Gîtes in Wissant

Outdoors holidays near Wissant in Pas-de-Calais

In the Hauts-de-France, on the Côte d'Opale, Wissant is a small fishing village with undeniable charm. With its long sandy beaches and close proximity to the towns of Calais and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Wissant attracts kitesurfers and windsurfers from all over the world. Located between the two Capes, Wissant promises an outdoor holiday in the Pas-de-Calais.

Book a Clévacances gîte for a sporting holiday in Wissant. Kite surfing, windsurfing, longe-côte, sand yachting… It has to be said that the immense beaches of golden sand lend themselves particularly well to the practice of numerous water sports. Discover the beaches near Wissant, such as Audresselles beach, Cap Blanc-Nez beach and Sangatte beach.

While Wissant is renowned for its water sports, it is also a walker's paradise. The Painters' Trail takes you on a journey to meet the artists who have come to the area since the end of the 19th century, attracted by the beauty of Wissant's landscapes.

From Wissant, head for Cap Blanc-Nez and enjoy breathtaking panoramas in northern France. Rent a gîte and discover more than a dozen walking and hiking routes in the Bay of Wissant for young and old walkers.

In the Bay of Wissant, in the Pas-de-Calais, the wide beaches are the playground for families, couples, friends and people who come alone to recharge their batteries. In this way, the beach becomes a spot for yoga, QI Gong, running, sandcastles, and kite flying at low tide.

In fact, the Côte d'Opale lives to the rhythm of the tides!

Discover the fun activities near your gîte in Wissant. In recent years, Wissant has become a meeting place for budding detectives! Families and friends come to play detective in its gigantic labyrinth, Les Dédales d'Opale, and answer a number of riddles. Enough to create lasting memories of your self-catering holiday in Wissant in the Pas-de-Calais.

Don't forget to sample Wissant's gastronomy. It's well known that the great outdoors digs in! There's nothing like a delicious waffle on the Wissant dyke! In the evening, enjoy a plate of moules-frites, a typical dish of northern France. The markets are an excellent way to discover local specialities. And to delight your taste buds, there are plenty of great places to sample local produce. During your stay in a gîte in Wissant, enjoy a tasty holiday!

Discovering the area around Wissant in Pas-de-Calais

A few kilometres from Wissant in northern France, the Atlantic Wall Museum, housed in a former blockhouse, tells the story of local life during the Second World War. Close to the museum, book one of the Clévacances gîtes and set off on the trails towards the forest to discover former blockhouses.

From Wissant, continue your discovery of the Côte d'Opale. Stop off at Wimereux and contemplate its Belle Époque-style villas. Treat yourself to a moment of meditation on one of the two capes, Cap Blanc-Nez or Cap Gris-Nez. Indulge in a day's shopping in the popular resort Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Take a stroll through Boulogne-sur-Mer, its old town and narrow streets adorned with street art. During your family holidays, dive into the depths with Nausicaá, Europe's largest aquarium located in Boulogne-sur-Mer. And above all, stop off at Berck-sur-Mer for a touching moment in front of the colonies of seals and sea calves in the Baie d'Authie.

Without further ado, book your gîte in Wissant and organise your holiday in the Pas-de-Calais. Experience unique moments on the Côte d'Opale…