Le Touquet - Paris Plage is a beautiful 1920's style holiday resort located on the part of the French coastline called "Côte d 'Opale" (the "Opal Coast") complete with glorious beaches and magical pine forests. Regular flights and proximity to the Channel ports of Calais and Boulogne make Le Touquet restaurants a real possibility for lunch. Stay longer in Le Touquet and discover many attractions including golf, sand yachting, horse riding, casinos and the fabulous Aqualud water sports centre . Set within superb natural surroundings - between the Forest and the Dunes - Le Touquet Golf Club is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Since 1904, it has been of prime importance to this seaside resort of the Opal Coast. The excellent market, quaint shops, boutiques and lively discothèques complete this French potpourri.

For the younger kids there is a fabulous old carousel, and some cute little wooden wheeled horses. For the older ones, there is a paved promenade above the beach, which would be the perfect place for lazy meander on a summer's afternoon.

It really is a four season town, with weekends regularly bringing anything from art exhibitions and wine festivals to concerts and sports events.

Highlights

Le centre de Thalasso du Touquet: Opened in 1974 and based on an idea by Louison Bobet, the famous cycling champion, it offers a huge range of sea and seaweed based therapies said to alleviate stress, arthritis and rheumatism. The glass walled relaxation room overlooks the beach where sand yachters can be seen speeding across the sand dunes at the whim of the wind.

Spending a few of days here is a great way to see the world as brighter place!

More info

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage Tourisme
Place de l’Hermitage, 62520 Le Touquet
Twin town : Witvey (Oxfordshire)
Tel : +33 (0)321 067 200
Website: www.letouquet.com

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