Sports and leisure activities Dunkirk

Born on the beaches of the Opal Coast in 2006, the longe-côte is a sport that looks simple, and yet expect a dynamic practice in the North Sea which is rarely calm! The association provides the equipment to make you discover the joys and benefits of walking in the sea, in any season! Other activities are proposed by the association, such as finboard, longeball, aquaphilia or aquatrail. New sensations in perspective!

The Nautical Base hosts the sailing school and the Dunkerque nautical associations, in particular the kitesurfing and longe-côte club. It is located between Malo and Leffrinckoucke, on the edge of the Parc du Vent. At the Base de la Licorne, you can try your hand at sand yachting or kitesurfing, windsurfing, catamaran, giant paddle... Do not hesitate to contact the team who will advise you according to your level and your desires.

Young freshwater sailor or sea wolf, there is something for all ages (from 14 years old) thanks to the formulas proposed by the cruising school of the Centre régional de Voile Pascal-Leys. The choice of activities and formulas are numerous and you will always be accompanied by a professional skipper who will guide you in this discovery of sailing. This centre also allows you to participate in training for competitions, regattas and safety courses at sea.

We know the carnival and its capitalized streets, but what about all these people disguised? You are offered a walk through the history of the city and the Dunkerquois heroes. On 2.5 or 6 km, browse the pavements where many buildings are erected. The departure goes back to the port museum, from where you will already see the three Duchess Anne. Then the heritage goes: the Leughenaerest Tower, the Saint-Éloi church with the tomb of Jean Bart, famous privateer under Louis XIV triumphant the battle of Texel… We cannot quote everything, then on the way!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5 or 6 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Departure: in front of the Port Museum.

With the establishment of the Loisirs Éole program, Dunkirk is a city resolutely focused on families and leisure tourism. Unique in the department, this program offers numerous activities in the form of "discovery" sessions or training courses led and supervised by qualified professionals. Three age categories: Kids (3 to 7 years old), Children (8 to 14 years old) and Activities 15 years old and more. Sports and water sports initiation, "nature" discoveries, cultural activities, fitness and wellness sessions... what a great way to spend your vacations!

This is a particularity of the beaches of Dunkerque and of the art of living in Dunkerque. The coastline has 180 beach huts for rent, which are in great demand in summer. They can be booked the rest of the season, at the tourist office of Dunkerque Plage, place du Centenaire, by the week. There are 11 types of them, with different shapes, colors and illustrations. It's not just a shed where you store your parasol, balloons or windbreakers. We meet there to have a drink, admire the sunset... Not to be missed!

The association Mer et Rencontres is a sand yacht school affiliated to the French Sailing Federation. It offers all year long sessions of sand yachting in the form of a 2-hour initiation (from 12 years old) or weekly courses (from 8 years old and during school vacations). The sessions are supervised by state-qualified instructors. They welcome all types of people (individuals, schools, associations, groups...). A good idea to do sports in the open air and enjoy the great beaches of the North!

Four Season Bikes offers electric bikes and fat bikes for rent (but also for sale!). These fat bikes can be ridden in the forest, on hard sand or on the road in all seasons! With a range of 100 km, they can reach 25 km/h. Without fear of a headwind, you can imagine a Dunkirk-La Panne trip without any worries. The shop also offers a follow bike for children under 12 years old. For advice, Virginie and Stéphane will be there to explain everything to you if you need it.