Place to visit
Hydraulic riddens and dunes of the Strait of Pas de Calais, France: what it is and when to go
Hydraulic riddens and dunes of the Strait of Pas de Calais is a protected area (Ridens et dunes hydrauliques du détroit du Pas de Calais) in France. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Ridens et dunes hydrauliques du détroit du Pas de Calais
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 211 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.68829, 1.19488
What it is and where
Hydraulic riddens and dunes of the Strait of Pas de Calais is a protected area (Ridens et dunes hydrauliques du détroit du Pas de Calais) in France.
zone spéciale de conservation au titre de la directive Habitats Faune Flore
Its coordinates are 50.68829, 1.19488; the nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 211 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hydraulic riddens and dunes of the Strait of Pas de Calais is April to October.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:25
- NovPossible8:39
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Hydraulic riddens and dunes of the Strait of Pas de Calais has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Heurt FortFort in France26 km
- Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Boulogne-sur-MerChurch located in Pas-de-Calais, in France28 km
- Nausicaá Centre National de la MerAquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France29 km
- Fort de la CrècheFrench coastal battery29 km
- Église Saint-Léonard de Saint-LéonardChurch located in Pas-de-Calais, in France30 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
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- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Chartres Cathedral: medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- Lascaux: cave in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings
- Chauvet Cave: cave in France
- Champ de Mars: large public green space in Paris, France
- Jardin du Luxembourg: urban park in Paris, France
Every France place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydraulic riddens and dunes of the Strait of Pas de Calais?
It is a protected area (Ridens et dunes hydrauliques du détroit du Pas de Calais in the local language) in France.
When is the best time to visit Hydraulic riddens and dunes of the Strait of Pas de Calais?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Hydraulic riddens and dunes of the Strait of Pas de Calais?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 211 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Heurt Fort, Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Boulogne-sur-Mer, Nausicaá Centre National de la Mer. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Nature5451 places for nature in France, from Mont Blanc to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.