Guided Tour: The History of Étaples-sur-Mer

Discovery October 28, 2026

About the event

Guided walking tour through the streets of the fishing village: historic buildings (mill, town hall, mansions), places associated with daily life (market), and architecture specific to fishing (harbor, fish auction hall, calvary). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. By reservation only, for groups of 2 to 35 people.

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Oct 28

Wednesday 28 oct 14h30

Venue Départ de l'Office de Tourisme 62630 Etaples
Price 5 (adulte) / 4 (enfant)
Category Discovery

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Service culture du musée Quentovic

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