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Discover the best top things to do in Cote d'Opale, France including Reserve Naturelle Dune Marchand, Les Phoques de la Baie d'Authie, Dune du Perroquet, Dune Dewulf, Pointe aux Oies.
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1. Reserve Naturelle Dune Marchand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Mb7400 - London, United Kingdom
A work colleague had to manually ‘force’ me to come here, prior to a work meeting ‘so as to exorcise a bad experience with a French lady’, last year. Fair play to him - it worked. A pleasant early morning jog/run along the beach which is unspoiled and has a natural essence to it. Very cold, but, of course the air is ‘sea fresh’. Parking is good and in close proximity. Well worth a visit, tbh.
2. Les Phoques de la Baie d'Authie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 708 reviews
Reviewed By 476shaunh - Glossop, United Kingdom
The beautiful Bay of Authie extends from the southern end of Berck's gargantuan beach in a satisfying, dune-ridged, forest-fringed crescent, where the tide is either smashing against the man-made boulder barrier or glistening in some unfeasibly distant twinkle. When the tide is two hours out, the seals (a huge collection of Grey and Common) are visible on the sand banks across from the breakwater at a distance of a hundred metres or so. When the tide is fully out (and, MY WORD, does it go out!) at around 18.00/19.00, the seals (who constantly need the proximity of water), can be found alongside the only remaining channel, at the far southern end of Berck beach, as close as thirty metres across the water! This is the best time to view them. Not only are they clearly visible, but many take quick swims and frequently pop-up within a few metres of the lines of humans, eagerly watching and filming them on the opposite bank. When the tide rushes back in at 20.00, the seals are washed back in towards the cusp of the bay and, as they float along, they can be observed as close as a few feet away. We were incredibly unfortunate (the handful of us that had hung on) to witness a baby seal curiously raise it's head on several occassions, just two metres (6 foot) from where we were stood. Fantastic!
3. Dune du Perroquet
4. Dune Dewulf
5. Pointe aux Oies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By blumit - Tallinn, Estonia
What a stunning view. On a good day you can clearly see the coast of England. Did you know that there are more than 500 ships going through the La Manche each day. Definitely go for the short hike, 1,5h amazing trail takes you through the forest and dunes all the way down to the beach. Hike is super easy, perhaps a bit more comfortable shoes are desired, but definitely not a must.
