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Montreuil-sur-Mer (pronounced [mɔ̃tʁœj syʁ mɛʁ]; Picard: Montreu-su-Mér or Montreul-su-Mér; Dutch: Monsterole), Montreuil-on-the-Sea, is a subprefecture in the Pas-de-Calais Department in northern France. It was known as Montreuil until 31 December 2022. It is located on the Canche river, not far from Étaples. The sea, however, is now ...
Montreuil-sur-Mer in Pas-de-Calais is probably one of the most beautiful towns on the Opal Coast. It welcomes visitors in a very pretty, flowery and picturesque setting. Explore the side streets and alleyways, like the famous Rue du Clape-en-Bas, to discover low-lying houses typical of the 18th century, or Cavée Saint-Firmin, a very steep street.
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Montreuil-sur-Mer has received the following tourist classifications: recommended detour town (plus beau detour); village in bloom (ville fleurie) 4* Address: Montreuil, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 62170, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 50.4648, longitude 1.76301. Plan your visit to Montreuil-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais
Jun 3, 2019 · How to Get There. By car —Montreuil-sur-Mer is southeast of Le Touquet Paris-Plage on the D901 between Le Touquet Paris-Plage and Hesdin. From the UK —take the Dover-Calais ferry, then the A16 to Boulogne. Exit at junction 28 onto the D901 directly to Montreuil.
- Mary Anne Evans
Montreuil or Montreuil-sur-Mer is an historic walled town in Hauts-de-France in France. It is located on a hill, with the ramparts giving good views of the surrounding countryside. It is famous as the location that inspired Victor Hugo to write Les Miserables.
Situated 40 metres above the mouth of the river Canche, enclosed by its ramparts, Montreuil-sur-Mer is the most beautiful walled town in the north of France and just one hour by car from Calais.
Leaflet. Getting there. 4 good reasons to visit Montreuil-sur-Mer. Reason n°1. Nearby, only a 50-minute drive from Calais. Reason n°2. Unique, thanks to its Citadel listed as a Historic Monument. Reason n°3. Bucolic, thanks to its bountiful valleys. Reason n°4. Made famous by Victor Hugo who made Jean-Valjean in Les Misérables mayor of the town.
