Located on the beautiful Opal Coast, Hardelot is a charming and elegant seaside resort with a "Belle Epoque" atmosphere. With 13kms of unspoilt white sandy beaches providing a paradise for wind sport enthusiasts. Here you can enjoy year round sailing, kite flying, canoeing, sailing and windsurfing - not to mention sand yachting.

It is an idyllic spot to take the children for a summer holiday. Indeed the resort is coded as a ‘kid ’ resort and focus in particular on a welcome, equipment, activities, security, environment and entertainment especially geared for children. Set in perfect surroundings, in the heart of the Regional Nature Park, Hardelot also has all the charm of secluded seaside villas surrounded by dune and pine forests with a wide variety of animal life ( rabbits, wild ponies, birds ) and varied vegetation.

Highlights

The Hardelot Castle in Condette: In the 13th century it was used as a summer home for the counts of Boulogne. The English king Henry Vlll and Anne Boyleyn once lived in the castle. Between 2007 and 2009, Hardelot Castle was extensively renovated and the castle grounds are freely accessible during opening hours and a small museum is dedicated to the aviator Louis Blériot.

The Dunes: Blown by the wind, more than 100 metres above sea level, the dunes of Ecault of Monts Café or St-Frieux are amazing scenery and such not to be missed.

Le golf des Pins: Opened in 1906 and redesigned in 1931 by the famous architect Tom Simpson, this 18 hole golf course is renowned internationally for its high level of game as well for the beautiful surroundings of mature pine trees.

More Info

Office de tourisme de Neufchatel-Hardelot
476, avenue Francois 1er, 62152 Hardelot
Tel: +33 (0)321 835 102
website: www.hardelot-tourisme.com

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