Dunes D'Ecault, Protected coastal area in Pas-de-Calais, France.
The Dunes d'Ecault extend across 158 hectares, forming the largest dune system in northern France between Equihen-Plage and Saint-Etienne-au-Mont municipalities.
The dune system began forming in the late 17th century through sand movements, with World War II concrete bunkers now integrated into the landscape.
The Dunes House, known as Arena, conducts educational tours explaining the environmental protection measures and local ecosystem management strategies.
The main dune trail stretches 4.7 kilometers, with visitors required to keep dogs on leashes, stay on marked paths, and refrain from picking plants or cycling.
The dunes contain five distinct formations: embryonic dunes, white dunes with marram grass, grey dunes with moss and lichen, shrub dunes, and forested dunes.
Website: https://parc-opale.fr
GPS coordinates: 50.65750,1.58083
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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