Le Touquet

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The GuardianAug 5, 2026

Catch of the day: a seafood safari on France’s culinary coast

From Calais to Le Touquet, the Côte d’Opale is home to thriving fishing ports, grand old seaside resorts and restaurants serving the freshest seafood Stellio Lestienne, chef at La Matelote in Boulogne’s harbour, shows me his shopping list as we browse the city’s daily morning fish market. He wants to pick up some crab and sole, which are in season, but his usual lobster fisher is still out on h…

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  • Globe TrotterCaféPub where England fans watched the World Cup.
  • PérardDeliWelcome to the offical website of PERARD in Le Touquet - Traditional Restaurant, book online - One of the most…
  • Novotel Thalassa Le TouquetHotelHotel with views of the sunset over the sands and sea.
  • Le Touquet marketMarketFood stalls under soaring wooden vaulted ceilings.
  • La ChopeRestaurantLa Chope, située en plein cœur du Touquet, à deux pas de la place du marché, est un bar-brasserie et une institution…
  • Elsewhere
  • La MateloteRestaurantBoulogne-sur-Mer, FranceChef Stellio Lestienne serves langoustine, hake, and lemon souffle.
  • La Marie GalanteRestaurantAudresselles, FranceWelcome to the offical website of La Marie Galante in AUDRESSELLES - Seafood, read our customer reviews and book online…
  • Hotel l’AtlanticHotelWimereux, FranceWhimsical 19th-century architecture, has had a major makeover.
  • MaréisMuseumÉtaples-sur-Mer, FranceExhibition center and aquarium about French sea fishing.
  • Stay Well Hôtel de FiennesHotelBoulogne-sur-Mer, FranceElegant 1732 townhouse with a courtyard.
  • Chez MimiRestaurantAudresselles, FranceWelcome to the offical website of Restaurant Chez Mimi in Audresselles - Restaurant traditionnel , book online -…
  • annual crab festivalFestivalAudresselles, FranceAnnual event in its 50th year.
  • Boulogne fish marketMarketBoulogne-sur-Mer, France
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