scenic viewpoint
Cap Blanc-Nez
Dazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Hauts-de-France, France · Europe
Sangatte is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fréthun, 36km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Sangatte is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 4,170, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sangatte 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 Sangatte to your route.
Sangatte (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃ɡat]; West Flemish: Zandgat) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department on the northern coast of France on the English Channel. The name is of Flemish origin, meaning hole or gap in the sand.
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Sangatte is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9456 latitude, 1.7532 longitude.
Sangatte has a population of approximately 4,170 people, making it a town in France.
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scenic viewpoint
Dazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
4 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Europe's largest aquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France with a stunning open-ocean tank and conservation mission.
26 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
36 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
36 km · about 40 min drive
tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
45 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.
60 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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