Canche Lighthouse

You’re now standing before one of Le Touquet’s most iconic landmarks: the Canche Lighthouse. Towering 57 meters high, it has watched over the Canche estuary and the shores of the Opal Coast since 1951. It’s not the town’s first lighthouse, its predecessor, built in 1852, was destroyed during World War II. This current structure, with its striking white shaft and red-brick base, was designed by architect Quételart, renowned for many of Le Touquet’s villas. To reach the top, you’ll need to climb 274 steps, but the reward is more than worth it: a breathtaking panoramic view awaits. On one side, rolling dunes and pine forest; on the other, the sea, the bay, the rooftops of the town, and on a clear day, you might even spot the English coast. Today, the lighthouse is also open to visitors, with a small museum set up in the former keepers’ quarters. It’s a wonderful way to explore Le Touquet’s maritime history… from the very top.