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Saint-Pol-sur-Mer

Hauts-de-France, France · Europe

About Saint-Pol-sur-Mer

Saint-Pol-sur-Mer is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Cappelle-la-Grande, 55km from Koninklijke Baan Coast Road.

Saint-Pol-sur-Mer is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 23,635, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Pol-sur-Mer 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 Saint-Pol-sur-Mer to your route.

About Saint-Pol-sur-Mer

Saint-Pol-sur-Mer (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ pɔl syʁ mɛʁ], literally Saint-Pol on Sea; West Flemish: Sint-Pols; Picard: Saint-Po-dsu-Mér) is a former commune in the Nord department in northern France. Since 9 December 2010, it is part of the commune of Dunkirk. In 2022 it had 20,346 inhabitants. It is the

Read more second-largest suburb of the city of Dunkirk, and is almost encircled by it. The commune was created in 1877, by its territory being detached from Petite-Synthe.

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Where is Saint-Pol-sur-Mer located?

Saint-Pol-sur-Mer is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0312 latitude, 2.3398 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Pol-sur-Mer?

Saint-Pol-sur-Mer has a population of approximately 23,635 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
23,635
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Hauts-de-France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
51.0312, 2.3398

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 Saint-Pol-sur-Mer

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

De Panne Beach

Belgium's widest sandy beach, famous for land-yachting and bordering the wild Westhoek dunes near the French border.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

In de Vrede

The abbey café opposite Saint-Sixtus monastery in Westvleteren: effectively the only place on earth to reliably drink Westvleteren 12, long rated the world's best beer, at the source with a slab of abbey cheese.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

In Flanders Fields Museum

Set in Ypres' rebuilt Cloth Hall, this museum tells the harrowing story of the WWI Western Front trenches.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Menin Gate

A vast memorial arch bearing 54,000 names of the missing, where the Last Post sounds every evening at eight.

43 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

coastal drive

Koninklijke Baan Coast Road

The N34 'Royal Road' hugs nearly the whole Belgian coast, sharing its corridor with the world's longest tram line and passing Belle Epoque De Haan, dunes and beach resorts.

55 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap Gris-Nez

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

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Saint-Pol-sur-Mer

  • 46 kmCap Blanc-NezDazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
  • 55 kmKoninklijke Baan Coast RoadThe N34 'Royal Road' hugs nearly the whole Belgian coast, sharing its corridor with the world's longest tram line and passing Belle Epoque De Haan, dunes and beach resorts.
  • 56 kmCap Gris-NezThe closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.

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 Saint-Pol-sur-Mer.

Fort-Mardyck

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Dunkerque

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3 km awayPop. 23,213

Cappelle-la-Grande

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4 km awayPop. 8,293

Coudekerque-Branche

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 25,201

Armbouts-Cappel

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6 km awayPop. 2,762

Coudekerque-Village

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,147

Spycker

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7 km awayPop. 1,350

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