Le Touquet Travel Guide: Travel and tourist information, things to do and see in Le Touquet

Le Touquet began life as a seaside resort in the 19th Century. It took off early in the 20th Century when it became the favourite destination of many British and Parisian visitors. To this day its popularity has not waned and on Public Holidays the roads in and out of the resort get gridlocked with crawling traffic.

A large glass pyramid dominates the sea front. This is the Aqualud a watersports centre, it contains indoor and outdoor leisure pools, slides etc.

There are two main sea water therapy centres in Le Touquet. The Thalgo Therapy Centre and the Thalassa Therapy Centre .

Attractions are very tourist orientated and range from lazing on the beach to golf to nightclubs and casinos. The sea front has plenty of parking. The beaches are clean and expansive.

Locality:

Le Touquet is on the north coast of France (41 mls S of Calais, 140 mls N of Paris, Eurotunnel terminus 40 mls, 1½ mls from small local airport with flights across the English Channel to Lydd in Kent). It is on the south bank of the River Canche, bordering an expansive sandy beach, and built on flat land, hemmed in and sheltered from rough winds by a splendid 400-acre forest of pines, silver birches, poplars, alders and locust trees.

This area caters for upmarket and middlemarket couples and families. The accommodation here is pleasant, relaxing holiday hotels and a good choice of self-catering establishments dotted around the woods. 2-stars predominate.

Le Touquet's shops can be found on Rue St Jean and the adjacent streets. Some of the lowest priced food, fuel and other consummables may be obtained in the Hypermarkets. Supermarkets can also offer good deals.

There are 6 mls of rather exposed, fine golden sand invite summer bathing. S of the town are possibilities for sand yachting (windsurfing with wheels) and sailing at championship level.

Several beach cafes, bars and a thalassotherapy centre. Centrally placed is an attractive aquacentre with heated pools, wave machine and a giant water slide.

There is a wide selection of shops selling French clothing, food and luxury products, concentrated on narrow streets in an area of ¾ ml by ½ ml. There is a busy, frequently held covered marketin the area.

During the daytime activites with a cultural feel include strolling among the architectural sights of the town. Sporting activities including bicycles for hire, a racecourse, a choice of golf courses, 40 tennis courts, riding stables, swimming pools and water sports.

The tourist office announces competitions and cultural events throughout the year.

The nightlife here offers a few bars and cafes for the determined partiers; there are also casinos for the more gambling types between us.

There is a good range of restaurants for a small town. The River Canche comes up with some fine fare, but at a price. Some restaurants have impressive wine lists, again at a price. Overall gastronomy in the area is very expensive but the quality is there, you get what you pay for.

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