Équihen-Plage

Équihen-Plage is a coastal commune in northern France with several sandy and pebble beaches backed by natural chalk cliffs. Multiple wooden stairways provide access to different beaches, each offering distinct settings for swimming, walking, and seaside activities.

This fishing village grew along the English Channel coast and gradually became a residential settlement. World War II brought severe destruction that led to reconstruction and transformation of the village layout.

The Saint-Pierre church displays post-war architecture that shapes the village center, reflecting how this community rebuilt itself after destruction.

The beaches are accessible via well-marked wooden stairways that descend to the sand and pebbles. Visit at low tide to see more beach space and find better conditions for swimming and exploring the shoreline.

Abandoned fishing boats were converted into homes and created an entire neighborhood called 'quilles en l'air' that existed until World War II. This resourceful settlement demonstrates how local fishermen ingeniously recycled maritime materials into living spaces.

Location: Pas-de-Calais

Location: arrondissement of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Elevation above the sea: 68 m

Shares border with: Le Portel, Outreau, Saint-Étienne-au-Mont

Address: 2 place Albert-Bécard, 62224 Équihen-Plage

Phone: +33321990543

Email: mairie.equihen.plage@wanadoo.fr

Website: http://ville-equihen-plage.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.67694,1.57250

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59