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Visiting a Brocante or Flea Market

Visiting a Brocante or Flea Market can be the hi-light of any trip to Le Touquet and the Pas de Calais area. The street markets are great places to pick up a bargain or find that rare collectable. Visiting a brocante will give you a unique insight into French culture and can be an exciting way to spend a few hours.

There are around 15,000 Brocantes or "vide-greniers" (literally "emptying the attics") that take place in communities across France.

In Le Touquet there is a regular Flea Market that takes place most Sundays in the covered market area of the town

Le Touquet Flea Market Dates 2019

Sunday, August 11 Sunday, September 8 Sunday, October 13 Sunday, November 10 Sunday, December 15 

If you prefer a more general market then there is a weekly market in Le Touquet  This offers all general goods plus some amazingly fresh fish and locally grown  produce. General Market

There are also many more Brocante’s in the surrounding towns such as Merlimont, Stella Plage, Cucqu, Etaples and Berck. There is even a specialist flea market for the children in Berck on the 23rd  August  2019. Place de l'Funnel  62600 Berck

Merlimont Brocante:

Beach Flee Market. Sunday 18 August 2019, flea market on Beach avenue.

Cucq Brocante

15th August - 35th Cucq Brocante. Flea market of Cucq Sports Avenue and Town Hall Square.

Stella-Plage Brocante

Flea market August 24th. 14h-20h Boulevard Labrasse Stration

Etaples Brocante

Flea market at the gare or station. This is personal favorite of mine as it tends to have more variety and is generally less expensive than Le Touquet. Etaples-sur-Mer  train station Place de la Gare  62630 Etaples

From July 26, 2019 to September 25, 2019

If you are planning on visiting a brocante or flea market then keep up to date with all the latest news on Antique Fairs, Brocantes and Street markets by visiting  www.vide-greniers.org  

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V2 Rocket Launch Sites near Le Touquet

La Coupole Helfaut-Wizernes

Original V2 Rocket at La Coupole

V2 Rocket Launch Sites, A Hidden History of Pas-de-Calais.

 The Pas-de-Calais department is rich in history, particularly WW1 and WW2 history, due to the heavy presence of occupying Germans in both conflicts. The WW1 sites are famous, but the French state has also turned the remains of several WW2 sites into historic destinations. In particular, it's restored the bunkers built as V2 rocket launch sites aimed at England in 1944.   

Barely more than an hour’s drive from Le Touquet, you can visit two fascinating WW2 places in one day.  Both belong to the history of  V2 rockets, the first missiles ever launched. After the war,  Wernher von Braun’s genius but deadly invention became the early rocket technology of the US space program. Most of the V2s that caused so much death and damage in England in September 1944 launched from the Netherlands. However,  the Pas-de-Calais was an experimental and practical site of the V2 rocket programme.

La Coupole: a Megalith for V2s Rocket Launches.

Exterior View of La Coupole

La Coupole is a spectacular place. Squatting the hills near Saint-Omer, it’s a massive dome that hides an underground bunker made up of large rooms and tunnels that any James Bond villain would enjoy.  Its purpose was deadly: but its construction had been too. Hundreds of slave labourers were used to build what was conceived as one of the main V2 rocket launch sites. In the event, the Germans abandoned the bunker after the Allies bombed it in the summer of 1944,  and it was never used for its purpose. 

Nowadays, La Coupole is one of the most ambitious museums in Northern France. This giant concrete dome showcases the scientific and military history of the V2 rockets and a 3D Planetarium about the space age. It also serves as the regional memorial to the victims of Nazi Occupation in France.

A centre to educate and entertain, La Coupole offers several exciting exhibits. It also serves to show documentary films about the Second World War and put on temporary exhibitions.  One such is running until the end of June 2019 - British Aviation in the Skies of Northern France, 1943-1944.  

Attractions

By far the greatest draw are the V2 rockets circuit and exhibits and the Planetarium. Charting the development of V2 rockets from von Braun’s design board up to the end of the war, the V2 circuit explains and demonstrates early rocket technology. It also explores the historical use of V2s against London and other cities.

The Planetarium screens a 3D show three times a day and picks up where the circuit leaves off, taking the audience from the V2 rockets to the moon landings. To achieve full impact, it is experiential rather than documentary methods, so that you are launched into the exploration of space in 3D, with film, sound and light effects.

Le Blockaus at Eperlecques: hi-tech war in the forest

Blockhaus at Eperlecques

Less than half-an-hour from La Coupole, across the Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d’Opale, is the foreboding concrete block known as Le Blockhaus,  a German word meaning ‘bunker’. Using slave labour, the Germans built the bunker as a launch site for the V1 flying bomb (also known as the Doodlebug), and for the V2 rockets. They abandoned its original purpose after aerial bombardments in the summer of 1944, and converted it into a liquid oxygen factory.    While less sophisticated than the nearby V2 rocket launch site museum at Wizernes, the Blockhaus demonstrates the reality of the V1 and V2 programme in its harsh reality.    

Practical details for your V2 launch sites visits.

Allied diagram of the V2 bunker at Wizernes

Directions

To La Coupole, Wizernes by car from Le Touquet: via the A16 and the N42 roads. 

From La Coupole to Eperlecques Blockhaus by car: via the D943 road. 

There is a train from Le Touquet (Etaples) to Saint-Omer, and a shuttle called Moveo from Saint-Omer to La Coupole. 

Length of visit: La Coupole history museum average length of visit: 2.5 hours. 

Open daily from 9AM to 6PM, and in July and August, from 10AM to 7PM. Closed at Christmas and New Year, and every year between the 7th and the 20th of January. 

3D Planetarium: 3 sessions a day, consisting of a 15 minutes introduction and 30 minutes show. Shows available in English via audio sets. 

Blockhaus at Eperlecques: 45 minutes approximately. The area near the bunker is also popular for picnics. 

Facilities at La Coupole: audio sets, shop and café, and a free picnic area. 

Accessibility: both La Coupole and the Blockhaus d’Eperlecques are accessible to wheelchairs. 

Ida tunnel at La Coupole, Wizernes

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What Shall we do in Le Touquet Today

Le Touquet Map

Its tricky keeping the family balance whilst you are on holiday. If you have exhausted all of your ideas of where to go and what to do, then why not take a look at our recommendations on our custom Le Touquet Map. There are lots of choices from theme parks, activity days and great restaurants. Go and explore the fascinating Nord Pas de Calais region of France.

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Twin Town Challenge 2020 Witney Le Touquet

What is the Twin Town Challenge?

SPRING BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND  2020

Established in 2014, the Twin Town Challenge takes place every two years. To date the event has raised over £850,000 for Special Effect. Twin Town 2020 is the final event and they hope to take the fundraising total to over £1m! for SpecialEffect.

Twin towns Witney - Le Touquet, 100 cars, 1 amazing weekend. The Twin Town Challenge is a fun, team-based car challenge. Buy a £500 banger, add your own style and drive it from Oxfordshire to Le Touquet, France, competing in challenges along the way. All to raise money for technology charity SpecialEffect.

What is the Twin Town Challenge? At its simplest, the Twin Town Challenge is a fun charity car rally. Teams buy a £500 banger and pimp their ride however they like. Then over Spring Bank Holiday weekend they take an epic road trip.

The route goes from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire to Witney's twin town, Le Touquet in northern France. Along the way you'll take on challenges and the occasional lap of a circuit. The event is in aid of SpecialEffect – a charity focused on improving the lives of the physically disabled.

They arrange a series of fun events and challenges before the main event to help you get in the spirit and meet your fellow Twin Towners. These will see you rubbing shoulders with celebrities, stoking team rivalries and having great fun.

The big jamboree is in Le Touquet itself, where our French compatriots throw a street party extravagaza. Expect live bands, fine French food and flowing drinks to help you toast your successful trip!

On the return to Merry England, afternoon tea and an awards ceremony round off a fantastic, fun weekend. All in aid of a great cause.

Accommodation

If you are planning on attending the event and you need some accommodation in Le Touquet then please take a look at our website. We  still have availability for this weekend.

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Donate

The Twin Town Challenge exists to support the fantastic work of SpecialEffect. They use technology to bring joy and fulfilment to the lives of physically disabled people. If you can't take part in the Twin Town Challenge you can do your bit by donating. All money raised goes directly to SpecialEffect so please donate what you can today to help SpecialEffect improve more lives.

Every penny you donate will go directly to SpecialEffect. This helps them to provide one-to-one support that enables disabled people to work, play and lead more fulfilling lives through the use of technology.

Your donation will help to pay for occupational therapists, who take the time to understand each person's needs. They then create customised controllers that can take the smallest movements from any part of the body and use this to control games, programs and other technology.

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The Battle of the Somme Guided Day Tour from Arras

Discover the trenches and terrible story of World War I’s Battle of the Somme on a full-day battlefield trip from Arras with an expert guide.

Just  90 minute from Le Touquet to the town of Arras. This is a fascinating day out for all.

Travelling to key battle sites and memorials by minivan, learn about the planning, execution and human cost of the infamous 1916 Western Front campaign. Visit must-sees including Pozieres Ridge and the Beaumont Hamel trenches; pay homage at Thiepval and other memorials; hear soldiers’ individual stories; and explore the grim events further at the Thiepval visitor centre.

Numbers are limited to eight for a small-group experience, and lunch, entry fees, and round-trip transport from Arras train station are included.

Full-day Battle of Somme battlefield tour from Arras, with air-conditioned transport and lunch

Explore the key sites of the World War I attritional campaign of 1916 Walk in the footsteps of soldiers at Beaumont Hamel's trenches, Pozieres Bridge and Schwaben Redoubt Pause at the Thiepval Memorial and learn the in-depth story of the campaign at the Visitor Center Visit other pivotal sites and monuments, including the Australian Memorial and Lochnagar Mine Crater Hear the stories of soldiers and the main Somme offensives from a knowledgeable guide Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people for a more personalised atmosphere

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Pickup and drop-off in central Arras

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Guide

Entry/Admission - Franco-Australien Museum

Entry/Admission - Historial de la Grande Guerre - Musee de Thiepval

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Unique Le Touquet Flight

Overview

Join a pilot on a unique flight and share the cost with him. A great way to discover the beautiful landscapes of this this charming region aboard a private plane. Your Wingly pilot will happily share with you their passion for flying and take you on an unforgettable trip around Le Touquet, providing stunning views of the Baie de Somme and Tréport's cliffs. Please note that the flight schedule is subject to changes depending on the pilot’s availability. Wingly is a Flight Sharing platform. This is not a commercial flight but a private flight operated under the European cost sharing rule (EASA). Insurance is provided by Allianz on each flight. 

What To Expect.

Typical itinerary.

Pass By: Le Touquet Beach Pass By: Baie de Somme (Somme Bay) Pass By: Les Phoques de la Baie d'Authie, Berck,  Return to departure point.

Duration approximately 1 Hour

Prices from £135.99

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The Best Beach In Le Touquet

Le Touquet - likes to publicise its fantastic beaches and quite rightly so. An assortment of signs on the drive into this pretty seaside town ensures you won’t leave without visiting such a fantastic stretch of open sand. 

The main beach has so much more to offer rather than just swimming. There are many recreational activities available such as beach clubs for the kids, Volleyball courts, and crazy golf.  Numerous beach bars can be found below the promenade, perfect for taking a break from a hectic day at the beach. There is plenty to do for all ages, hire a bike, go sand sailing or maybe have a go at wake boarding.  Alternatively why not try the slides and rapids in the Aqualud water park right on the beach. 

Life guards make sure you are safe. The central beach is monitored daily from 10:30 am to 7 pm in summer. You will find plenty of parking available.

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The Best Beach In Le Touquet

Le Touquet - likes to publicise its fantastic beaches and quite rightly so. An assortment of signs on the drive into this pretty seaside town ensures you won’t leave without visiting such a fantastic stretch of open sand. 

The main beach has so much more to offer rather than just swimming. There are many recreational activities available such as beach clubs for the kids, Volleyball courts, and crazy golf.  Numerous beach bars can be found below the promenade, perfect for taking a break from a hectic day at the beach. There is plenty to do for all ages, hire a bike, go sand sailing or maybe have a go at wake boarding.  Alternatively why not try the slides and rapids in the Aqualud water park right on the beach. 

Life guards make sure you are safe. The central beach is monitored daily from 10:30 am to 7 pm in summer. You will find plenty of parking available.

Have fun at the beach in Le Touquet!

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Bagatelle Parc d'attraction Berck - Le Touquet 2019

Bagatelle Theme Parc Opens April 6th.

Fill up with family fun at the Bagatelle Theme park with over 40 attractions and shows.  A perfect crazy family day out that won't break the bank. With tickets from around €19.00 it offers great value for money.  Bagatelle Theme Parc is just a short 15 minute drive from many of our  holiday rental properties in Le Touquet.

Bagatelle is split into 3 areas: Baggy land for small kids.  10 attractions for the little ones including a Ball Pool, Adventure trail, Kidz Coaster, The Captain Baggy. A children's swing boat echoing the larger Pearl Bag ride for Adults. 

Baggy Family – Universe for Young and old Baggy Fun – A good dose of thrills 9 attractions for the more adventurous!

I personally enjoyed the Pearl Bag Swing boat especially if you are at the Bow or Stern. It gives a great sense of fun together as everyone competes to make the loudest wooo! noise

Le Triops - The Big Ride

One of Bagatelle's flagship attractions welcomes you for a thrilling round trip. 45 meters high, 2 tendrils, 1 looping, all suspended in the void! 

The River Splatch

No trip to Bagatelle would be complete without getting wet at least once!  A nice gentle ride on the river in a wooden log with a 10 m drop at the end - great fun for everyone.

Silver Wings

Become the Ace of  the pilots! Ready to fill up with sensations? Enter into the area dedicated to the crazy years of aviation:

Climb aboard your plane and experience the stunning acrobatic flight experience with almost 4G accelerators, weightless dive, looping, spinning ... all at 8 meters in height:

Bagatelle Amusement Parc is open daily from 10:30 AM.

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Wine Club au Feminin - Wine Festival

Organised by the Club du Vin au Féminin. The Le Touquet Wine Festival brings together 85 exhibitors presenting the wine and gastronomic wealth of France. Many appellations are present: Alsace, Loire, Jura, Champagne, Languedoc, Bordeaux, Provence, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, South West ... from the most prestigious to the newcomers all is to discover.  The 35 members of the Wine Club au Féminin, all dressed in pink and black, welcome you and guide you during the show. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the wine festival and upwards of 4000 visitors are likely to pass the gates. Visitors have plenty of time to chat with those who have worked the vineyards and know their product. Wine growers present their know-how and offer advice on tasting, conservation or even food and wine pairing.

Taste buds will be buzzing with a wide range of regional flavors. From foie gras to cheeses and chocolate, gourmands appreciate the many on-site delights.

Why not  book one of our apartments or villas.  Sample some of the great wines the Le Touquet Wine Festival has to offer.

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Wine In France

Regarded as the world’s premier wine making country, France produces eight billion bottles every year. Foreign wines get labelled according to the grape used.  French wine is identified by the soil on which the grapes are grown. The term “terroir”, often heard in conversations about wine translates, as the specificity of place.  This has come to include not only the soil in a region, but also the climate. This is why the same grape variety that is planted in different regions can produce wines so different from each other.

Wine Health

Of course your doctor advises you to drink wine in moderation. Several human trial's have shown moderate red wine consumption to be better for you than not drinking at all.  The antioxidants found in red wine lower incidences of cardiovascular disease, mortality, and type-2 diabetes.

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Trail Des Deux Baies - Le Touquet Trail of 2 Bays Marathon

Trail Des Deux Baies (Trail D2B)

Trail Des Deux Baies on the 27th January 2019 marks the 12th year of the event.  The D2B Trail is a nature run along the coastline of the Opal Coast. Its special features include sand dunes and harsh weather.  Its a challenging course made for adventurers. You can pick your race depending on distance and ability, there are 4 races.

A 42km marathon for seasoned competitors, a great preparation for the marathon des sables or the ultra-trails on a demanding course. Departure from Le Touquet: 8h00 on the beach to the north

A trail of 22km accessible to as many people as possible. Departure from Berck sur Mer: 10:00 am on the beach 

An 11km short trail as well as a golf course. Departure from Stella Plage: 10:30 am on the beach

A 3km short trail for the young competitors. Departure from Le Touquet: 11h00 on the beach

For your  convenience, shuttles buses at the price of €3 will be available Le Touquet -> Berck. You may also wish to take note of the Le Touquet Parking Plan.

Last year over  2,200 participants came to let off steam on the Opal Coast. With over 1200 runners already registered time is running out if you want to book your place on this great run. There two mythical bays of the region which offer the participants and the numerous spectators breathtaking landscapes!

Accommodation - Trail Des Deaux Baies

If you have not booked your accommodation in Le Touquet then take a look at our website. We still have a few apartments and houses still available.  For example our Colomberaie Apartment situated in the heart of Le Touquet - would be an ideal base for your running weekend.

You can register online for the 2019 Trail Des Deaux Baies by visiting the organisers website.

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Air Bnb in Le Touquet

Air Bnb in Le Touquet has many holiday villas and apartments to rent. Started 10 years ago Air BnB has become a major player in the private room and holiday rental market.  With novel ideas and practices they have changed the way in which we all book our holiday accommodation. Instead of owners paying a flat fee to advertise most Online Travel Agencies (OTA's) now charge a percentage to the owner for every booking plus a service charge to the guest.

How Much Am I Really Paying For My Air BnB Rental

If you enquire about an Air BnB in Le Touquet the breakdown of pricing when you book is very clear.  But what could you be paying by booking direct with the owner ? or maybe its cheaper via another advertiser?  The truth; its' that pesky service fee that all the OTA's charge to cover their costs and make profit which bumps up the cost of your holiday. Nothing wrong with that,  they are in business and need to make a profit. But how is the service fee derived for a guest? it is unclear how this is calculated.

As a holiday home owner in Le Touquet this time of year see's us updating prices and checking our advertising for the busy holiday rental booking season. It is generally reported that most sites see around a 17% increase in the level of enquiries between Boxing day and the end of January. Typically we check our prices across all the advertising channels.  Looking at one of our properties for a weekend in March 2019 revealed a range of service fees.

The service fee from Home Away was £68.40 and Air BnB £90.   So that's what the holiday maker will pay as an additional charge.  But don't forget the fee that Home Away and Air BnB charge the owner for each booking. Typically 5% for Home Away  and 3% for Air BnB. So on this £500 example rental that would be £25 for Home Away and £15 for Air BnB.  So booking via Home Away or Air BnB in Le Touquet is unlikely to be the cheapest option available.

Avoid Paying an Air BnB Service Fee

So wouldn't it be great if you didn't have to pay a service fee?  In my £500 rental example above you would have paid approximately £400 for the same property booked direct on our website. You will receive a very personal service and be able to talk to us directly before booking so that you are 100% happy. To check all of our prices and availability for next year please visit our booking page.

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Listen to Jazz In Le Touquet

Touquet Blues Cabaret

If you love Louis Prima, you will love The Primatics! The irresistible energy of the band provides a great tribute to the extravagant 1950’s showman.  Louis Leo Prima  was an American singer, actor, songwriter, bandleader, and trumpeter. While rooted in New Orleans Jazz, Swing Music, and Jump Blues, Prima touched on various genres throughout his career and helped to popularise jump blues in the late 1940s and early to mid 1950s

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Why not come and see The Primatics at the Le Touquet Blues Cabaret on Saturday 27th October.  Venue – Opale Corner, Equestrian park, Avenue de la Canche.  An evening not to be missed under any circumstances for all lovers of a warm atmosphere and communicative swing.

Gilles BERTHENET: trumpet  Simon BOYER: drums  Stéphane BARRAL: contrabass  Fabien SAUSSAYE: piano  Drew DAVIES: saxophone  Marc DELHAYE: trombone

  Tickets

The price is 40 euros for the concert and a meal meal (plate garnished + drink + coffee) 22 euros concert only. Reservations at the Tourist Office on 03 21 06 72 00 or http://www.letouquet.com/ and http://www.jazzautouquet.com/

  Jazz At Christmas Le Touquet

Look out for other some other great Jazz at Christmas events in Le Touquet. All hosted in the Four Season Room.

Gospel Big Band Irish Jazz Big Band Miller Gospel

22nd December

The largest gospel show in the world returns to France for a string of concerts. Supervised by a totally American artistic and musical team, these hundred exceptional singers were selected from 1,500 artists from all over the world.

Big Band

23rd December

Amélie, Eddy & the Big Band of Le Touquet are among the must-see when visiting Le Touquet-Paris-Plage.

By interpreting great Jazz they transmit good humor to Touquettois and passing listeners. The Touquet Big Band from the Harmonie Jazz Band has been composed of professionals and amateurs for more than 30 years 

Irish Jazz

27th December

Fiona Monbet, graduate of the National Conservatory of Music of Paris produces a successful encounter between Irish music and jazz.

Big Band Miller

29th December Fans of major jazz bands will be delighted to discover this prestigious show that perpetuates in the success of the legendary orchestra of Glenn Miller. Original and unpublished images of Glenn Miller’s orchestra are shown on the big screen while artists on stage invite you to rediscover the great tunes like American Patrol, Moonlight Serenade, Serenade in Blue, In the Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo , Stardust, Pennsylvania 6500, and many others.

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Me And My Camera in Le Touquet

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If you haven’t taken your camera out in Le Touquet then you are missing some great architectural  and sporting shots for your portfolio.  There is very little time left to get your entries in for the 2018 Le Touquet Photo competition. The competition is free and open to adults and children. This years theme is Le Touquet Sport  but you must register by October 10th  to be in with a chance of winning.

FOR ADULTS: drop them off or send them by post to: Hôtel de Ville – Photo competition – Boulevard Daloz – 62520 LE TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE

FOR CHILDREN: drop them off or send them by post to: Social Center – Photo competition – Avenue de Villemessant – 62520 LE TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE

The exhibition will take place at the Le Touquet Town Hall from Friday, October 26 to Sunday, October 28, 2018. The hours are from 10:00 to 18:30. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 5 pm, at City Hall.

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The Best Children's Activity in Le Touquet

Festival of Toddlers.

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage becomes a paradise for children this summer from July 18th to August 19th.  For the 11th year in a row, Le Touquet offers an entertainment and cultural fun festival  entirely dedicated to children. Storytellers, Comedians, Musicians, Dancers, Puppeteers and, Street Performers will perform in the town. The interactive shows and demonstrations will captivate  young and old! The Toddlers Festival welcomed more than 5000 children and parents during its 10th year in 2017. In 2018 it continues to develop throughout the town.

Most of the activities focus around the Four Seasons Hall, Ypres Garden or Town Hall. The shows and indoor entertainment will be presented at price of €4  and those outside are completely free !! Various walks will enliven the town centre and the sports facilities of the resort.

Schedule Of Events

Mercredi 1er aout – Jardin d’Ypres Animation / Atelier cerfs-volants Samedi 4 Août – Salle des quatre saisons Jeux géants Monstribilis et Archeodino par la Cie NJOY Mercredi 8 aout – Jardin d’Ypres Animation Structures gonflables Journée petite enfance Samedi 11 Août – Salle Suzanne Lenglen Les P’tites bulles par la Cie La Boussole

Partners Supporting the Event

– Le Centre tennistique Pierre de Courbetin – Le Centre équestre – Le Centre Nautique de la Manche Bertrand Lambert – Le Centre social du Touquet-Paris-Plage – Le Golf du Touquet … et les clubs de plage : – Ojem Mickey et Jeunesse, Hippojem – Caddy sport – Helio plage

We hope you are able to attend some of the events and enjoy the fun with your children.

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Opalaventure Hi Ropes Course Fun - Le Touquet

Opalaventure

The Opalaventure Hi Ropes course is a fun place to get close to nature. Located in a 7-hectares  of forest surrounded by sand dunes and only 400 meters away from the Camiers Sainte-Cécile beach. Neither tree climbing, nor trekking! Safely surf or bike from tree to tree across the forest in the heart of the countryside. The adventure park brings together lovers of extreme sports in the trees. High in the pines experience many different courses. Take a  daunting bike ride across a massive gap! not for the feint hearted but brilliant fun. There is even a baby course, just the right level for 3 year old’s. Slides, tunnels, zip wire and somewhere to sit for parents. Which ever course you chose safety is there number one concern.

The Rope Courses

Toddlers Course

A course with 20 sections at ground level. This course is designed to enable children under 5 to explore treetop courses and be part of the same experience there parents or siblings take part in.

Children’s Course

2 courses designed for children from 5 to 8 years old. The children are attached  by a continuous  line which ensures their safety during the course. There is a small zip line on this activity. The children are supervised by  Opalaventure staff. Parents can support and take take pictures from the trail below.

Discovery Course

This course has three levels and is available for 9 year old’s and upwards. It’s the best way to have fun with your family. The sections are suitable for both children and adults. A perfect course for an unforgettable family day out!

Adult Course

The adult course consists of five courses each progressively harder. Each course is separate and  you can stop at the end of every trail. Do them all or just the ones you feel comfortable with.

Directions

From Le Touquet (10 minutes) : direction Camiers Sainte-Cecile first street on your left after the Canadian cemetery.

From Boulogne sur Mer : direction Le Touquet, first street on your right after the Camiers Sainte-Cecile round about.

From Calais (40min) : A16 direction Paris, exit 27 (Hardelot, Sainte-Cécile).

From Abbeville (40min): A16 direction Calais, exit 27.

From Amiens : (60min) : A16 direction Calais, exit 27.

Prices

Prices range from €15 – €24 with discounts for groups of 12+ people.

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That’s Not All – Electric Scooter Ride

Discover the charms of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Trott’Aventure take you to the paths of the seaside resort, between the dunes and forest, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.