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Discovery October 24, 2026

Tour: "The Painters of the Étaples-sur-Mer Colony"

Discovery October 24, 2026

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Immerse yourself in the history of the Opal Coast: the colony of international artists in Étaples-sur-Mer—from Boudin to Chigot—brought the streets and the Canche River to life. Guided tour of the Quentovic Museum; welcome at the Municipal Tourist Office, La Corderie. → Explore 19th-century artistic life → View works by Myron Barlow, Henri Le Sidaner, Isobel Rae, and Annice Simpson → Stroll through the town’s picturesque streets Free parking nearby; food and drink available on site.

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