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Voykit pocket guide · France
Le Touquet
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
Spend 1–2 days: a half‑day for the beach and market, another half‑day for the museum, lighthouse and a short golf round.
Le Touquet is a compact seaside resort in Hauts‑de‑France. Its main attractions – long beach, historic market, Musée du Touquet and the lighthouse – sit within walking distance of the town centre, so a single day covers the highlights; a second day adds golf or a sailing trip.
- Country
- France
- Local name
- Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
- Best months
- May–Sep (warm beach, fewer rain days)
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, windy)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €55 excl. bed · Mid €85 excl. bed · High €130 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Ambulance / SAMU 15 · Fire 18
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 |
| Baguette with cheese | €4–6 |
| Beach chair rental | €5–8 per day |
| Museum entry | €3.5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LTQ · Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport
- Small international airport, 3 km (1.9 mi) east of town centre; mainly private and charter flights.Small international airport, 1.9 mi (3 km) east of town centre; mainly private and charter flights.
Typical fares
- Paris Gare du Nord → Le Touquet (TER)
- ≈ €35, 2 h 33 min (check)
- Navette shuttle town‑centre ↔ station
- €1 per adult (free <18) (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town centre and seafront are walkable. The Navette shuttle links Gare d'Étaples‑Le Touquet to the beach for €1 (free under 18). Taxis are available 24 h; car rental useful for nearby towns.
See and do
Known for
- wide sandy beach
- Musée du Touquet‑Paris‑Plage
- Phare de la Canche lighthouse
- golf courses in the dunes
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Calais | TER train 50 min from Le Touquet station, €12–15 | ≈1 h total |
| Berck | Car 40 km (25 mi) via A16, about 45 minCar 25 mi (40 km) via A16, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Le Westminster
- 5‑star hotel near the beach, 115 rooms.
- Novotel Thalassa Le Touquet
- Mid‑range chain on the seafront, 149 rooms.
- Hôtel Red Fox
- Boutique 71‑room hotel close to Rue Saint‑Jean.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moiexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the beach? | Où est la plage ?où est la plage |
| Can I pay by card? | Je peux payer par carte ?je peux payer par carte |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Last train from Paris arrives after 20:00; plan for night‑time transport.
- The small LTQ airport has limited scheduled service; check flight availability.
- Beach wind can be strong in winter; dress accordingly.
Le Touquet is safe for tourists; petty theft is low, but watch belongings on the busy beach and keep an eye on personal items in market stalls.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Le Touquet yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- wide sandy beach
- Musée du Touquet‑Paris‑Plage
- Phare de la Canche lighthouse
- golf courses in the dunes
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Le Touquet: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Le Touquet, revision 5244246 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244246
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/le-touquet). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.