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Cape Gris-Nez
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Cape Gris-Nez
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This is the closest point in France to England. It is a cliff area from which you can observe cross-Channel traffic.
Overview of Cape Gris-Nez
This is the closest point in France to England. It is a cliff area from which you can observe cross-Channel traffic.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Area: 1.37 km².
- Altitude:
- Website: http://www.lesdeuxcaps.fr
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Climate and weather
The site has a "changeable" oceanic climate—mild, windy, and humid—with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter. The best time to visit is from late May to mid-September.