Fort-Mahon-Plage Dune Coast & Opal Beach, Picardy, France

About this place

Live Stream | Fort-Mahon-Plage Sands & Dune Coastline, Hauts-de-France, France. Stretching endlessly along the Opal Coast between the Bay of Authie and the Bay of Somme, Fort-Mahon-Plage offers one of the largest protected dune reserves in Western Europe. Wide sands whipped by ocean breezes make it an international haven for sand yachting (char à voile), kitebuggying, and seal watching. Popular beachfront restaurants such as L'Hippocampe and Le Jardin serve succulent Bouchot mussels cooked with pungent Maroilles cheese sauce, fresh North Sea gray shrimp, and golden French fries.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Expansive Dune Wilderness: Explore massive natural sand dune ecosystems teeming with coastal wildlife along the Authie estuary.

▸ World-Class Sand Yachting Action: Watch sleek land yachts and vibrant kites glide effortlessly across miles of hard-packed tidal sands.

▸ Steaming Bouchot Mussels with Maroilles: Savor local mussels bathed in melted artisanal Maroilles cheese broth with crispy fries.