The resort was created in 1876 by Hippolyte de Villemessant, founder and owner of the Paris newspaper, 'Le Figaro'. It became known as "Paris by the sea" and is twinned with Witney in Oxfordshire.
The Independent article.Le Touquet
The resort was created in 1876 by Hippolyte de Villemessant, founder and owner of the Paris newspaper, 'Le Figaro'. It became known as "Paris by the sea" and is twinned with Witney in Oxfordshire.
The Independent article.