Wissant

Overview of Wissant

Wissant is a former fishing village turned seaside resort, with a beautiful and long beach between the Cap Gris-Nez and Cap Blanc-Nez. The spot is also renowned for surfing and kitesurfing.

Key details

• Type de lieu: village.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Localisation: on the Opal Coast, in the Pas-de-Calais department, between Cap Gris-Nez and Cap Blanc-Nez.

• Distances:

• Heure locale: Heure : Wissant.

• Population: 998 inhabitants (2014).

• Superficie: 12.79 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Site internet: http://www.ville-wissant.fr

History of Wissant

What to see and do in Wissant

The beaches are Wissant’s main attraction. In total, there are around twelve kilometres of beautiful sandy beaches that draw quite a crowd in season. The spot is also renowned for surfing and kitesurfing.

In the surrounding area

White Cliffs of Blanc-Nez ★★★
Towering cliffs and a lovely panorama at the gates of Calais. Like its neighbor Cape Gris-Nez, it is part of the Caps et Marais d'Opale Park.

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.

Climate and weather in Wissant

The area 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.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Food

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Further information