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Le TouquetLe 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep (warm beach, fewer rain days)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, windy)
- Airport
- LTQ
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Le Touquet17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Le Touquet, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyLe 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.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 15 ambulance / samu · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLTQ Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport (Small international airport, 3 km (1.9 mi) east of town centre; mainly private and charter flights.).LTQ Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport (Small international airport, 1.9 mi (3 km) east of town centre; mainly private and charter flights.).
- Getting aroundTown centre and seafront are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry€3.5 (≈ US$5)
- Budget bedBudget hotel double, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LTQ Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport (Small international airport, 3 km (1.9 mi) east of town centre; mainly private and charter flights.)LTQ Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport (Small international airport, 1.9 mi (3 km) east of town centre; mainly private and charter flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
May
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Jun
Best
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
Jul
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Sep
Best
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
Oct
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
Dec
not flagged
3°C (38°F)38°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Nov (114 rain days), driest Apr (50). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Le Touquet: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
77 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8°C (47°F)47°F (8°C)
62 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
54 rd
Apr
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
50 rd
May
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
59 rd
Jun
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
56 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
21°C (71°F)71°F (21°C)
59 rd
Aug
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
73 rd
Sep
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
77 rd
Oct
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
101 rd
Nov
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
114 rd
Dec
3°C (38°F)38°F (3°C)
8°C (47°F)47°F (8°C)
107 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Calais
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
TER train 50 min from Le Touquet station, €12–15 (≈ US$14–18)
Visit the port and the historic town centre.
Berck
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car 40 km (25 mi) via A16, about 45 minCar 25 mi (40 km) via A16, about 45 min
Another beach resort with a lively boardwalk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55 (≈ US$65) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85 (≈ US$100) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × €150 | €150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Navette shuttle (round trip)2 × €1 · check | €2 |
| Golf 9‑hole round2 × €30 · check | €60 |
| Sailing 3‑hour charter2 × €40 · check | €80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €46 |
| Trip total≈ €254 per person per day, bed included | €508≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Baguette with cheese | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beach chair rental | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) per day |
| Museum entry | €3.5 (≈ US$5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last train from Paris arrives after 20:00; plan for night‑time transport.Last train from Paris arrives after 8:00 PM; 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance / SAMU
- 15
- Fire
- 18
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Emergency
- Police17
- Ambulance / SAMU15
- Fire18
Embassy
US consulate in Lille (check address); other embassies in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Paris Gare du Nord → Le Touquet (TER): ≈ €35, 2 h 33 min (check)
- Navette shuttle town‑centre ↔ station: €1 (≈ US$2) per adult (free <18) (check)
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi — Excuse me / Sorry (excusez‑moi)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (où est la plage)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (je peux payer par carte)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Le Touquet. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (warm beach, fewer rain days) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, windy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑share option for coastal rides (check local operator).
- Include a sailing‑charter package in the budget calculator.
Sources
- officialLe Touquet tourism office
- secondaryWikidata – Le Touquet
- secondaryWikivoyage: Le Touquet, revision 5244246 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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