The Opal Coast Of France, Cote d’Opale

The Opal Coast Of France - 2 Caps 

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The Opal Coast Of France - 2 Caps 

If you've ever travelled between Calais and Boulogne on the dual carriageway (A16), your journey may have been fast and efficient but much of the natural beauty of the Opal Coast (Cote d'Opale) will have escaped you. The small coastal road (D940) that links the local towns and villages, meanders along in beautiful, gently undulating countryside, passing by the two caps (two peaks) and many local landmarks.

Sea, rock and soil are the vital ingredients that make up the diverse landscapes of the Cote d’Opale. On a clear day the white cliffs of Dover are visible from vantage points along this coast. It's an area of understated beauty and is famous for its sandy beaches, which although brilliant for families can be very breezy.

From Calais the D940 passes through: Sangatte, Escalles, Wissant, Tardinghen, Audinghen, Audressles, Ambleteuse, Wimereux and finally Boulogne sue Mer.

The sea is the dominant factor on this part of the coast; from Wissant in the east to Ambleteuse to the west a succession of fishing villages and seaside resorts. The area between Caps Blanc Nez and Gris Nez is especially interesting and best visited on foot, on horseback or by bicycle.

Inland the area around Marquise has been dedicated to the extraction of marble for hundreds of years creating a dramatic man made landscape in the process. Well worth a detour.

The area is well equipped for tourists with good quality accommodation and restaurants to suit all pockets. Plus the attraction of museums, designated routes and reception areas.

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