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Top Things to Do in Pas-de-Calais
From the Source de Wissant campground, the region unfolds before you like an exceptional, life-size playground. Dunes, cliffs, coastal trails, towns steeped in history, and outdoor activities… whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, exploring the Pas-de-Calais promises to be both fascinating and action-packed. Here’s our selection.
Family and Children’s Activities
Whether you’re traveling with your family and children or with a group of friends, the area around Wissant is full of things to do.
Outdoor activities:
Opale’s Maze: A summer must-do! Come lose yourself in this corn maze. It’s the perfect fun activity to test the sense of direction of young and old alike.
Nature walks: Stop by the tourist office to discover the coastal trails and set out to explore the local flora and fauna.
Cultural Activities: Discover the Pas-de-Calais in a Different Way
Are you in the mood for a city getaway? Here are our suggestions:
- Boulogne-sur-Mer: Don’t miss the fortified Old Town, the imposing cathedral, and its ramparts, which offer a stroll through time.
- Calais: Discover the UNESCO-listed belfry and its famous bronze burghers, and be amazed by the majestic Calais Dragon as it passes along the waterfront.
A Selection of Sports and Outdoor Activities
If you enjoy the tranquility of the trails, Wissant is the place for you:
- By the Sea: Take the coastal trail (GR120) to admire the cliffs of Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez. On a clear day, the English coast will seem close enough to touch!
- On Land: Set out to explore the Boulogne hinterland. Amid lush green hills, unspoiled wooded countryside, and quaint stone villages, the hiking trails offer a wilder and more peaceful side of the Opal Coast.
- Escalles is thebest starting point for climbing to the top of the Cap Blanc Nez cliff
- Hervelinghen: a village surrounded by pastures, perfect for a bike ride through the rolling countryside of the Boulonnais region.
Most of these villages can be reached via hiking trails or the “Vélo route.” Electric-assist bicycles are available for rent in the village center.
