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De Panne
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A seaside resort on the French border famous for sand yachting. It also boasts the most beautiful dunes on the North Sea, along with some stunning late 19th-century villas.
Overview of De Panne
De Panne is a seaside resort on the French border famous for sand yachting. It also boasts the most beautiful dunes on the North Sea, along with some stunning late 19th-century villas.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Nom flamand: De Panne.
- Localisation: on the French border, in the Flemish region.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 10,772 inhabitants (2015).
- Superficie: 23.90 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://tourisme.depanne.be
History of De Panne
What to see and do in De Panne
Dumont District
This district, named after its architects, has around 500 villas (often quite beautiful) from the late 19th to early 20th century.
This district, named after its architects, has around 500 villas (often quite beautiful) from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Beaches of La Panne
These are long sandy beaches plus dunes considered here to be the most beautiful on the North Sea, discovered along trails. La Panne is also a prime spot for land sailing.
These are long sandy beaches plus dunes considered here to be the most beautiful on the North Sea, discovered along trails. La Panne is also a prime spot for land sailing.
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in De Panne
The town has a changeable, windy, and humid temperate oceanic climate, with temperatures sometimes a little low in winter and not too high 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.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Panne | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
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Beaches of La Panne
★★ These are long sandy beaches plus dunes considered here to be the most beautiful on the North Sea, discovered along trails. La Panne is…
Dumont District
★ This district, named after its architects, has around 500 villas (often quite beautiful) from the late 19th to early 20th century.