Mers-les-Bains, Ault
Falaises
Eu, Le Tréport
Trip to the cliffs from Mers-les-Bains to Ault
- 500Belle Epoque villas in Mers-les-Bains
- 1908Opening of the Tréport funicular
- 80meters of cliff height
Mers-les-Bains
Belle Epoque jewel
At Mers-les-Bains, high white chalk cliffs and a long pebble beach set the scene for one of the architectural wonders of the coast. At the end of the 19th century, the era of seaside bathing, the northern beaches were all the rage. The seafront was built at this time. More than 500 villas were built. They blended different styles: Art Nouveau, Flemish, etc., and competed in decor and ornamentation: ceramics, elaborate balconies, ironwork, earthenware, bell towers, etc….
Mers-les-Bains is also a well-known spot for board sports such as surfing and stand-up paddling.
Ault
Balcony overlooking the sea
Clinging to the cliffs, the early 20th-century villas of Ault, Onival and Bois de Cise defy the elements. From the top of Bois de Cise, a verdant valley, you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of cliffs stretching to the horizon.
The hâble d’Aulta wetland frequented by over 270 species of birds, is a remarkable ornithological site.
Visit the Circuit de Lamotte between Ault and Bois de Cise
The valley of glass
In the Bresle valley, master glassmakers have been making bottles for luxury perfumes such as Guerlain and Chanel for 5 centuries. It produces nearly 80% of the world’s brand-name perfume bottles. Some glassmakers open their workshops. You can meet them at the top of the Le Tréport funicular railway.
“Where the cliff is born, the dune dies.” Victor Hugo
Eu & Le Tréport
Neighbors
Continue on to neighboring resorts in Seine-Maritime. In Le Tréport, you’ll love the bustling port activity, the good seafood restaurants and the funicular ride up the cliffs.
As the last royal estate in France, let yourself be transported back in time by Eu’s exceptional heritage: Gallo-Roman archaeological site, Louis-Philippe Château-museum, Collégiale St Laurent, etc. Its pretty cobbled streets, punctuated by fountains and green spaces, invite you to take a stroll.
Meet
Louise Bulcourt
Ceramist
The ceramics of Belle Epoque villas offer a wide variety of decorations: flat tiles, bas-relief and mosaics. They are often victims of erosion by sand, salt, wind, sea spray…
