Hauts-de-France | Mers-les-Bains: Parisians' Secret Seaside Escape

Just north of Paris in the Hauts-de-France region, the pastel-hued Mers-les-Bains is a postcard-perfect coastal gem. With its sun-dappled beaches, crashing waves, and Belle Époque villas, this former fishing village has become Parisians' favorite weekend retreat. 🌊 A Splash of History In the late 19th century, the Paris-Le Tréport railway transformed this quiet harbor. Nearly 500 Art Nouveau buildings emerged—think wooden balconies, bay windows, and candy-colored facades—turning the seafront into an open-air architectural museum. ☀️ Summer Magic (May-October) • Stroll the pebble beach lined with white bathing huts. • Don’t miss the Fête des Baigneurs (last weekend of July)—a joyous swimsuit-clad carnival by the sea! • Gaze up at the Falaise du Tréport, where chalk cliffs stand guard over the Channel’s endless blue. #FranceTravel #HiddenEurope #SeasideVibes #ArtNouveau #SummerInFrance