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Leaning Tower – Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach loop from Oye-Plage

Leaning Tower – Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach loop from Oye-Plage

Moderate

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Leaning Tower – Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach loop from Oye-Plage

00:31

12.7km

10m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.40 km for 60 m

After 10.5 km for 65 m

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Bus stop

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669 m

Leaning Tower

Highlight • Structure

The Leaning Tower of Oye-Plage is a German blockhouse from the Second World War, designed to imitate a church steeple and mislead British aviators. Located a few kilometers north of the real bell tower, it resisted post-war demolition attempts, remaining tilted about twenty degrees, hence its nickname.

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4.33 km

German bunker

Highlight • Historical Site

Complex of German World War II bunkers across from the campground.

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5.43 km

Grand-Fort-Philippe Beach

Highlight • Beach

The calvary is located facing the sea. Access to the terrace is free, with a panorama of the Aa channel and its jetties. On August 15, a procession stops there for the traditional blessing of the sea.
Here is the text of the commemorative plaque affixed to this Calvary:
“On September 7, 1947 his Eminence Cardinal Lienart Bishop of Lille inaugurated and solemnly blessed this Calvary of the Sailors and this Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes erected by public subscription by the piety of the inhabitants of Grand-Fort-Philippe in memory of their dead and in recognition of the protection of their patroness Our Lady of Grace during the 1939-1944 war.
Architects M.M. Delcourt Bruyant Contractors M.M. A Cooks Sons »
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10.5 km