Le Touquet Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h30 and 17 reviews

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, an elegant seaside resort on the Opal Coast, invites you to explore 17 places of interest in one day. Stroll through its pine forests, admire its Anglo-Norman architecture, and discover emblematic sites such as Sainte-Jeanne d’Arc Church and the Palais des Congrès. This 3.6 km tour allows you to enjoy the charm of this dynamic city while learning about its history and culture through interactive audio guides. - Circuit of 3.6 km to walk in about 1h30 - Explore 17 points of interest including the Westminster Inn and the Covered Point of Sale - Discover the fascinating history of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage through audio guides - Ideal for lovers of architecture, nature and relaxation

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   Eglise Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc

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   Here you are, facing one of the iconic buildings of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage: the Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc church. Its sober, almost discreet appearance contrasts with the whimsical elegance of the city’s villas. And yet, it alone tells a whole section of the history of the

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   Jardin D'ypres

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   The Jardin d’Ypres is a haven of peace in the heart of Le Touquet, a stone’s throw from the Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc church. This small public garden, discreet but neat, bears a name full of history: Ypres, the Belgian city martyred during the First World War, to which Le Touquet is

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   Here you are in front of the charming Petit Château, located not far from Queen Maïté Avenue. Imagine being transported at the beginning of the 20th century: this elegantly opulent building, inspired by Anglo-Norman, reflected the prestige of the rich summerers who came to enjoy

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   Inaugurated in 1974, the Palais des Congrès is an emblematic building of modern architecture in the resort. Built on the site of the old palace destroyed during the Second World War, it was designed by architect Pierre Dufau in a style

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   You find yourself in front of one of the emblematic witnesses of the golden age of Le Touquet: the Hermitage Inn, built in 1904 on the square that still bears his name. At the time, the seaside resort was booming, and this prestigious Inn welcomed wealthy guests from all over the world.

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   Here you are on the Avenue du Verger, one of the most elegant promenades in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Lined with pine trees, charming hotels and Anglo-Norman style villas, this wide alley immerses you in the cozy and refined atmosphere of the resort. This is where the

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   You are here in front of a place that is both charming and full of memories: the Serge Gainsbourg bandstand, one of the symbols of Le Touquet’s cultural life. For decades, this kiosk has hosted concerts, shows and outdoor entertainment, including

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   Spa Shiseido Du Westminster, Le Touquet

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   On your left is one of Le Touquet’s jewels: the Westminster Inn. It is impossible to miss it with its majestic red brick facade, symmetrical lines and Art Deco elegance. Inaugurated in 1924, it embodies the refinement of the resort

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   Phare De La Canche

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   Here you are in front of one of Le Touquet’s most emblematic landmarks: the lighthouse of La Canche. With a height of 57 meters, he has been watching over the Canche estuary and the shores of the Côte d’Opale since 1951. It is not the first lighthouse in the city: its predecessor,

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    Rue Saint-Jean

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    You are now walking in what happens to be Rue Saint-Jean. It is the main and most emblematic artery of the seaside resort of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. It crosses the heart of the city on the seafront to the roundabout of the church of Sainte-Jeanne-d’Arc,

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    This small public garden, named Robert Lassus Square, pays tribute to an endearing local figure, famous for his drawing and chronicling skills, who recounted life in Le Touquet with humor and finesse. A discreet plaque reminds you of his name, but the place speaks

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    As you stroll down Rue Saint-Jean, let us tell you the amazing story of the city around you. Because Le Touquet-Paris-Plage was not born of a port or an old fishing village... but a dream. That of inventing a seaside resort in the

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    Le Touquet is a bit of an open-air museum... but fancy beach version! Here, architecture is a real playground, a unique blend of styles from England, Belgium and northern France. Walking around, open your eyes: each Villa

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    Welcome to Centennial Square. Here, in the heart of Le Touquet, you are in one of the newest but most symbolic places of the city. This esplanade was inaugurated in 2012 to celebrate the hundred years of the town, officially founded in 1912.

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    You can’t miss them: these colourful little cabins, well aligned along the dyke, have become one of Le Touquet’s symbols. They have been part of the landscape since the 1960s, when the resort modernized its waterfront. At the time, we used to come as a family, often

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    Marche Couvert

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    You are in front of one of Le Touquet’s most emblematic places: the Covered Point of Sale. Look at this red brick façade, these half-timbers, this tiled roof, and especially this monumental arch that invites you to enter... The building dates from 1932, and it is

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    Behind this brick facade and this thin slender turret, it almost seems like a story of knights and princesses... Welcome to Villa Le Castel, one of Le Touquet’s first large residences, built in 1904. At the time, she was wearing a

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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