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Deki Fourcin
December 19, 2023
Hiking
A beautiful beach that is part of the largest seaside resort in the department. Bordered by many restaurants and cafes, the central part is very lively, especially in the summer.
This beach was one of the sites of Operation Dynamo in 1940. 340,000 British, Belgian and French soldiers were evacuated from the beaches and port of Dunkirk, and headed for England.
This beach was one of the sites of Operation Dynamo in 1940. 340,000 British, Belgian and French soldiers were evacuated from the beaches and port of Dunkirk, and headed for England.
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•Andy
June 24, 2022
Hiking
Operation Dynamo was the code name of a military evacuation campaign by the British Admiralty in World War II, in which 85 percent of the bulk of the British Expeditionary …
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•Rombea
May 4, 2022
Hiking
A depressing feeling creeps around you when you think about the history of Operation Dynamo here on the beach. The fear, hope, pain and suffering of the soldiers waiting here in the sand are palpable. "Hundreds of thousands" were waiting on the beach to be evacuated from the besieged city, and a total of around 340,000 Allied soldiers were rescued from French Dunkirk to England.
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Hike a 6.1-mile (9.9 km) loop from Dunkerque, exploring the historic Dynamo Operation beach and ascending the iconic Dunkirk Belfry.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 10 m
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