Merlimont Plage

The town of Merlimont Plage is a seaside town in Northern France located in the Pas-de-Calais region, just off the English Channel. It is well known for its beautiful sandy beaches and stunning coastline, which has attracted visitors from all over the world since the 19th century. It is 5 miles from the popular seaside resort of Le Touquet.It is a simular distance to the town of Berck sur mer on the D940

We visited the town just before the start of the Summer holidays.It was also mid week and about to rain so the seafront area where I took my photos was deserted. Plus it was about 12.30 pm I still can not get use to most thing shutting down between 12 and 2 everyday. We had no problem parking so we had a walk along the sea front and a couple of streets off.Before it started to rain quite hard so it was back to the car.We headed off to a place that is open the Mcdonalds at Etaples.The fishing port is a 10 minute drive away.

The town was first mentioned in the 12th century and has a long history of trade and fishing. It was also an important port and military base during the First World War. Today, Merlimont Plage is a popular tourist destination with many attractions and activities to enjoy.

The town's main attraction is its lovely beach, which stretches for over two miles and is lined with traditional beach huts. Other attractions include the historic Casino de Merlimont, an 18th-century lighthouse, and a museum dedicated to the history of the town. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants to explore.

For nature lovers, there are numerous parks and nature reserves in and around Merlimont Plage, including the Parc Naturel de la Baie de Somme and the Parc Naturel du Marquenterre. There are also plenty of walking and cycling trails in the area.

Nearby cities to visit include the historic town of Boulogne-sur-Mer and the resort town of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. There are also day trips to the nearby island of Jersey, which is a popular destination for seafood lovers.