The Best Ice Cream Place in Le Touquet

Ice Cream Le Touquet

The best ice cream in Le Touquet – can be found at Kokoa Glacier.

24 Rue Saint Jean, Le Touquet
Unique and indulging ice cream is exactly what you need for a hot summers day in Le Touquet. Kokoa offer an incredible 62 flavours throughout the season so chances are you will always discover something new.

The colours and flavours are amazing – Toblerone, Raspberry Cheescake or try a triple scoop sorbet. Orange, kiwi, banana, carrot, lemon, grapefruit, apple or pear, it’s up to you to tell them your preferences.

Go and taste the milk shakes , choose from any of the ice cream flavours, or treat yourself to waffles or profiteroles. Sorbets are a real institution, made with fresh seasonal fruit. Speciality sorbets include Cocopabana, Sweet Fruit and Papaya.

Kokoa offers a wide choice of hot and cold drinks as well as more classic accompaniments, to be enjoyed alone or with others!

Ice Cream Le Touquet

Once you have wiped the melting ice cream from your hands you may want to ponder some interesting facts about Ice Cream.

It takes 3 gallons of milk to make 1 gallon of ice cream.

It takes 50 licks to finish a single scoop.

1 in 10 people admit to licking the bowl clean when they are finished.

The top 5 ice cream consuming countries in the world are:  New Zealand, United States, Australia, Finland and Sweden.

The most popular flavour of ice cream is vanilla. After it comes chocolate, strawberry, cookies n’ cream, and others.

There are 273 calories in one cup of vanilla ice cream.

Our May Village holiday apartment in a Lakeside setting is just a mile away from the ice cream shop.

Ice cream facts: https://www.icecream.com/

Easter Egg Hunt – Le Touquet Events

Easter Egg Hunt - Le Touquet

Easter Egg Hunt – Le Touquet

The big FREE Easter Egg Hunt in Le Touquet takes place on Sunday 1st April at 10 am.
 Parc des Pins, Avenue de Verger

With Easter  almost upon us excitement grows with thoughts of Hot cross buns and chocolate eggs. Children’s anticipation mounts as  chocolate mountains flash before starry eyes. Where technology is king it’s refreshing to see that Easter Egg Hunts still attract big crowds. In the UK Cadbury the famous chocolate company join forces with the Natural Trust to sponsor 250 events  this year. In France The Centre des Monuments Nationaux, sponsored by Cémoi, hold Easter egg hunts at many national monuments on Easter Sunday. The French love affair with chocolate is quite staggering with some 13,000 tonnes of chocolate sold at Easter.

So what is the history of chocolate Easter eggs?

Lets step back one stage, Why do we celebrate Easter with eggs?

In many cultures the egg represent a symbol of new life, fertility and rebirth. For Christians the egg is symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The first Easter Eggs were duck or hen eggs decorated in the home with local dyes and paints. Chocolate eggs are a relative newcomer to the Easter story not appearing until the 19th Century. France and Germany pioneered the new and exciting chocolate market that we see today.

The ultimate eggs crafted by Carl Fabergé are now worth millions. Tsar Alexander III commissioned the first egg as a gift to his wife, the Empress Maria Fedorovna. 50 other eggs were given by the Russian Royal family of which only 43 survive.
So what are some key French Phrases that you may need when you are deciphering the clues on your local hunt.

Joyeuses Pâques or Bonnes Pâques – Happy Easter

Vacances de Pâques – Easter holidays

Lundi de Pâques – Easter Monday

Dimanche de Pâques – Easter Sunday

Vendredi Saint – Good Friday

Jeudi Saint – Maundy Thursday

Le Carême – Lent

Pâques fleuries – Palm Sunday or Easter in Flower.

Spare a thought for the volunteer Mums and Dads who work hard to come up with the ideas. Here are a few Easter Egg Hunt clues to help you on your way.

You don’t have to search very long or far this is where we keep the car.

I have four legs but cannot walk you sit at me and use your knife and fork.

Look where things are fresh and cold it stops the food from growing old.

If you are thinking of a short break to Le Touquet this Easter we still have some availability.
Often our villas and apartments can work out cheaper than a Le Touquet Hotel.

Please visit our website for the latest information.

Le Touquet Easter Egg Hunt Location

Easter Breaks For Families

Party Le Touquet Market
 Spend Easter weekend in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, a luxury beachside resort in the north of France. It’s a little less than 1 hours’ drive from the Eurotunnel and Calais terminals in northern France. Set off in the morning and you will be in time for lunch. Enjoy the traditional Moules Marinière and chips in one of the many quaint restaurants. If you love golf then the 3 competition class golf courses don’t disappoint.
 
For families and children the beautiful long sandy beach is the jewel in the crown of the Pas de Calais region.
 
Le Touquet has plenty to do and see, a great destination at any time of year.
 
We have special Easter Deals on accommodation. Only a few properties left now so please visit our special offers page book.

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Whats on In Le Touquet Musical

Madrid to Mexico Le Touquet

A Musical show From Madrid to Mexico. A tribute to the composer Francis Lopez and the artist Luis Mariano.

A 90 minute show where the tenor Roberto Galbes will revive the works of the Operetta accompanied by a 8 ballet dancers.  Rediscover the great successes like Mexico, The beauty of Cádiz, Love to Brasília, Mom, Nightingale of my loves.

Where: 

  • Salle des Quatre Saisons – Avenue de l’Hippodrome

Entrance: €30  Accessible to persons with reduced mobility Tickets from  Le Touquet-Paris-Plage Tourisme 03 21 06 72 00 or Online from  www.usoshop.fr

An Afternoon Out in Le Touquet

Light House - Le Touquet

Visit the Le Touquet Lighthouse (Le Phare) for a great afternoon out.

Come and feel the breeze and the cleanness of air as your eyes wander the amazing panorama before you. With 274 steps it’s a challenging climb but perfect for tiring the children out.  The view from the inland lighthouse is stunning and it is definitely one of the top selfie spots in Le Touquet.  Also known as the Canche lighthouse it’s impressive structure of 57.6 meters has guarded the Canche Estuary since 1949.

From the top of the Lighthouse with good visibility you can expect to see the bay of Canche with the Norman cliffs,  the ramparts of the city of Montreuil and, the wooded dunes of the Opal Coast.

On a clear day looking Northwest from the viewing point you can see England and the White Cliffs of Dover approximately 70Km away.

For such a dominating light across Le Touquet you would expect a very powerful bulb. However each lamp is only 250 Watts giving a range of up to 25 nautical miles.
The optical lenses used today were recovered from the lighthouses war damaged predecessor dating from 1900.

Le Touquet Lighthouse

Le Touquet Lighthouse Le Phare - FAQ

Where is it?
407 Avenue des Phares –  Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Are there any restrictions on the number of people in each visit?
The maximum per visit is 18.

Do my children need to be a certain height to go up?
No but there is an age limit of 6.

How long does the guided tour take – About 1 Hour

When Is it Open?
Closed Mondays
Every day from 14h00 to 18h00
Visiting hours: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00.

How much does it cost?
Rates (guided tour: lighthouse + Maison des Phares): 
Adult: 5 € 
Child / student: 3 € 
Pass-family (2 adults + 2 children): 13 € (3 € per next child) 
Combined lighthouse / museum visit: 7 € / person 

Group without reservation (from 10 people): 
adult: € 4.50 – child: € 2.70 Groups are formed in the order of arrival of visitors.

The tour also includes a visit to the house of the old lighthouse keepers. Formally office accommodation, this museum provides a fascinating insight into Le Touquet and the history of the lighthouse.

There is also a selection of historical photo’s in the Light house garden that show interesting aspects of Le Touquet through the years.

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Etaples Cemetery – Visit War Graves Close to Le Touquet

Etaples Military Cemetery

L’Opale Villa provides an excellent base if you wish to visit some of the historic sites of “The Great War”. The Somme is about 45 minutes away, Arras a little more, and Ypres about an hour and a half.  In Montreuil-sur-Mer, 25 minutes drive, there is a famous equestrian statue of Sir Douglas Haig.
ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY Pas de Calais, is the closest site of historic interest being approximately 15 minutes drive from Le Touquet. The largest of its kind in France, it overlooks the Canche Estuary on the Boulogne road as you leave Etaples.

Etaples cemetery, was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens famous for the design of numerous country houses in England. The cemetery contains 10,769 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, and some 119 Second World War burials. As a reminder of the huge loss of life on both sides Etaples Military Cemetery also contains 658 German burials.

Notable burials or memorials include:

Private Jim Bonella, Australian Machine Gun Corps
Brigadier Edgar William Cox, DSO, FRGS, General Staff.
Lieutenant Colonel William Robert Aufrere Dawson DSO, Royal West Kent Regiment
Captain Noel Forbes Humphreys, Tank Corps
Major Douglas Reynolds, VC, Royal Field Artillery.

During the First World War, the area around Etaples was the scene of huge concentrations of British soldiers destined for the western front. In 1917, 100,000 troops were camped among the sand dunes. The town became a giant hospital with a number of facilities established by the Australians, New Zealanders and British. Typically up to 22000 men could be treated for their injuries.
Other local historical sites of interest.
La Coupole- A Second World War museum with presentations in English. It is located in St Omer.

Rallye Automobile – Le Touquet

Rally Car Le Touquet Rally

When: 15th - 17th March

The 2018, 58th Rally of Le Touquet is almost here. Eighty two competitors are already registered for what promises to be an exciting 3 days. The rally is the 1st round of the French championships and is always a great way to start the season. With the addition of the Junior and Renault Clio R3 trophy it should be fantastic.

The roads are characteristic of the Pas de Calais region, dust or mud according to the weather. Drivers experience both narrow and fast roads with some particularly impressive big jumps. The stages are generally short 13 – 15km and some take place on Friday night.
Popular sections of the race for spectators are located at Clenleu , Bourthes, Camiers, or Beussent and of course the beachfront event in Le Touquet. The Rallye Automobile Le Touquet is a popular event with around 100,000 attending over the 3 days depending on the weather.
Its a popular friendly atmosphere so go along and enjoy the race.

Frenchman Éric Brunson last years 4 times winner is a favorite this year.

Le Touquet Rally 2018

A List of Pharmacies in Le Touquet

Le Touquet Pharmacies

None of us like feeling ill especially when we are on holiday in Le Touquet. Sensible travelers will pack a small selection of cold remedies and pain relief tablets just in case.  Should we begin to feel ill or suffering the excesses of last nights party you have it covered right?  But what if we run out or need something more specific for an ailment? Relax your local Pharmacist is there to help.

Pharmacie de la Côte Opale SNC
45 Rue Saint-Jean, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
Tel 0321051342

Pharmacy 4 Seasons
17 Rue Saint-Jean
Tel +33 3 21 05 04 66

Pharmacy Quentovic
44 Rue de Calais
Tel +33 3 21 05 24 70

Pharmacies are open daily
09:00 – 13:00 hrs
14:00 –  1900 -2000 hrs variable.

The French word for Pharmacy is Pharmacie and is pronounced in the same way. Shops are visible due to the traditional Green Cross displayed outside.

Generally drugs that are freely available across the counter are the same as can be purchased at a UK Chemist shop.

Le European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles you to receive treatment with the same rights as a French residence. If you have a prescription from the UK or issued in France you should present it together with the EHIC when you go to the pharmacy.

You should pay the same rate at the pharmacy as someone who was insured and living in that country. In France, for residents the Carte Vitale is the health insurance card of the national health care system in France.

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