g area <strong>in</strong> the<br />
town centre.<br />
In Le Touquet : Rue St Jean <strong>and</strong> the streets<br />
perpendicular to this, are the ma<strong>in</strong> shopp<strong>in</strong>g area but<br />
Avenue du Verger also has some <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g shops.<br />
Perard’s fish soup, rue de Metz is def<strong>in</strong>itely a good buy<br />
to take home with a litt<strong>le</strong> jar of “rouil<strong>le</strong>” <strong>and</strong> some<br />
croutons.<br />
Watch out for “Le Chat B<strong>le</strong>u” <strong>and</strong> “Beussent” chocolate<br />
shops too.<br />
Where to eat ?<br />
Flavio<br />
Luxurious restaurant with gastronomic cuis<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
Menus from : €28 - €95<br />
1 et 2 avenue du Verger, 62520 Le Touquet<br />
E : flavio@Flavio.fr - http://perso.wanadoo.fr/flavio<br />
Le café des Arts<br />
Gastronomic cook<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> an arty decor.<br />
Menus from : €20 - €40<br />
80 rue de Paris, 62520 Le Touquet.<br />
Phone : (0)3 21 05 21 55. www.cafedesarts.com<br />
L’esca<strong>le</strong><br />
Traditional <strong>and</strong> regional restaurant with a friendly<br />
atmosphere situated at the airport.<br />
Menus from : €16 - €20<br />
Avenue de Picardie, 62520 Le Touquet<br />
Phone : (0)3 21 05 23 22. www.esca<strong>le</strong>-restaurant.com<br />
Café des Sports<br />
Traditional Parisian sty<strong>le</strong> brasserie.<br />
Menus from : €15.90 - €18.90<br />
22 rue sa<strong>in</strong>t Jean, 62520 Le Touquet. Phone : (0)3 21 05 05 22<br />
Les 3 Lanternes<br />
Crêperie <strong>in</strong> restored fisherman’s house. Specialities <strong>–</strong><br />
fish <strong>and</strong> pancakes. Menus from : €15 - €26.50<br />
98/100 Bou<strong>le</strong>vard de l’Impératrice, 62630 Etap<strong>le</strong>s <strong>sur</strong> Mer<br />
Phone : (0)3 21 09 52 74<br />
Aux Pêcheurs d’Etap<strong>le</strong>s<br />
Fresh fish top of the menu. This establishement belongs<br />
to the Etap<strong>le</strong>s Fishermen’s cooperative.<br />
Menus from : €13 - €35.<br />
Quai de la Canche, 62630 Etap<strong>le</strong>s <strong>sur</strong> Mer.<br />
Phone : (0)3 21 94 06 90.<br />
E : rp<strong>etap<strong>le</strong>s</strong>@cmeop.com - www.cmeop.com<br />
Activities :<br />
Golfs<br />
Golf La Forêt : 18-ho<strong>le</strong>, 5659m <strong>–</strong> Par 71<br />
Golf La Mer : 18-ho<strong>le</strong>, 6275m <strong>–</strong> Par 72<br />
Golf Le Manoir : 9-ho<strong>le</strong>, 2817m <strong>–</strong> Par 35<br />
Avenue du Golf <strong>–</strong> BP 41 <strong>–</strong> 62520 Le Touquet<br />
www.opengolfclub.com<br />
Sail<strong>in</strong>g : Base Nord<br />
Baie de Canche, Avenue Jean Ruet, 62520 Le Touquet<br />
E : cnt@nordnet.fr<br />
S<strong>and</strong> Yatch<strong>in</strong>g : Centre de Char à voi<strong>le</strong><br />
Base sud, Front de Mer - 62520 Le Touquet<br />
E : charavoi<strong>le</strong>@<strong>le</strong><strong>touquet</strong>.com<br />
Sea Fish<strong>in</strong>g : Bateau Vil<strong>le</strong> d’Etap<strong>le</strong>s<br />
For those want<strong>in</strong>g to experience life as a fisherman, an<br />
experienced team will take you to sea for 12 hours<br />
expedition. 5 mi<strong>le</strong>s from the coast. All the fish you<br />
catch can be taken home with you. Contact : Etap<strong>le</strong>s<br />
Tourist Office.<br />
Beach Horses-Rid<strong>in</strong>g : Centre Equestre<br />
Avenue de la Dune aux Loups 62520 Le Touquet<br />
E : centreequestre@<strong>le</strong><strong>touquet</strong>.com<br />
Beauty Spa Centre<br />
The Beauty Spa of Mercure Gr<strong>and</strong> Hotel will give you a<br />
sensation of well be<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>and</strong> will allow you to relax.<br />
Beauty treatments are dedicated to women as well as<br />
men, <strong>and</strong> are all personalised <strong>and</strong> adapted to your needs.<br />
4 bou<strong>le</strong>vard de la Canche 62520 Le Touquet.<br />
E : THALASSA@accor.com<br />
Thalassa Le Touquet<br />
The centre is situated on the sea front.A preventive<br />
<strong>and</strong> curative therapeutic concept which stems from the<br />
discovery of the biological wealth of seawater <strong>and</strong><br />
seaweed. Whether to chase those aches <strong>and</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>s slim<br />
down or balance your diet, simply unw<strong>in</strong>d <strong>and</strong> recharge<br />
your batteries. Novotel Thalassa Le Touquet (on the sea<br />
front). www.thalassa.com<br />
Aqualud<br />
A waterl<strong>and</strong> adventure park. Relax <strong>in</strong> a jacuzzi, walk on<br />
rope bridge, swim <strong>in</strong> the tide pool or be sucked down the<br />
“Twister” at 70km/h. Bou<strong>le</strong>vard de la Mer 62520 Le<br />
Touquet. www.aqualud.com<br />
Cas<strong>in</strong>os<br />
Cas<strong>in</strong>o Rue Sa<strong>in</strong>t Jean<br />
26 rue Sa<strong>in</strong>t Jean - 62520 Le Touquet<br />
Cas<strong>in</strong>o Barrière Le Touquet<br />
Place de l’hermitage, Palais de l’Europe, 62520 Le Touquet