Dunkirk & Malo-les-Bains: a weekend trip from Paris by train

Train: 1 h 49 by train
Arrival station: Dunkerque

See it on the map, with this weekend’s prices and weather

Kite, wing and a huge sandy beach 2h from Paris.

Malo-les-Bains beach and its sea walls, one of the most reliable kite/wing spots on the coast, the harbour museum and the Operation Dynamo heritage. Active board-sport schools all season.

Who is it for

Friends : Entre potes : kite, wing et soirées cabines colorées à Malo.
Families : Très bon famille dès 7 ans : grande plage et activités nautiques faciles.
Solo : Solo glisse : un des meilleurs spots kite/wing du Nord + plage immense.

Things to do

Kitesurf & wingfoil — Travel Kite
Lessons and courses on the Dunkirk and Opal Coast beaches.
Sailing — La Licorne base
Catamaran, windsurf and rentals on Malo beach.
Malo beach & promenade
Wide sandy beach, colourful huts and seafront brasseries.
Harbour museum & Dynamo
The Duchesse Anne tall ship and the 1940 evacuation story.