View of the port of Étaples
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel marin des Estuaires picards et de la mer d'Opale
Location: Étaples, Montreuil, Hauts-De-France, France
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Long bridge across the Canche river that widens to form an estuary a mile before entering the sea. The town of Étaples dates back to 9th century; it's Latin name 'Stapula' means town fair.
May 23, 2021
The water level of the Canche river is a good indicator of the tides.
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•August 10, 2022
Etaples, located where the English Channel merges into the North Sea, is a port for coastal fishing (sole, plaice, whiting, shrimp) and sea fishing. Due to the silting up of the Canche, the large trawlers mainly operate from Boulogne-sur-Mer, but the fishermen remain attached to the original port.
translated by•April 28, 2023
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