Wissant Beach

Plage de Wissant

A broad sandy beach and fishing village between the two capes, with vast tidal flats at low tide, ideal for kitesurfing and sand yachting.

Wissant sits in the middle of the bay between Cap Gris-Nez and Cap Blanc-Nez, making it the best base for exploring both capes. The beach is about 12 km long, and at low tide large expanses of flat wet sand are exposed, mirroring the sky. Kitesurfing and sand yachting are common here, and toppled Second World War bunkers lie on the sand. The town keeps the traditional flat-bottomed fishing boat called the flobart, and has seafood restaurants and crêperies. Access is free, with lifeguards in summer.

Opening hours

All day

Beach · Kitesurfing · Fishing village

Nearby sights

Cap Blanc-Nez
Atlantic Wall Museum (Batterie Todt)
Cap Gris-Nez
Audresselles
Fort Mahon, Ambleteuse
Dunes de la Slack
Wimereux
Column of the Grande Armée

Places to eat nearby

Chez Nicole
La Sirène
La Plage
Chez Mimi