The village was founded in 1883 by Alphonse Bray, shipowner from Dunkirk. At that time, it was still a hamlet and therefore called Hameau de Ghyvelde. After the German attack in 1940, part of the British Expeditionary Force was evacuated from Bray-Dunes to England in 1940 (Operation Dynamo).

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The village was founded in 1883 by Alphonse Bray, a shipowner from Dunkerque. At that time it was still a hamlet and thus referred to as Hameau de Ghyvelde. After the German attack in 1940 parts of the British Expeditionary Corps were evacuated from Bray-Dunes to England in 1940 (Operation Dynamo).

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A bit off the beaten track. Beautiful beach. Relax people.

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Location: Bray-Dunes, Dunkirk, Northern France, France

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