🌊 Mers-les-Bains: Seaside Charm Beneath the Cliffs of Normandy 🏖🇫🇷

Perched on the English Channel near the border of Normandy and Picardy, Mers-les-Bains is a picturesque coastal town known for its elegant Belle Époque villas, dramatic white chalk cliffs, and old-world seaside charm. Together with Le Tréport and Eu, it forms part of the “Three Sisters” — a trio of towns that blend natural beauty with nostalgic architecture. A stroll along the Esplanade, lined with colorful 19th-century villas, opens up to sweeping sea views and the imposing cliffs that rise just beyond the beach. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with pebbled shores perfect for lounging, swimming in summer, and flying kites in the ocean breeze. ⸻ 📍 Central Address for Navigation: Esplanade du Général Leclerc 80350 Mers-les-Bains, France (The heart of the seafront promenade and architectural district) ⸻ 💡 Tips for Visiting Mers-les-Bains: • 🏖 The beach is pebbled, so bring water shoes or mats for comfort • 🏛 Walk the heritage route along the esplanade — look for Art Nouveau and Art Deco details on the villas • 📷 For panoramic views, hike or take the funicular to the cliffs from nearby Le Tréport • 🍽 Enjoy fresh seafood at a terrace restaurant overlooking the sea — mussels are a local specialty • 🧺 There’s a small open-air market on weekends for local goods and beachwear • 🚉 Easily reached from Paris Gare du Nord to Le Tréport-Mers (~2.5 hrs by train) • 🌅 Stay for sunset — the cliffs and water turn golden pink in the evening light ⸻ #merslesbains #frenchseaside #belleepoquevillas #normandyviews #cliffsidecharm #hiddengemsfrance #CôtePicarde #weekendinfrance#localguides #historicallandmarks #trip #travel #côtepicarde