Statue of the Nude Woman

You’re now on Avenue du Verger, one of the most elegant promenades in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Lined with pine trees, charming hotels, and Anglo-Norman–style villas, this broad avenue immerses you in the refined, timeless atmosphere of the resort. This is the historic heart of the town, where discreet luxury, meticulous architecture, and open-air art come together. In front of you stands the Femme Nue, the Nude Woman, one of Le Touquet’s most intriguing sculptures. There’s no flashy sign, no dramatic spotlight, just a serene figure in white stone that is as captivating as she is mysterious. Her nudity isn’t provocative but pure, calm, almost meditative. Little is known for certain about her story or even her sculptor, and that’s part of her allure. Some say she was placed here in the 1930s, at a time when Le Touquet embraced boldness, art, and a touch of avant-garde spirit, an era when the female form was becoming a liberated, celebrated subject in public art. Others claim she was commissioned by a wealthy patron in memory of a lost muse. Truth or legend? The uncertainty only adds to her charm. Over the decades, the Femme Nue has become a familiar figure, quietly watching over the avenue, surprising passers-by as they stroll among grand hotels and century-old villas.