Cap Blanc Nez, Chalk cape in Pas-de-Calais, France
The white chalk cliffs of Cap Blanc-Nez rise 134 meters above the English Channel, forming a natural barrier along the northern French coastline.
The Dover Patrol Monument stands atop the cliff, marking the strategic position where forces maintained channel safety during World War I.
The cape served as a crucial point in the eighteenth-century trigonometric survey connecting the Paris Observatory to the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
Multiple marked trails lead visitors through the protected area, with dedicated parking spaces available at the base of the cliff.
The chalk composition of Cap Blanc-Nez mirrors the geology of the Dover cliffs across the Channel, demonstrating the ancient connection between France and England.
Location: Pas-de-Calais
Elevation above the sea: 158 m
GPS coordinates: 50.92633,1.71106
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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