scenic viewpoint
Cap Blanc-Nez
Dazzling white chalk cliffs on the Opal Coast with views across the Channel to England on clear days.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Hauts-de-France, France · Europe
Wissant is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Marquise, 36km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Wissant is a town located in Hauts-de-France, France. With a population of 1,052, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wissant 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 Wissant to your route.
Wissant (French pronunciation: [ɥisɑ̃]; from Dutch: Witzand, "white sand") is a seaside commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of Boulogne, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) west-southwest of Calais on the English Channel coast.
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Wissant is located in Hauts-de-France, France, Europe. The coordinates are 50.8853 latitude, 1.6626 longitude.
Wissant has a population of approximately 1,052 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The closest point in France to England, a windswept headland of cliffs, lighthouse and migrating birds.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Europe's largest aquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France with a stunning open-ocean tank and conservation mission.
18 km · about 20 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
42 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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