Nestled between the Gris-Nez and Blanc-Nez capes, Wissant was an important passenger and trading port from ancient times until the early Renaissance. Its maritime importance subsequently declined, as Calais took over. The main economic activity of the time was fishing with flobarts, large, pot-bellied boats that used to be launched by draught horses (now replaced by tractors), and which returned to the beach when the fishing was over. A festival is dedicated to them every year at the end of August. With one of the most beautiful beaches on the Côte d'Opale, Wissant well deserves its nickname of "Pearl of the Opal Coast".

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Le cap Gris-Nez et la baie de Wissant Olivier LECLERCQ

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