Paris by the sea: lovely Le Touquet!
Having the official nickname Paris-Plage neatly sums up Le Touquet. It rapidly overtook Dieppe as the favoured summer spot for wealthy Parisians in the early 20th century and has never lost it. Hansel and Gretel style country villas spread from the town centre along the tree-lined avenues hinting that Le Touquet caters for the wealthiest of (part-time) residents.
Riding, tennis, sand yachting and golf are all readily available and there is a plush casino for after hours entertainment. The indoor and outdoor swimming complex Aqualud on the beach is always popular - being heated all year round with wave machines and water slides. The shopping is typically Parisian – eccentric and expensive – although the market on Saturday mornings is of interest.
