Dune Amont Beach in Wissant - France
Information on the Dune Amont Beach in Wissant (France)
Description and location of the Dune Amont Beach in Wissant (62179)
Our opinion on the Dune Amont Beach
North of downtown Wissant (at the end of the dam), we find Dune Amont Beach which is also called the beach near Cape Blanc Nez (since it is found on this side of the cape and is visible from the beach). Bordered by immense dunes, the beach is infinite at low tide. The more courageous could even join Cape Blanc Nez near Escalles from the beach (pay attention at high tide since the beach is often reduced to nothing and you'll have to take the path on the cliffs – GR 120).
The area near the dam has a lifeguard in the summer (in front of the dunes between the blue flames). We also find a water sports center and a restaurant on the dam and a little snack area (a food truck in the summer). This is the most frequented beach in Wissant (in the lifeguarded zone) but the beach becomes very wild if you go north (but there is no lifeguard). To us, this is the most beautiful beach in Wissant.
We find a free parking lot at the end of rue Arlette Davids, but it gets full very quickly.
Characteristics of the Dune Amont Beach
Type of beach
- Creek
- Shade
- Lawn
- Pebbles
- Sand
- Cement
Equipment on the beach
- Handicap accessible
- Swimming pool
- Kids Club
- Shower
- Mattress rental
- Free parking
- Payed parking
- Paddle boats
- Lifeguards in season
- Restaurants
- WC
Recreation
- Beach volleyball
- Nautical Center
- Sand Yachting
- Nursery
- Fishing
- Nautical sports
- Surfing
- Scuba diving
- Kitesurfing
Location
- Difficult access
- Nude beach
- Wild beach
- Near city center
Miscellaneous
- Barbecues permitted
- Dogs allowed
- Smoke-free beach
Photos of the Dune Amont Beach
We are at the end of downtown on Amond dune. Below is a great fine sand beach that quickly become wild.
To the left, is downtown Wissant with a first-aid station at the end of the dam. This area has a lifeguard in the summer. Further we can see Cape Gris Nez.
At low tide, many natural pools form along the beach giving joy to the kids.
To the right we find the Amont dunes and the cliffs of Cape Blanc Nez where we find Cran d'Escalles Beach below.
The first-aid station is located north of the dam. Above is a restaurant with a lovely view.
Near the first-aid station we find access to the beach by an incline (used for boats and sand yachts). This can also be used as a handicap ramp as the beach is not officially handicap accessible.
On the side we find a water sports center and a snack truck where we can get some good French fries!
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