Wissant

Wissant is a locality in , , . Wissant is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Église Saint-Nicolas de Wissant and Église Saint-Martin de Tardinghen.

Church
Photo: Peter17, CC BY 3.0.
is a church.

Church
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0.
is a church.

Nature reserve
Photo: PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a nature reserve, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Wissant.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Audinghen and Cap Gris-Nez.

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region of . is situated 5 km southwest of Wissant.

Locality
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is a cape located in , a commune in the département of northern . Part of the Côte d'Opale, it is classified as a protected natural area. is situated 6 km west of Wissant.

Locality
Photo: Tony62, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a cape on the Côte d'Opale, in the département, in northern , culminating at 134 m. The cliffs of chalk are very similar to the white cliffs of Dover on the other side of in . is situated 6 km northeast of Wissant.

Wissant

Latitude
50.8853° or 50° 53′ 7″ north
Longitude
1.6628° or 1° 39′ 46″ east
Population
981
Elevation
19 metres (62 feet)
Open location code
9F23VMP7+44
Geo­Names ID
6439982
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