Allen Stoneham

Le Touquet Paris-Plage has an intriguing history that dates back to the 1830s, when two French entrepreneurs acquired a vast tract of land south of the River Canche estuary. Initially intended for agriculture, the project failed, leading to the planting of various trees like pipe, elm, alder, and poplar. This transformation attracted sports enthusiasts keen on hunting, shooting, and fishing. One notable visitor, the owner ofLe Figaro, renamed the quaint town Paris-Plage to honor the Parisians who frequented it for seaside holidays. By 1882, the first two cottages were constructed, marking the inception of the flourishing resort.