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Compared to more southerly destinations, the beaches of northern France do not always get the attention they deserve. This is a mistake! The Opal Coast has some of the most beautiful seashores in France. In particular around the Caps Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez. A must-see during your camping holiday in the Hauts-de-France<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Since 1987, the Deux Caps site has been part of the Grands Sites de France, in the same way as the cirque de Navacelles, the Gorges du Verdon or the city of Carcassonne. It is well deserved. These two Capes make up a magnificent landscape and offer many possibilities for walks, whether on the beach or on the top of the cliffs.<\/p>\n

Cap Blanc Nez and its high white cliffs<\/h2>\n

10 kilometres from Calais, the Cap Blanc Nez awaits you. Its 134 metre high cliff is the most northerly cliff in France. The white cliffs of Dover can be seen in the distance. From the top of the cliff you can enjoy a superb panorama that includes Cap Gris Nez, the English coastline, the green, rolling countryside of the hinterland and the constant flow of boats. The narrow inlet that separates Britain from the continent is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world. There are, of course, the ferries that run back and forth between Dover and Calais, but also the many commercial ships that sail between the Atlantic and the northern European ports of Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, etc. Some 200,000 ships pass through the Strait every year. A surprising ballet! The Cap Blanc Nez takes its name from its white colour due to the chalk that makes it up. Some people are content to discover Cap Blanc Nez from the top of the cliff, but it is advisable to go down to the beach. At the bottom of the cliff, it is a completely different landscape, but just as exciting. There are several ways to get to the beach. You can park in the car park at the top of the cliff and walk down a path, or you can choose to park in the car park below, close to the beach. It is possible to walk to Cap Gris Nez from Cap Blanc Nez, which is 12 kilometres away, making a nice 24 km round trip. All along this itinerary, lookouts allow you to appreciate the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\t\t