Wissant is located between Cap Gris Nez and Cap Blanc Nez and, in addition to the attractive promenade, beautiful beaches and gastronomy, still has a history as an artists' village. There are information boards all over the place about the formerly resident painters.

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The bay of Wissant presents its many faces to walkers. From the observatories located in the marsh, you can observe sandpipers and lapwing ducks. A path will take you to the top of the Motte du Bourg from where you will overlook the back-shore marsh of Tardinghen ... A breathtaking view of Cap Blanc-Nez, Cap-Gris-Nez and the marsh at your feet. In spring you will discover the gorse in bloom and breathe its aromas of coconut and monoi… escape guaranteed

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Gris-Nez Beach – Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint loop from Cap Gris-Nez

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Beach – View of the hamlet of Griz Nez loop from Wissant

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Location: Wissant, Boulogne-Sur-Mer, Hauts-De-France, France

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Wissant Seafront Promenade

Motte du Bourg

Petit Blanc-Nez

Église Saint-Martin

Mont de Couple

Wissant Town Hall and Saint Nicholas Church Square

World War II Bunker on the Beach

Cap Gris-Nez Lighthouse and Viewpoint

Toller Ausblick zu der Kreidesteilklippe

Blockhaus de surveillance

Les 2 Caps de l’Horloge

View of Hameau du Griz Nez

Wissant Beach and Wooden Groynes

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View of the hamlet of Griz Nez – Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint loop from Tardinghen

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Gris-Nez Beach – Cap Gris-Nez Viewpoint loop from Cap Gris-Nez

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Beach – View of the hamlet of Griz Nez loop from Wissant

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