Wimereux, Cap Gris Nez & Wissant – it sounds like we’ve travelled miles today, doesn’t it? In reality it’s a series of short hops along the Opal Coast, a mere 24 km in total.
2026 Days 75 & 76 – Boulogne sur Mer
Boulogne sur Mer beckons with the promise of a beautiful cathedral, a fortified Haute Ville and, very excitingly, Europe’s largest aquarium.
2026 Days 73 & 74 – Merlimont & Le Touquet
A short hop down the coast, Le Touquet is buzzing under blue skies. A northern coast holiday hotspot, a mere 260 km north of Paris, Le Touquet is bursting with boutiques, jewellery shops, restaurants, gorgeous Belle Epoque houses and a surprising number of private casinos.
2026 Day 72 – Berck
Conscious of my disappointment on missing out on a seal adventure, Himself has outdone himself – he’s found a whole colony.
2026 Days 70 & 71 – Saint Valery sur Somme & Le Crotoy
We’re in Saint Valery sur Somme on an estuary of the River Somme. The village is neatly divided into three distinct areas so there’s lots to explore.
2026 Days 68 & 69 – Le Tréport
We arrive in Le Tréport mid afternoon. It’s one of three adjoining towns, Eu and Mers les Bains being the other two, together locally known as the Three Sisters.
2026 Days 66 & 67 – Dieppe
Ah the lovely Dieppe. We only discovered it in 2024 and we’re back! Himself dubbed it ‘Honfleur on speed’ the first time around. He had a point – in between the series of harbours, yachts and endless restaurants it’s similar but oh so much larger.
2026 Days 64 & 65 – Veulettes sur Mer & Saint Valery en Caux
No matter how many times you visit a place there’s always something new to discover. How we’ve managed to miss France’s Côte d’Albâtre for over a decade is a complete mystery.
2026 Day 63 – Fecamp & Palais Bénédictine
We’re exploring legend in the world of fine spirits today. What can I say – it’s a sacrifice but someone’s got to do it. 😂 I’m just thrilled to be in Fecamp at all, our 2024 attempt having failed spectacularly thanks to road works and bad tempers.
2026 Days 61 & 62 – Côte d’Albâtre
Leaving Honfleur is a bit of a wrench. It’s the hidden trap of slowing down, you form attachments that have to be left behind.
