Le Touquet Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h30 and 17 reviews

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

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

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

Built on the site of the old palace destroyed during the Second World War, it was designed by architect Pierre Dufau in a style

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.

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

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

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

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,

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,

ng 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

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

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

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.

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

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

Welcome to Villa Le Castel, one of Le Touquet’s first large residences, built in 1904. At the time, she was wearing a