Question 1

Is Le Tréport in Normandy or Picardy?

Accepted Answer

Le Tréport is in Normandy (Seine-Maritime), and Mers-les-Bains is in Picardy (Somme), separated by the Bresle river. The two towns form a twin seaside resort on the same water. The Le Tréport funicular climbs to the upper town in 2 min.

Question 2

Are there good surf conditions at Le Tréport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, consistent in autumn-winter. Waves 0.3–1.5 m in NW/W swell. Shingle bottom — sometimes powerful shore break. No surf school on site, but a few local surfers. Mers-les-Bains offers similar conditions just opposite.

Question 3

How do you get to Le Tréport from Paris?

Accepted Answer

Direct train Paris Nord–Le Tréport (2h30, several trains per day). By car: A16 from Paris (180 km, 2h). Free parking on the seafront off-season.

Le Tréport — Northern Alabaster Coast