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Étaples

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Étaples

Étaples is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cucq, 34km from Baie de Somme.

Étaples is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 11,397, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Étaples sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Étaples to your route.

About Étaples

Étaples or Étaples-sur-Mer (French pronunciation: [etapl syʁ mɛʁ]; Picard: Étape or Étape-su-Mér; formerly Dutch: Stapele; West Flemish: Stoapel) is a commune in the department of Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, northern France. It is a fishing and leisure port on the Canche river.

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Étaples offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Étaples located?

Étaples is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 50.5219 latitude, 1.6332 longitude.

What is the population of Étaples?

Étaples has a population of approximately 11,397 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
11,397
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
50.5219, 1.6332

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Étaples

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Nausicaá – National Sea Centre

Europe's largest aquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France with a stunning open-ocean tank and conservation mission.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Baie de Somme

A vast shimmering bay of mudflats, seals and salt-marsh: one of France's great natural estuaries.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap Gris-Nez

The closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap Blanc-Nez

Dazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Étaples

  • 39 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
  • 45 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
  • 72 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Étaples.

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 5,696

Cucq

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 5,050

Camiers

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 2,325

Saint-Josse

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,088

Dannes

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,286

Merlimont

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 2,960

Neufchâtel-Hardelot

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 3,693

Montreuil

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 2,715

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