Whats On In Le Touquet This Weekend 10KM – Half Marathon

Le Touquet Marathon

Le Touquet 10KM and Half Marathon

This Saturday, August 4th see’s the start of the famous race labelled between the Sea and the Forest. Reflecting the unique surroundings of Le Touquet. Departure is at 18h from  Avenue de Picardie! 

The 2018 course, will be identical to that of 2017 and as in previous years implemented under the principle of loops. Two almost identical loops. One for the 10km, two for the half marathon.

Once out of the Quentovic district the route will take you to the Corniche and the wide open spaces of the Canche bay. Enjoy, admire the colours of the opal coast.

After this magnificent section you will pass the nautical center of Le Touquet.  Walking along the Molières you will end with the most exposed part. The rest of the loop will take you through the cool forest and on to the athletics track finish. 

For on-site registration and collection of bibs, go on Friday from 16h to 18h30 and Saturday from 9h to 16h to the  Paul Olombel room at the sports complex.
Whether you are a runner, waterfront or spectator, do not forget to take a look at the traffic and parking restriction plan.  Full information may be found on the official website.

Le Touquet Marathon - Sea

L'itinéraire

Accomodation

If you are struggling for some last minute accommodation in Le Touquet  for the half marathon or 10k run then  we still have some availability. Or alternatively why not extend your stay after the race and enjoy the beach. Please take a look at our St Josse property which sleeps up to 12 people.

The Best Children’s Activity in Le Touquet

Le Touquet Beach Child

Festival of Toddlers.

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage becomes a paradise for children this summer from July 18th to August 19th.  For the 11th year in a row, Le Touquet offers an entertainment and cultural fun festival  entirely dedicated to children.
Storytellers, Comedians, Musicians, Dancers, Puppeteers and, Street Performers will perform in the town. The interactive shows and demonstrations will captivate  young and old! The Toddlers Festival welcomed more than 5000 children and parents during its 10th year in 2017. In 2018 it continues to develop throughout the town.

Childrens Puppet Le Touquet

Most of the activities focus around the Four Seasons Hall, Ypres Garden or Town Hall. The shows and indoor entertainment will be presented at price of €4  and those outside are completely free !! Various walks will enliven the town centre and the sports facilities of the resort.

Schedule Of Events

Mercredi 1er aout – Jardin d’Ypres
Animation / Atelier cerfs-volants
Samedi 4 Août – Salle des quatre saisons
Jeux géants Monstribilis et Archeodino par la Cie NJOY
Mercredi 8 aout – Jardin d’Ypres
Animation Structures gonflables
Journée petite enfance
Samedi 11 Août – Salle Suzanne Lenglen
Les P’tites bulles par la Cie La Boussole

Partners Supporting the Event

– Le Centre tennistique Pierre de Courbetin
– Le Centre équestre
– Le Centre Nautique de la Manche Bertrand Lambert
– Le Centre social du Touquet-Paris-Plage
– Le Golf du Touquet
… et les clubs de plage :
Ojem Mickey et Jeunesse, Hippojem
– Caddy sport
– Helio plage

We hope you are able to attend some of the events and enjoy the fun with your children.

Le Touquet Parking

Car Parking Le Touquet

Le Touquet Parking

Parking in Le Touquet is not normally a problem with a number of options available.
There are large car parks down by the beach that span the entire length of the promenade. Within the town if you want to just stop, pick up or drop there are a few monitored bays close to the main shops. These bays are free for one hour. They have a bollard with a countdown display that starts ticking as soon as you drive up. In theory they phone home to alert the police when the hour is up.

There is plenty of other on street parking within Le Touquet where the price varies depending on which zone you park in. As a general rule in the central area you will pay €2 per hour and in the outer zone the cost is €1. Payment is easy with the ticket machines at sensible intervals accepting Cash or Credit Cards.

Parking Restrictions

Green Zone

In the Green Zone payment is required for weekends, public holidays and the entire months of July and August. Throughout the rest of the year Green Zone parking is Free. Charges are due between 09:00 and 19:00 hours. Lunchtime parking between 12:30 and 14:30 hours is free at anytime.  The maximum you pay is for 8 hours in any day.

Red Zone

In the Red Zone payment is required at all times of the year. Charges are due between 09:00 and 19:00 hours. Lunchtime parking between 12:30 and 14:30 hours is free at anytime.

Parking Fines

Parking fines  approximately equate to the cost of a full days ticket. In my experience the cost doesn’t seem prohibitive however the time and effort required to actually pay any fine is expensive. 

Parking Tips

There is free parking directly in front of the Aqualud  during office hours between 09:00 and 14:30 hours.
If you park outside of the Green Zone on street parking is free. Le Touquet centre is relatively small so it is not that far to walk 

Property Parking

Most of our rental  properties have allocated or on site free parking. Our larger villas have plenty of space for a number of cars. Please check the details for each holiday rental property when making a reservation.

Le Touquet Parking Zones

Le Touquet Parking Zones

Download the full version of this map.

Information provided here is a guide only and may be subject to change by Le Touquet town. Please check local signs before parking. No responsibility can be taken for any fines incurred as a result of information provided here.

If you have any local information or tips you would like to give for parking in Le Touquet then please feel free to add a comment.

Opalaventure Hi Ropes Course Fun – Le Touquet

Hi Ropes Course Le Touquet

Opalaventure

The Opalaventure Hi Ropes course is a fun place to get close to nature. Located in a 7-hectares  of forest surrounded by sand dunes and only 400 meters away from the Camiers Sainte-Cécile beach. Neither tree climbing, nor trekking! Safely surf or bike from tree to tree across the forest in the heart of the countryside. The adventure park brings together lovers of extreme sports in the trees.
High in the pines experience many different courses. Take a  daunting bike ride across a massive gap! not for the feint hearted but brilliant fun.
There is even a baby course, just the right level for 3 year old’s. Slides, tunnels, zip wire and somewhere to sit for parents. Which ever course you chose safety is there number one concern.

The Rope Courses

Toddlers Course

A course with 20 sections at ground level. This course is designed to enable children under 5 to explore treetop courses and be part of the same experience there parents or siblings take part in.

Children's Course

2 courses designed for children from 5 to 8 years old. The children are attached  by a continuous  line which ensures their safety during the course. There is a small zip line on this activity.
The children are supervised by  Opalaventure staff. Parents can support and take take pictures from the trail below.

Discovery Course

This course has three levels and is available for 9 year old’s and upwards. It’s the best way to have fun with your family. The sections are suitable for both children and adults. A perfect course for an unforgettable family day out!

Adult Course

The adult course consists of five courses each progressively harder.
Each course is separate and  you can stop at the end of every trail. Do them all or just the ones you feel comfortable with.

Directions

  • From Le Touquet (10 minutes) : direction Camiers Sainte-Cecile first street on your left after the Canadian cemetery.
  • From Boulogne sur Mer : direction Le Touquet, first street on your right after the Camiers Sainte-Cecile round about.
  • From Calais (40min) : A16 direction Paris, exit 27 (Hardelot, Sainte-Cécile).
  • From Abbeville (40min): A16 direction Calais, exit 27.
  • From Amiens : (60min) : A16 direction Calais, exit 27.

Prices

Prices range from €15 – €24 with discounts for groups of 12+ people.

That's Not All - Electric Scooter Ride

Discover the charms of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Trott’Aventure take you to the paths of the seaside resort, between the dunes and forest, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.

Cycling Holidays in Le Touquet

Cycling-Le Touquet

Cycling In Le Touquet

Le Touquet is a great place to base yourself for a cycling holiday.  The town boasts over 10km of cycling trails around the town and forest areas.  There is a great choice of routes depending on if you want to go for a few hours or fancy something more challenging.
 
Rent a bike from one of the many hire shops in town and head towards the airport and riding stables. On route you will experience some great views of the Canche Bay. Riding through the residential part of the town  is very pleasurable, marvel at the beauty of the multi million Euro Art Deco Villas.  Alternatively head out of town along Avenue Francois Godin towards the beach at Stella Plage.  Stella Plage is another small beach resort sharing the same stretch of golden sand with Le Touquet. The advantage is that Stella is always much quieter than Le Touquet. You will find  some small intimate cafes and restaurants with a family feel.
 
Traffic in Le Touquet is light so even if you are not on a cycle path you should never feel intimidated. There are lots of other cyclist around so generally motorists are more aware of your presence.
 
Another notable route, recommended at sunset,  runs from the Thalassa  Sea Water Spa Centre along the beach to the yachting centre at La Baie de Canche.  En route there are many worthy stopping points to admire the sunset.
Cycling LeTouquet Sunset

If you are renting one of our villas such as LOpale in Allée de Jonquilles then it is possible to gently cruise all the way to the beach, stress free on a great cycle route. Alternatively if you are staying in the Lakeside development of May Village just filter into the cycle lane passing by the entrance.

Cycle Route Map Le Touquet

Le Touquet Cycle Route

Beach Volleyball Tournament Le Touquet

Beach Volleyball Le Touquet

Beach Volleyball Returns to Le Touquet.

Between the 4th and 8th July Le Touquet plays host to one of the biggest Volleyball tournaments of the national circuit. The 8th Open Beach Volley and the Tournée des Sables.  All the action takes place on the beach close to the Aqualud water park. Come and discover high-level beach volleyball in a summer atmosphere!  Hosted by the Le Touquet A.C. Volley-Ball & Beach Club Its a great event for kids and promises to be an exciting few days.

If you want to have a go, improve your  Volleyball or find out what a Pancake is the club is open all summer long. Located on the Patio Central by the Promenade. Activity focuses on morning workout sessions  10 until 12, followed by tournaments between 14:30 and 18:30.  Friday Afternoon is set aside for Youth Tournaments.

The Ladies and Men’s Beach volleyball competition is located just a short 5 minute drive from our L’Opale holiday rental villa.

Nuit de Jeu

Nuit-du-Jeu

Have some fun at the Nuit de Jeu or Night of Games.

The Games Night or Nuit de Jeu aims to gather all the generations together for the evening. This is an opportunity to find pleasure in playing with family and friends. An original idea where good mood,  pleasure and sharing are gathered around the game. 
Discover a panel of simple and modern board games that should delight young and old. Why not try some new games that you have never played before? 

Friday, May 25th from 8pm to 8am 

The Games Night takes place at the Corderie Hall in Etaples just a short drive from our Holiday Accommodation.

Entry is FREE 

Information: 03 21 89 62 51 
Event Services

Monopoly Nuit du Jeu

The Best Walking Tour In Le Touquet

Toad_LeTouquet

Come and enjoy the scenic beauty of the Canche estuary on this guided walking tour of the Canche Nature park. Covering some 45 hectares the guide will help  you discover the beach and the formation of its dunes. You will have the chance to see the many migratory birds or maybe even the seals that occasionally come to bask on the golden sandbanks.

The tours start from the reception of the Nautical Centre in the Bay of Canche.
1 Avenue Jean Ruet
Le Touquet

The guided walking tours are offered by the Tourist Office of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage and are scheduled on the dates below. Reservations may be made at the Tourist Information Office.

Snipe_LeTouquet

Duration 2 Hours.

Sunday May 6th at 10am
Tuesday, May 8 at 10am
Thursday, May 10 at 10am
Sunday May 20th at 10am
Sunday, May 27 at 10am (free as part of the Festival of Nature)


Prices :

7 €- Adults
5 € – Children 5-12 years
19 € – Families (2 adults-2children)

The Canche made history in 1976 when a conservation battle for protection of the coastline estuary was won. Since then the  natural environment has flourished.

The coastal dunes and marshes  are home to vast range diverse  wildlife. Migratory birds  such as the nightjar, woodlark, several types of warblers, snipe, oyster catchers are all to be seen by those with a keen eye. The area also provides shelter for mammals such as deer, wild boar, foxes, badgers, stoats, squirrels and rabbits. Common toads, newts and frogs are also to be found in abundance

Canche_Estuary_Le Touquet

So why not breathe the invigorating air and enjoy nature at its best.

Book now as spaces are limited.

If you are thinking of coming to Le Touquet for a short break or summer holiday we still have some great holiday rentals available for May and June. Take a look at our  availability  page to book.

Ride The Tourist Train in Le Touquet

Le Touquet Tourist Train

Discover  Le Touquet from the comfort of the pretty little tourist train. Hop on the train outside the Aqualud and take an enchanting tour of the town. The route takes you from the promenade to the  town centre. You will pass  historical monuments, the forest with its sumptuous villas, and the equestrian park. A great way to discover the town.
Tours are conducted in French and English and take  approximately 40 minutes.
Hop on for a great ride and buy your ticket on the train.

Available from Easter to October and during school holidays.

Rates : 
– Adults: 7 € 
– Children up to 12 years old: 4 € 
– Groups (from 20/25 people – all year on reservation): 6,50 € per person half an hour 

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