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Etaples is a small fishing port a few miles from the seaside town of Le Touquet.

It is a working fishing port on the river Canche.

You can buy fresh fish from the boats.

Or the fish market on a Tuesday and Friday.


Etaples town square


Etaples France fishing port picture

The town has several nice restaurants if you want to eat out. The sea life centre is good on Boulevard Bigot Descelers 62630 it is about half a mlie from the town centre

You can go on boat trips in the estuary or see the reserve naturelle de la Baie de la Canche with over 420 plant species.

The town was a training camp in WW1 and has the largest War Commission cemetery in France. The Military Cemetery is to the north of the town, it has over 11,000 graves.

Popular Hotels in the town

Le Manoir a short drive from Etaples


Vine-covered country house built in 1911- was a family residence.

Nowadays converted to a 3 star hotel- Le Manoir- offers the ideal venue for those seeking serenity and seclusion.

In this peaceful setting- the restaurant serves fresh seafood specialties all year round.

In the summer- enjoy your lunch on the sunny terrace.

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy tennis on the hotel s hard court or swim in the spacious heated outdoor pool overlooking or at the nearby sandy beaches of Le Touquet

Le Manoir Hotel in Le Touquet


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The picture was taken in the harbour area you can see the fish markets across the road

Etaples France fish market picture

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