Travel Guide of Escalles in France by Influencers and Travelers

Escalles is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

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1 - Cap Blanc-Nez

Cap Blanc-Nez is a cape on the Côte d'Opale, in the Pas-de-Calais département, in northern France. The cliffs of chalk are very similar to the white cliffs of Dover at the other side of the Channel in England.

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2 - Wissant

Wissant is a seaside commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

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3 - Kitesurfing in Wissant

Go for a kitesurfing initiation session on one of the most popular spots of the Opal Coast, the magnificent Bay of Wissant, near Calais. Bed&Kite's qualified instructors will take you to the Bay of Wissant and in particular to the Pointe aux Oies...

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4 - Cap Blanc Nez

Cap Blanc-Nez is a cape on the Côte d'Opale, in the Pas-de-Calais département, in northern France, culminating at 134 m. The cliffs of chalk are very similar to the white cliffs of Dover at the other side of the Channel in England.

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5 - La Manche

   6 km away
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6 - Kitesurf in Wissant

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7 - Parc Saint-Pierre

   10 km away
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8 - Cap Gris-Nez

   11 km away

Cap Gris-Nez is a cape on the Côte d'Opale in the Pas-de-Calais département in northern France. It is between Wissant and Audresselles, in the commune of Audinghen.

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9 - Calais

   11 km away

Calais is a city and major ferry port in northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's prefecture is its third-largest city of Arras.

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10 - Nausicaä Centre National de la Mer

   22 km away

Nausicaā Centre National de la Mer is a public aquarium located in Boulogne-sur-Mer in France. It is the largest public aquarium of Europe.

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11 - Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer

   22 km away

The Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer is a castle in the French seaport of Boulogne-sur-Mer, in the Pas-de-Calais département. It houses the Boulogne museum.

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12 - Boulogne-sur-Mer

   22 km away

Boulogne-sur-Mer, often called just Boulogne, is a coastal city in Northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department of Pas-de-Calais.

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13 - Gravelines

   30 km away

Gravelines is a commune in the Nord department in Northern France. It lies at the mouth of the river Aa 15 miles southwest of Dunkirk. It was formed in the 12th century around the mouth of a canal built to connect Saint-Omer with the sea.

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14 - Hardelot-Plage

   33 km away
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15 - Le Touquet

   45 km away

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, commonly referred to as Le Touquet, is a commune near Étaples, in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. It has a population of 4,244 but welcomes up to 250,000 people during the summer.

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Why should you visit Escalles ?

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Learn More about Escalles

The small village of Escalles is located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. It is particularly characterized by its prestigious site, as well as by the richness of its landscapes. In an evergreen valley, Escalles presents to the eyes of all its beautiful beach of pebbles and fine sand, as well as its cliffs with numerous hiking trails. The landscapes in Escalles are breathtaking, and deserve to be seen for a while. On the cliffs or on the beach, activities are numerous and well organized. The most famous tourist attraction of Escalles is the Cap Blanc-Nez, the most northerly cliff of all France, classified as one of the Great Sites of France. Made up of chalk and marl cliffs that rise up to 440 feet (134 meters) high, it is home to an impressive and rich flora and fauna. At the top, bunkers recall the presence of the Germans at this place during the Second World War. The Cap-Gris-Nez is also a geological formation not to be missed in Escalles. Both capes are ideal places to walk and hike, while being surrounded by beautiful landscapes, and also you will have a view of the English coast. The beach of Escalles, made of pebbles and fine sand, is the other natural interest of the village. It can be reached by the village or by a small road directly from Cap Blanc-Nez. It is possible to practice many nautical activities, such as windsurfing or diving. A town a few kilometers from Escalles that you should not miss during your stay is Wissant. It is a pleasant seaside village located on a 7.4 mile (12 kilometer) long sandy beach on the Opal Coast. It is located five minutes by car from the Channel Tunnel and lies between the Cap Blanc-Nez and the Cap Gris-Nez. Escalles is a destination not to be missed during your stay in the North of France, it is full of surprises to discover.

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What are the main attractions to visit in Escalles?

Escalles is a coastal town where life is good, go and enjoy its pebble beaches, but beware of the cold water of the English Channel! A walk on the Cap-Blanc-Nez and Cap-Gris-Nez is a must during your visit, it's not every day that you can admire such landscapes.

Any hiking recommendations in Escalles ?

There are many marked hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails, some of which will take you to the highest point of the cliffs at 436 feet (133 meters).
The village of Escalles is the starting point for hiking enthusiasts. For a walk on the beach, go to the Cran d'Escalles. At low tide, a beach as far as the eye can see opens up to you with a view of the Bay of Wissant and the Cap Gris-Nez in the distance. The GR 120 hike is more than 56 miles (90 km) long and runs along the entire Opal Coast. From Escalles (Cap Blanc-Nez cliffs) you can follow the path overhanging the sea from the top of the cliffs towards Wissant. But there are a lot of other walks to do in the region, these being the most famous.

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