Étaples, Administrative division in Pas-de-Calais, France
Étaples is a small harbor town where the Canche River meets the sea along France's northern coast. The settlement spreads across both sides of the river and centers on its working port and fishing operations.
The settlement grew from the Roman outpost of Stapulae into a medieval trading harbor that held strategic importance during the Hundred Years War. It developed as a major fishing center and maintained its maritime role through centuries of regional commerce.
The Étaples Military Cemetery contains 11,000 Commonwealth soldier graves from World War I, making it a significant memorial site in northern France.
The town connects to major regional centers via the A16 motorway and train station. The harbor and fish market are openly accessible, allowing visitors to observe the daily working life of this maritime community.
The Étaples Military Cemetery holds the graves of around 11,000 Commonwealth soldiers from World War I, making it one of the largest such cemeteries in France. This memorial reflects the town's role as a military hub during the conflict.
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