2025 Mers-les-Bains Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Mers-les-Bains, a famous cliffside town in the Normandy region of France 🇫🇷 Here, you'll find 110-meter-high Cretaceous white cliffs 🔭 Climb to the top 🔝 for a panoramic view of the town 💐 White cliffs 🌊, beaches 🏖, churches ⛪, castles 🏰, lighthouses, and colorful shell-like block houses 🐚... all contribute to the romantic atmosphere of this place. - 🚗 About a 3-hour drive from Paris 🚗 About a 1.5-hour drive from Rouen

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

#Overseas Hot Spots 🌊 A hidden seaside paradise beloved by Parisians Located in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France, Mers-les-Bains is a seaside town as beautiful as a postcard. The colorful buildings, fresh sea breeze, and the scenery of villas reminiscent of the Belle Epoque (beautiful era) attract visitors. 🛤️ A popular resort destination with the opening of the railway Mers-les-Bains became lively at the end of the 19th century when the railway line between Paris and Le Tréport opened. Parisians came to spend the weekend there, and about 500 "Art Nouveau" style buildings with wooden balconies, large bay windows, and brightly painted walls were built in the town. These buildings give Mers-les-Bains' coastline and streetscape a unique charm. 🏖️ How to enjoy Mers-les-Bains ✔ Colorful seaside villa tour: Take a leisurely stroll while enjoying the elegant 19th century architecture. ✔ Relax on the long beach: Relax on the wide coastline while listening to the sound of the waves. ✔ Cliff walk: The emerald-colored sea overlooked from the hilltop is a masterpiece. ✔ Enjoy local cuisine: Enjoy a relaxing time while tasting fresh seafood and local dishes. 🚆 Access information It is about 2 hours by train from Paris, and you can also make a day trip by taking the express train (TER). Why not go to Mers-les-Bains to enjoy the beautiful sea and elegant architecture?