Mers-les-Bains Belle Époque Esplanade & White Cliffs, France

About this place

Live Stream | Seafront Esplanade & Chalk Cliffs, Mers-les-Bains, Picardy Coast, France. Hugging the English Channel on the Alabaster Coast, Mers-les-Bains is celebrated for its uninterrupted seafront esplanade bordered by hundreds of extravagantly ornamented Belle Époque and Art Nouveau villas. Mighty chalk cliffs soar vertically over the pebble beach and incoming tides. Renowned seafront dining rooms like L'Esplanade and Les Bains Salés serve hearty Ficelle Picarde savory crepes baked with ham and mushroom cream, pan-fried Dover sole, and fluffy gâteau battu brioche.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Preserved Belle Époque Heritage: Walk past fairytale seaside villas with ornate balconies, vibrant tilework, and spire rooftops.

▸ Dramatic White Chalk Cliffs: Gaze upon the towering sea cliffs that mark the boundary between Normandy and Picardy.

▸ Traditional Picardy Specialties: Indulge in piping-hot baked Ficelle Picarde stuffed with duxelles mushrooms alongside fresh seafood platters.