View of Étaples harbor – Fishermen of Étaples loop from Merlimont Rue du Touquet

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View of Étaples harbor – Fishermen of Étaples loop from Merlimont Rue du Touquet

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View of Étaples harbor – Fishermen of Étaples loop from Merlimont Rue du Touquet

01:10

19.9km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Parc naturel marin des Estuaires picards et de la mer d'Opale

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.52 km

Vélomaritime

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8.95 km

View of Étaples harbor

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Etaples, located where the English Channel meets the North Sea, is a port for coastal fishing (sole, plaice, whiting, shrimp) and sea fishing. Due to the silting up of the …

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9.09 km

Sonnenuntergänge

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Well developed hiking and cycling trails

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9.13 km

Étaples: Sculptures and street art

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Here, there is a series of artworks and sculptures, including “BLACK MAN” by Bruno Catalano. Take a stroll and let yourself be transported by these artistic manifestations.

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9.39 km

Fishermen of Étaples

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Part of the GR 120. I passed here on a multi-day hike in August 2022.

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9.54 km

Calvaire des Marins d’Étaples

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The Calvary of the sailors of Étaples is a monument that pays tribute to the Etaples sailors who have disappeared at sea since the 19th century. It is located on …

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10.2 km

84TH ANNIVERSARY OF GENERAL DE GAULLE'S CALL TO ARMS

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84 years ago, General de Gaulle made his famous appeal of 18 June from London, a moment that marked the birth of Free France, an essential resistance movement during the …

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10.4 km

Saint Michael's Church (Étaples)

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The original St. Michael's Church dates from the 13th century and was a cruciform church with an octagonal crossing tower, but it was destroyed during the bombing of 15 June …

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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