Cap Gris Nez
45 metres high, this cliff is mainly made up of clay and limestone, formed during the Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago.
Audinghen
Open all year round
Free
Toilets
Facilities
- Dogs welcome
- Picnic area
- Accessible footpaths
- Visitor information available
- Disabled parking
- Viewpoint
- Car parking
Geosite details
45 metres high, this cliff is mainly made up of clay and limestone, formed during the Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago. As you walk along the paths, you can admire spectacular panoramas of the English Channel and the surrounding coastal landscapes. This site is particularly popular for birdwatching, with colonies of gulls and gannets.
Cap Gris-Nez has historical importance, being a strategic point of maritime surveillance. Visitors can enjoy information about local history through explanatory panels scattered along the paths. In addition, the site is surrounded by fields of wildflowers, which adds to its natural charm.
