Ypres Garden

The Ypres Garden is a peaceful little haven right in the heart of Le Touquet, just steps from the Church of Saint Joan of Arc. This small, well-tended public garden carries a name steeped in history: Ypres, the Belgian city devastated during the First World War, with which Le Touquet has been twinned since 1920. It’s also a place of remembrance. As you stroll along the flower-lined paths, you’ll come across a British commemorative plaque honoring the vital role played by soldiers from across the Channel. The tranquillity here is a sharp contrast to the lively atmosphere of the resort, and that’s exactly what makes it so appealing. People come to pause, read a book, or simply sit in the shade of a century-old tree. Surrounding the garden are elegant villas, quintessential examples of early 20th-century seaside architecture. With their timber framing, clipped gabled roofs, and manicured gardens, they create a refined setting that recalls Le Touquet’s discreet and stylish past.