Villa Mon Étoile
Opal Coast · 2.5 hours from Paris
The nearest beach to Paris: your options, and why Le Touquet
From Paris, the closest beaches are in Normandy, the Bay of Somme and on the Opal Coast, all a little over two hours away. Le Touquet takes about 2.5 hours on the A16, or you can take the train from Gare du Nord to Étaples-Le Touquet.
From €140 per night · + €50 cleaning and linen fee
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Which beach is closest to Paris?
There is no beach within two hours of Paris: the Channel is roughly 180 km away as the crow flies, and roads always add a little. Several resorts sit within a few minutes of each other, though. Here are rough figures from central Paris, without traffic (a Friday-evening departure slows everyone down).
| Resort | By car | By train |
|---|---|---|
| Deauville-Trouville | about 200 km, 2 h 15 (A13) | about 2 hours, direct from Saint-Lazare |
| Dieppe | about 190 km, 2 h 15 | about 2 h 15, change at Rouen |
| Étretat | about 210 km, 2 h 30 (A13) | no station: train to Le Havre then coach, about 3 hours |
| Le Crotoy (Bay of Somme) | about 225 km, 2 h 20 | train to Noyelles-sur-Mer, then a local connection |
| Le Touquet-Paris-Plage | about 240 km, 2 h 30 to 2 h 45 (A16) | Paris-Nord to Étaples-Le Touquet, from about 2 h 10 |
The honest answer: from the west of Paris, the Normandy coast is slightly quicker, and Deauville-Trouville has the advantage of a station in town. Le Touquet is around a quarter of an hour further by road, but the gap narrows if you live in the north or east of the Paris region, or if Gare du Nord is your station.
Why Le Touquet for a seaside break
- A huge beach: at low tide the sand seems endless, perfect for long walks, running or sand yachting.
- A pine forest just behind the dunes, criss-crossed by cycle paths, so you can go from sea to woods in minutes.
- A resort you explore on foot: old villas, the rue Saint-Jean, the market and restaurants are all in the centre.
- A lively town all year round, not only in July and August: see our events calendar.
- You can arrive without a car, thanks to the Paris-Nord to Étaples line.
How to get from Paris to Le Touquet
By car on the A16
Allow about 240 km. Take the A16 towards Amiens and then Boulogne-sur-Mer, and leave at the "Étaples / Le Touquet" exit. It is a toll motorway. Once you arrive, the car can stay parked for the whole stay: here are our tips on parking in Le Touquet.
By train to Étaples-Le Touquet
Trains leave Gare du Nord for Étaples-Le Touquet every day, some direct (regional TER or TGV), others with one change. The fastest take just over two hours, many around 2 h 30. The station is about 5 km from the centre of Le Touquet, across the Canche estuary: finish by bus, taxi or bike. Full details on our getting to Le Touquet page.
A seaside weekend from Paris
Leave on Friday late afternoon to arrive in time for dinner. On Saturday, take a long walk on the beach at low tide, climb the Canche lighthouse, then enjoy an aperitif on the rue Saint-Jean. On Sunday morning, cycle through the forest and along the Canche estuary, have a relaxed lunch and head back in the evening. More ideas on our Le Touquet weekend page.
Where to stay: Villa Mon Étoile
Our 1920s Art Deco villa has two 55 m² self-catering apartments, Hélios and Cassiopée, each sleeping 4 guests plus a baby, or 8 guests if you book both. It is about 300 m from the beach and 200 m from the rue Saint-Jean, so everything is within walking distance. Fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, fibre wifi, terrace with barbecue. Rates start at €140 per night, 2-night minimum, plus a €50 cleaning and linen fee.
Charles's tip: if you drive, leave Paris before 4 pm on Friday or after 8 pm: getting out of the city makes all the difference. For the return, Monday morning is often the smoothest if you can work remotely.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest sea to Paris?
The English Channel, in Normandy, the Bay of Somme or on the Opal Coast. Dieppe, Deauville-Trouville, Le Crotoy and Le Touquet are all about 2 to 2.75 hours by road, depending on where you start.
Can you get to the beach from Paris by train?
Yes. Deauville-Trouville and Dieppe are reached from Saint-Lazare, and Le Touquet from Gare du Nord to Étaples-Le Touquet, in just over two hours on the fastest trains.
How do I get from Étaples station to Le Touquet?
The station is about 5 km from the centre. Finish by bus, taxi or bike, in roughly a quarter of an hour.
How long is the drive from Paris to Le Touquet?
About 2.5 to 2.75 hours for 240 km on the A16, without traffic.
Where should I stay in Le Touquet for a weekend?
In the centre, so you can do everything on foot. Villa Mon Étoile has two apartments 300 m from the beach, from €140 per night, 2-night minimum.
Book your seaside weekend
Book direct: 2-night minimum, sheets and towels provided, keys on site.