The first town on the Alabaster Coast and in Normandy, Le Tréport is a seaside resort that attracts many tourists every year. With its neighbors Eu and Mers-les-Bains, Le Tréport is a tourist area with many things to do.
Visiting Le Tréport is one of the things to do when visiting the Alabaster Coast.
In this article we will discuss the things to do in Le Tréport but also in the city of Eu. We will also see where to sleep in Tréport and my opinion on this visit.
> What to do in Le Tréport?
- Take the Tréport funicular
- Contemplate the cliffs of Tréport
- Stroll through the Cordeliers district
- Visit the museum of Old Tréport
- Fishing on foot or at sea
- Hike around Le Tréport
> Visit the surroundings of Tréport
- Visit Eu
- Visit Mers-Les-Bains
What to do in Le Treport?
Le Tréport is mainly appreciated for its seaside side: beach, promenade and casino are among the most popular activities in the city, but the fact remains that visiting Le Tréport is not limited to this.
It was in the XNUMXth century, when the Comte d'Eu founded a Benedictine abbey, that Le Tréport took off. In the following century, the inhabitants of Tréport embarked on fishing and maritime trade, which resulted in establishing the dominant position of Tréport in the region.
Unfortunately, the following centuries were less glorious for the city, victim of numerous attacks: first from the English, then from the Huguenots of Dieppe. The latter destroyed a large part of the city in the XNUMXth century.
It is thanks to Louis Philippe who, in the XNUMXth century, had a villa built, that Le Tréport saw its colors brighten up by becoming a fashionable seaside resort.
Despite a more prosperous period at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, Le Tréport is today a seaside resort appreciated by yachtsmen.
Besides tourism, Le Tréport is one of the first fishing ports in the region.
Take the Tréport funicular
Inaugurated in 1902, the Tréport funicular is a real must for a visit to the city. Taken out of service at the end of the Second World War, the town of Le Tréport rehabilitated it to allow residents and tourists alike to climb the 150 meters of cliffs in less than 5 minutes and without effort.
In addition to the view of the sea and the Cordeliers district, the funicular route, through the carved cliff, is worth a look.
At the top of the cliff, in the mountain station, you will find an exhibition retracing the history of the funicular.
Contemplate the cliffs of Tréport
As in different places on the Alabaster coast, the cliffs of Le Tréport are worth a look. They impress with their size and, even if they are less famous, they are as spectacular as many other more famous cliffs, such as those of Étretat.
From the beach, at the bottom of the cliffs, or from the top, via the funicular or via a staircase, the cliffs contribute to the charm of the city.
Stroll through the Cordeliers district
At the bottom of the city, not far from the beach, is the Cordeliers district. This historic area of the city owes its name to its first inhabitants, fishermen who, using ropes, created their own fishing nets.
This district is home to brick houses with slate-covered roofs that give it a special atmosphere.
Visit the museum of Old Tréport
Located in a former prison, the museum of Vieux-Tréport traces the history of the glorious years of the city: between prolific maritime activities and fashionable seaside resort.
An interesting visit to understand the history of Tréport.
Fishing on foot or at sea
Fishing is still very present in the city, it is possible to indulge in fishing at sea, aboard the Eden or the Shooting Star, two boats offering sea excursions: either to discover the surroundings of the Tréport like the beaches of Mers-les-Bains; or to learn about sea fishing.
It is also possible to fish on foot at low tide.
Hike around Le Tréport
The town of Le Tréport and its surroundings offer many hiking trails, on foot or by mountain bike, along the cliffs, but also along the old canal towards Eu. For more information on hiking around Le Tréport, click here.
Where to sleep in Tréport?
Whether you are passing through Le Tréport for a few days to visit Le Tréport and its region, or whether you are staying in the town for a longer period to enjoy the sunny days of the seaside resort, the question of accommodation will arise. necessarily.
Although there are a few hotels in Le Tréport, there is more accommodation available in apartments. In addition to Le Tréport, Mers-les-Bains, located just opposite, will also be a good place to stay in the area.
Here is our selection of accommodation where to sleep in Tréport.
Hotel Saint-Yves
Hotel Le Saint-Yves is a 3-star establishment ideally located in the town of Le Tréport. An ideal place to sleep if you are looking for the comfort of a hotel. Not far from shops, restaurants, the beach and the cliffs, access to the town of Mers-les-Bains will be very quick. Hotel See rates
The Musoir
If you are looking for a small apartment to rent in Le Tréport, then this residence is made for you. The Residence Le Musoir offers 25m2 studios ideally located in the center of Le Tréport, not far from the beach and the cliffs. Apartment 2 pers. See prices
The Estacade
If you are looking for a larger apartment to rent in Tréport, L'Estacade welcomes you in an ideal setting, facing the sea, close to all amenities. A spacious apartment that can accommodate up to 6 people. Apartment 6 pers. See prices
Visit the surroundings of Tréport
Le Tréport is surrounded by two towns which are also worth a visit. To the north of Le Tréport is the seaside resort of Mers-les-Bains, with its colorful houses, to the east is the town of Eu, known for its historical heritage, one of the most important in the region.
Visit Eu
During a visit to Le Tréport, a visit to the town of Eu seems essential to me. The city of Eu is famous for its architectural sites, particularly numerous given the size of the city.
This large number of monuments is partly due to the last king of France, Louis-Phillipe, who particularly appreciated the city. The latter attracted several illustrious figures including the painter William Turner.
Here are some places to see in Eu.
- The Hôtel-Dieu: A XNUMXth century monastery originally installed in the “Maison de l'Isle”, by the Hospitaller Sisters of the Mercy of Jesus from Dieppe. The monastery was subsequently enlarged on each side of the original house, of the Norman type, by adding brick constructions.
- The Chapel of the Jesuit college: Built in 1624 by the wife of Henri de Loraine, Duke of Guise, in memory of the latter, the chapel is not far from the Jesuit college built by the Duke.
- La Chapelle Saint-Laurent: Although built at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, the chapel is located on the site of an old chapel dating from the XNUMXth century. The Chapelle Saint-Laurent is located outside the town, on the heights of Eu. From this place, you can enjoy a unique panorama of the city.
- Collegiate Notre-Dame: An astonishing mix of styles for this large collegiate church, nearly 80m long and 21m high.
- The Louis-Phillipe castle museum: Built in the XNUMXth century, the Louis-Phillipe castle is the emblem of the town of Eu.
It is possible to visit this house, the summer residence of King Louis-Phillipe. - Museum of Glass Traditions: This museum traces the history of glass in the region: from the first ovens to the modern machines used today. The region has indeed, since the Middle Ages, an important activity in the manufacture of bottles, especially perfume bottles. Numbering about thirty at one time, seven glassworks are still in operation in the Bresle valley and manufacture a large number of bottles used in perfumery or in the medical field. For more information on visiting this museum, consult the official website of the museum of glass traditions.
Visit Mers les Bains
To finish on the things to visit around Le Tréport, I take you to the charming little town of Mers-les-Bains. I fell in love with this seaside resort and its charming colorful houses. The Villas district is steeped in history, as are the villas that make it up. These villas are the reputation of the city: daring and daring style for the time, architectural novelties, bright colors, ... You will see that these bourgeois houses arouse the curiosity of many passers-by, visitors or tourists.
A huge beach, magnificent cliffs and an old town center are all reasons to stop and visit Mers-les-Bains.
My opinion on Le Treport
Even if the city of Le Tréport has nothing exceptional in itself, it nevertheless constitutes, with its neighbors Mers-les-Bains and Eu, an essential stage of a stay on the Alabaster coast. Spending a night or two in Tréport or Mers-les-Bains is, in my opinion, a good idea to take the time to visit the 3 cities.
The city is also a seaside resort popular with tourists, easily accessible from Paris by train, Le Tréport can be a pleasant "holiday" destination for long spring or summer weekends.
