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The oldest parts of Berck are now 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) inland from both river and sea, [10] presumably because of deposition, but at the time of its founding village was on the coast and what is now the church of St-Jean-Baptiste began its existence as a lighthouse (first wooden, then stone).
There are several hypotheses: Germanic “Berg” meaning great dune, Scandinavian “Bekkr” meaning birch, or the Anglo-Saxon “Birk” meaning oak. During the Middle Ages, the village, located next to the mouth* of the Arche river, prospered thanks to trade and fishing.
Berck-sur-Mer is a little gem of a seaside resort on the Opal Coast in Pas-de-Calais in the North of France. The sandy beaches run for 12 kilometres and it’s an idea location for sand yachters, kite flyers, walker and those who like to lie on the beach, breath in the wonderful fresh sea air and relax. It’s labelled a “KID” resort ...
- Visit Berck: Highlights and Tourist Information
- Berck, France: Places to Visit and Attractions
- Markets in and Near Berck
- Tourist Attractions Near Berck, France
- Geography and Distances
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Berck is situated in the Pas-de-Calais department and Hauts-de-France region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Berck in Hauts-de-France. Popular places to visit nearby include Fort-Mahon-Plage at 7 km and Le Touquetat 13 km.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater! ... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Pas-de-Calais
Market days in Berck:weekly market: Wednesday & Tuesday & Sunday & Saturday; 1. Berck: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Sunday & Saturday (0km) 2. Cucq: market Sunday - seasonal market only (10km) 3. Cucq: market Wednesday (10km) 4. Etaples: market Tuesday & Friday (13km) 5. Rue: market Saturday (17km) 6. Camiers: market Thursday & Monday (18km) 7. Le ...
What to do at Berck? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Berck.
Berck is in the north of France at 87 kilometres from Arras, the department capital (general information: Berck is 181 kilometres from Paris).
For driving distances to Berck from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner. We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Groffliers, Rang-du-Fliers, Verton and Waben. This page in French: Visiter Berck
A few information about the Berck lighthouse... Our lighthouse is located in the dunes, close to the Baie d’Authie and the Hôpital Maritime. Destroyed during World War 2, it was rebuilt in the fifties, and stands 40m high.
A must-see seaside resort on the Opal Coast, Berck-sur-Mer is located in the Pas-de-Calais department, Hauts-de-France region, between the major sites of the Baie de Somme and the 2 Caps Blanc-Nez Grey-Nose.
Berck exists purely, simply (and only) because it has a beach that can accomodate a hundred million people at one time! The beach is about 2 kilometres wide and, when the tide is out, about a kilometre long! It is sandy. The promenade is filled with lots of things to aimlessly spend money on.
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