Le Portel

Few towns in Hauts-de-France have a history as closely tied to fishing and the English Channel as Le Portel. Set on the Opal Coast immediately south of Boulogne-sur-Mer, it faces one of Europe’s busiest sea passages while retaining the identity of a working coastal community. The beach and seafront trace a broad curve beneath the coastal headlands, and the offshore ruins of Fort de l’Heurt recall Napoleon’s plans to defend this stretch of shore. Le Portel also forms part of the urban area around Boulogne, France’s leading fishing port. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Opal Coast connects regionally.

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