Hiking near Bray Dunes
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Our team has selected for you 12 walking tours around our Evancy residences in Bray-Dunes.
Enjoy the charm of the protected natural areas of the North and its coastline by crossing the dunes, discover the secrets of the history of the urban community of Dunkerque, from the discovery of the 19th century villas to the tourism of memory.
DISCOVER OUR SELECTION OF THE BEST WALKING TOURS AROUND BRAY-DUNES
CIRCUIT "THE PATHS OF MEMORY
Circuit for: all types of public
Number of km: from 2 to 5
Approximate duration: 1 or 2 hours
Signposting: follow the indications in the Bray-Dunes Tourist Office guide
Theme: Heritage
From the two world wars, Bray-Dunes has kept the traces of the past. From the blockhouses dotted around the dune to the wrecks of Operation Dynamo
Tour between the town and the dunes.
Explanatory booklet on sale at the Tourist Office (1.50€)
CIRCUIT OF THE MERCHANT DUNE
Departure from : Zuycoote (Zuydcoote seafront, to the right of the information point)
Circuit for: all types of public
Number of km: 9
Approximate duration: 3h
Signposting: yellow
Theme: "Nature" trail to discover all year round. Beware, you are walking in a Nature Reserve, please respect the regulations. Don't forget to bring your binoculars and your botanist's magnifying glass. The loop will interest children but may be tiring for little legs and will require a few breaks.
CIRCUIT OF THE FOSSIL DUNE
Departure from : Car park at the Place du Berck in Ghyvelde
Circuit for: all types of public
Number of km: 8
Approximate duration: 2h30
Marking : yellow
Theme: "Nature" trail to discover all year round. Please note that you are walking in a nature reserve, so please respect the regulations. Don't forget to bring your binoculars and your botanist's magnifying glass.
DUNE DEWULF CIRCUIT
Departure from : Leffrinckoucke
Circuit for : all types of public
Number of km: 6
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Marking : yellow
Theme : A trail to discover the richness of the fauna and flora of the Dewulf Dune. This trail is accessible all year round and allows you to appreciate the different types of dunes, from the embryonic dune in continuity with the foreshore (beach) to the wooded dune.
MALO-ROSENDAEL VILLAS TOUR
Departure : Dunkerque /Malo, Tourist Office, on the sea wall
Circuit for: all types of public
Number of km: 5
Approximate duration: 1h40
Signposting : yellow
Theme: A tour to discover old and contemporary villas, from 1858 to the present day. The route follows the seawall and the streets of Malo and Rosendaël, and crosses the town's parks. Cross the streets with care using the protected crossings.
TOUR "THE TREASURES OF THE PARROT"
Circuit for: all types of public
Number of km: 5
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Marking: yellow
Theme: Nature, discovery of the fauna and flora of the dunes.
Discover the landscapes of the dune and the flora species by walking around the Dune du Perroquet.
From the tiny plants of the Grey Dune to the Parabolic Dune formed by the winds, learn to recognise the species that inhabit the dune.
Explanatory booklet on sale at the Tourist Office of Bray-Dunes (2€)
CIRCUIT "THE VILLAS OF THE DUNES
Circuit for: all types of public
Number of km: 5
Approximate duration: 1 hour
Signposting: follow the indications in the guidebook of the Tourist Office of Bray-Dunes
Theme: Seaside heritage
At the end of the 19th century, the beach and sea bathing became fashionable and Bray-Dunes had all the conditions to become the "Queen of the Beaches".
Immerse yourself in this radiant era of the seaside boom.
Easily accessible city tour
Explanatory booklet on sale at the Tourist Office (1.50€)
MARITIME HOSPITAL CIRCUIT
Departure from : Zuydcoote
Circuit for : all types of public
Number of km: 4
Approximate duration: 1h20
Marking : yellow
Theme : From the beach of Zuydcoote to the wooded part of the Dewulf Dune, discover the variety of landscapes of the Flemish dunes while keeping in view the imposing and remarkable architecture of the Maritime Hospital of Zuydcoote.
BATTERY CIRCUIT
Departure from : Leffrinckoucke, Tourist Office, at the end of the dyke.
Circuit for: all types of public
Number of km: 2.5
Approximate duration: 50 minutes
Signposting: yellow
Theme: a tour to discover the military heritage of Dune Dewulf. It allows you to walk near the blockhouses and military works, witnesses of the Second World War.
CIRCUIT OF THE BOIS DES FORTS
Departure from : Coudeckerque Village
Circuit for : all types of public
Number of km: 6
Approximate duration: 1h40
Marking : yellow
Theme: A tour to discover the Bois des Forts. This wood, created by the Urban Community of Dunkerque, is home to many birds and forms the southern part of a large green ring surrounding the conurbation. The asphalt and shale paths are suitable for everyone, all year round.
DUNKIRK TO BON PORT TOUR
Departure from : Dunkerque, Port Museum
Tour for : all types of public
Number of km: 6
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Signposting: yellow
Themes: This tour gives an insight into the maritime activity of the port of Dunkirk. Urban circuit, take care when crossing the streets. The route can be followed by a visit to the Port Museum or by boat to the infrastructures on the sea side. In February, don't miss the carnival celebrations in memory of the "Icelandic fishing".