Le Touquet Short Breaks Guide

With a seemingly unending barrage of special offers across the Channel, the appeal of a short break in northern France is easy to see. As well as the in-bred tradition of stocking up on your food and wine, it’s a chance to sample the delights of the French culture, cuisine, and style.

But, for a little more of that ‘je ne sais quoi’, try heading half an hour or so south of the main Channel ports, to sample to the delights of the Opal Coast. The pretty seaside resort of Le Touquet may have faded a little since it’s pre-war heyday, but it’s still a pleasant place to spend a few days, and a good base from which to explore the surrounding countryside.

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