Cap Gris-Nez
Cap Gris-Nez
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ESilvester
High Wycombe, UK65 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
I say potential, as our day got cut short by a rather nasty accident that parents may want to know about. We'd had a fascinating time at the museum and were heading down to the coast line. Our ten year old boy was running down the path, as boys do, when suddenly he went over. He had been tripped by a shin-high wire stretched across the pass, obscured by weeds. His injury was really nasty and needed many stitches. I won't go in to all the gory details but it was quite traumatic. As I don't know who to inform of this hazard, I hope that someone from the region can look in to removing this wire incase it happens to anyone else.
Written August 13, 2018
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Mireille W
Menton, France74 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Beautiful views of the English Channel and coast weather permitting. Car parking easily accessible, with plenty spaces and free. Pathway to the cap well posted and wheelchair/buggy friendly. Well worth visiting even if the weather is poor.
Written August 19, 2018
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sheilallan
Stowmarket, UK345 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Well worth the short detour from the Calais Wimereux road to go to this iconic headland where both Napoleon and Hitler are said to have gazed across the channel to England dreaming of forthcoming conquest and indeed on a nice day it does look ridiculously close and easy. Fantastic views along the coast to Boulogne and down to the wave cut platform beneath, but keep children well away from the edge. Adequate space to park but a short though quite steep hike up to the monument. remains of the German pill boxes and observation platforms in the field around. Beautiful on a bright sunny day and when cold and drizzly a reminder of what it must have been like to be posted here to guard the coast!
Written April 23, 2015
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Calaican
Brasov, Romania534 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We had a great waking tour around Cap Gris Nez and we enjoyed beautiful landscapes and scenery. We saw some seals and a lot of beautiful birds. The kids really enjoyed it
Written August 6, 2021
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Ken F
Southampton, UK59 contributions
May 2019
This site has a viewing platform to view the White cliffs of Dover from the nearest point in France, it has a lot of German fortifications along with a Henry 8th fort and amazing views of Cap Blanc Nez and ample free car parking and marked paths. Ideal spot for a picnic.
Written May 23, 2019
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CarolienBAC
Leuven, Belgium9,729 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Gorgeous place to have long walks and enjoy the beauty of nature. When weather permits you'll have a very clear view of the English coastline with it's white cliffs. Near the lighthouse you'll find a viewing platform with lots of information about the history of this place and the exceptional fauna and flora. There is a big car park near the lighthouse, so this is a perfect place to start exploring.
Written July 15, 2018
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Richard S
Ashford, UK161 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We went late afternoon in beautiful clear sky's and no wind. Fortunately we could see across to England and watch the shipping in the channel. If you are in the area you must go!
Written March 6, 2018
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phillipsrobert5
Thaxted, UK59 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This is a fantastic place to stop off along the Opal Coast. Plenty of free parking ( even in the summer). There are a number of different walks that show you different aspects of the area.
The viewing platforms have information points on what you can see. It includes all the wildlife as well as the key points on the English coast.
Definitely worth a visit and we shall be returning.
The viewing platforms have information points on what you can see. It includes all the wildlife as well as the key points on the English coast.
Definitely worth a visit and we shall be returning.
Written November 11, 2017
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stism
Grenoble, France1,342 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
One of the main observation platforms was closed. Cap Gris Nez comes second after Cap Blanc Nez. The latter is more breathtaking, and offers better hikes, including one on the beach.
Large parking lots eases a visit to Cap Gris Nez.
Large parking lots eases a visit to Cap Gris Nez.
Written September 1, 2017
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Hils900
Bedfordshire145 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
It's been several years since I last visited here. There's less places to wander now due to possible falling rocks, but there's still several little walks to go on. All around are signs detailing the history of Cap Gris Nez in English as well as in French. The views are amazing. There's plenty of free parking. Along with Cap Blanc Nez further down the coast, it's definitely worth a visit.
Written July 11, 2017
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Vous êtes Bien amère ! Le mieux est que vous restiez chez vous
Written January 9, 2019
I have visited here in the past and went to a very good restaurant up the hill from the Cap Gris Nez, which overlooks the channel and has a view of the white cliffs of Dover. Can anyone tell me what it's called as I would like to make a booking.
Written May 30, 2017
I think the place you are asking about is no longer in business. But. La Serene just down from the Cap, beside the sea is excellent. I recommend you make a reservation as it is always busy. Read my review for more details.
Written May 31, 2017
Buongiorno,ci sono soste camper?E gli animali sono accettati in spiaggia?Grazie.
Written April 1, 2017
Bonjour, bien entendu les chiens sont acceptés. Naturellement il faut les tenir en laisse puisqu'il y du passage et évidemment ne pas oublier vos ''sacs à crotte'', il s'agit d'un endroit magnifique et propre
Written August 14, 2016
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