This property is close to the coast, 2 lovely beaches within 3 miles each way. Le Touquet is the smart resort with many attractive shops, restaurants and facilities. Stella-Plage is more of a family resort but both have superb beaches. There are many activities for adults and children in the area.
There are several superb golf courses within 1 hour's drive
There are many restaurants to sample with consistently good quality French food, who are always willing to cater for children.
Apart from the beaches there are many places inland to visit. (See our box files in the house). Historical World War sites, La Coupole at St. Omer, Arras, Montreuil-sur-Mer, Bagatelle theme park for little ones. Direct train ride to Eurodisney (2 1/2 hours). Famous bird sanctuary at Marquenterre). LeCrotoy (Joan of Arc) and the Bay of the Somme.
There are charming villages, medieval Montreuil-sur-Mer with a walk around the ramparts, children's activities with Aqualud water park in Le Touquet, Bagatelle amusement park, Opalventure adventure park, a nearby maze, Mareis in Etaples, hands-on fishing industry museum to learn about the French fish and local industry. Further afield, Arras, Amiens, Paris (possible by train) and Eurodisney.
Paris is 2 1/2 hours away by train from Etaples.
This area has a tremendous amount to offer and is often side-lined by people wishing to travel further south. Although close to England, it remains very French but English tourists are well-catered for and English is spoken in most restaurants and places of interest.