Wissant Beach is a sandy beach in the Grand Site de France des Deux-Caps. Wissant is located in the center of a 12-kilometer-long bay that is suitable for walks and sporting activities.
Renting a holiday apartment in Wissant can be part of planning your own trip.
Nature and Coast
The dunes of Wissant are part of Natura 2000 site No. 5, code FR3100478.
Culture
The local history includes the Flobart, the traditional fishing boat of the Boulonnais coast. Its area of use extends from Équihen in the south to Wissant in the north.
The Maison du Pêcheur in Wissant is a small museum about the lives of local fishermen. The building can be viewed from the outside every day from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.; explanations are available in French and English. In the Church of Saint-Nicolas in Wissant, visitors can also discover the legend of Wilgefortis, the bearded saint.
Walks
Several routes explore the history and landscape of the area. The Sentier des peintres in Wissant is 3 km long and takes about 1 hour. The Circuit du Dauphin is 3.4 km long and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Chemin des peintres is an easy walk focusing on the area's art history and maritime life.
Water Sports
Wissant is considered a kitesurfing destination on the Côte d’Opale and is well known among French and European athletes. Visitors can go paddleboarding on Wissant Beach; a board and paddle are provided there.
Getting There
Bus route 427 continues to Wissant from Calais-Ville or Boulogne-sur-Mer.
