The day’s plan was simple: arrive in the morning, have a last delicious lunch, see the Calais dragon, a new addition since our last visit, and enjoy the local sights. Am I surprised that it doesn’t go to plan?
Month: October 2026
2026 Day 77 – Wimereux, Cap Gris Nez & Wissant
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.
