It seems surreal after the events of the past few days that we were in France recently showing POD the Opal Coast. Little did we know there was so much to see, from the obelisk at Cap Blanc Nez and Batterie Todt at Cap Gris Nez to Audresselles, Wimereaux. Having stayed in Boulogne-sur-Mer and explored the old town, we visited fishing village Ambleteuse before checking out the pretty seaside town of Wissant.
Located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, it’s just over ten miles from Boulogne and about the same from Calais. It’s one of the last villages in France that uses a flobart which is a type of wooden boat. It’s also a mecca for surfing which was evident when we arrived. Hundreds upon hundreds of kite surfers and surfers enjoying the wind and the waves.
It certainly wasn’t a day for paddling, not just because the waters were busy but as it was a little chilly. Even POD, who is almost always warm, had to wear her beach robe over her clothes! The skies were the most fabulous shade of blue though and the sun shone brightly making for smiles all round. First stop was a carousel ride where POD got to whizz round on a pig pointing at various things that caught her attention. Having discovered the larger restaurants in Wissant finish serving at 2pm (clearly an error on our part!), we found a great place that served tasty moules and frites outside. After a little encouragement, POD even tried one too – we’d eaten the rest!
Down at the beach, there were kite surfers and surfers a plenty, many of whom were in wetsuits. We spent a while watching them before making our way towards the giant sand dunes. POD joined some of the other children running down the banks at great speed trying not to fall over. She did eventually much to the amusement of POD and nearby onlookers! Wissant is a beautiful little village and it would have been great to stay longer than we did although we did manage to squeeze in a lolly before we left for Calais.
Check out all those windsurfers. The French really do love it. Looks like a lovely stop and the Pas de Calais region has so much more to offer than people expect.
It looks like a beautiful place to visit Charly. I’d love to see more of France. x
Oh such a wonderful place. I live near a beach that is great for kite surfing. it is so much fun to watch
Always squeeze in time for a lolly!!! Lovely photos as always – POD will have so many memories to look back on when she’s older! x
Oh, that gorgeous sunshine, it makes such a difference to one’s spirit and does produce some rather gorgeous photos too! We love France, we drove this year at Easter to visit my brother and we would do it again in a heartbeat!xx
Gorgeous photos!
I live right near the beach and I love it, just watching the waves makes me feel better usually although I prefer it in the bad weather oddly enough x
Such lovely photos, the place looks really pretty.
This looks like a gorgeous place and it sounds like you had a fun time there.
Wow what a lovely looking place – so pretty, I don’t think I’ve heard of Wissant before. x
Great pictures – especially POD on a pig!
I used to know this area well when I lived in Calais (the only good thing about living in Calais was the wonderful area around it and the proximity to so many great day trips!!!) I shouldn’t bang on about it as I’m getting boring but really….I’d love to see some of these France posts linked to #AllAboutFrance!!! It’s such an under appreciated area that I think your posts would make a great contribution. But whether you link or now at least I get to appreciate your lovely photos.
What lovely little place, I love your photos especially the lollipop :O)
Oh to be warm and sunny and charging around a beach again. She looks like she was having a blast
I can feel the air on my cheeks and smell the sea. Look at that blue sky, what a fabulous time you had.
I’ve never explored the Pas de Calais region of France, it looks so very pretty and I love all of those kite surfers; it looks amazing. Oh, to be on a warm, sunny beach instead of listening to Storm Barney whistling through the wind!
Lovely photos, as always
xx
Looks such a beautiful place, I’d like to visit places like this one day. Charming feel to it through your pictures.
I love the look of all those kites in the sky! What fun and what a great looking place.
Gorgeous photos! POD always looks so smiley, what’s your secret?! Sounds like a wonderful time was had as well.