Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Canche

The Réserve naturelle nationale de la baie de Canche is a protected coastal area featuring sand dunes, salt marshes, and tidal channels along the northern French coast. The landscape consists of interconnected habitats that create conditions for diverse plant and animal life.

The estuary took its current form through centuries of tidal action and coastal erosion patterns. Human settlement in surrounding areas gradually shaped the relationship between the waterway and the land.

The reserve attracts birdwatchers who come to observe migrating species passing through the estuary during seasonal transitions. The wetlands and dunes support wildlife that depends on this coastal landscape for survival and reproduction.

The reserve can be explored on foot using several marked paths that vary in length and terrain difficulty. Plan your visit during calm weather when trails are easier to navigate and wildlife is more active.

The sand dunes support specialized plants that have adapted to salty and windy coastal conditions. This vegetation demonstrates how life can thrive in harsh environmental settings.

Location: Camiers

Location: Étaples

Location: Lefaux

Inception: September 7, 1987

Address: Rte d'Etaples, 62176 Camiers, France

Website: http://eden62.fr/espaces-naturels-a-decouvrir/les-espaces-naturels-sensibles-2/reserve-naturelle-nationale-de-la-baie-de-canche

GPS coordinates: 50.54889,1.61139

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06