Église Saint-PierreCap Blanc NezCap Gris NezFort MahonTour du GuetFort de la Crèche
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Wissant

Wissant is a town in Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France of about 1,052 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit: 10 churches, 15 forts & heritage and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Église Saint-Pierre, Cap Blanc Nez and Cap Gris Nez.

50.8853° N, 1.6626° EPop. 1,052

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km46
Must-see205
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Église Saint-Pierre, church near Wissant
Must-see

Église Saint-Pierre

Church · 6 km

Cap Blanc Nez, beach near Wissant
Must-see

Cap Blanc Nez

Beach · 7 km

Cap Gris Nez, beach near Wissant
Must-see

Cap Gris Nez

Beach · 7 km

Places near Wissant by type

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One day from Wissant

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

77 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Wissant
  2. Église Saint-Pierrechurch · 30 min
  3. Fort Mahonfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fort de la Crèchefort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Tour du Guetheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cap Blanc Nezbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Wissant
Today’s loopWissantStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wissant?

Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 6 km), Cap Blanc Nez (beach, about 7 km), Cap Gris Nez (beach, about 7 km), Todt Battery (museum, about 8 km), Fort Mahon (fort, about 12 km), Tour du Guet (heritage site, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wissant?

46 places on Spotwander: 10 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Wissant?

Église Saint-Pierre, about 6 km by road; Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Immaculée Conception (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Wissant?

Fort Mahon, about 12 km by road; Tour du Guet (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wissant?

Start in Wissant, visit Église Saint-Pierre, then Fort Mahon, then Fort de la Crèche, then Tour du Guet, then Cap Blanc Nez, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.