Audinghen
The Cran aux Œufs
A notch in the cliff, between the two capes, that almost no one knows about
The essentials
- Where
- Audinghen
- How long
- One to two hours
- Price
- Free
- Between the two capes
- Free
- Trail
- Little-visited
For those who love rugged, wild natural landscapes, the Nord-Pas-de-Calais offers a real gem: the Cran aux Œufs.
Overlooking the beach at Audinghen, this cliff owes its name to its unusual shape, resembling giant rocky eggs. That's what makes the Cran aux Œufs cliff at Audinghen a genuine tourist attraction on the Opal Coast.
Audinghen: a rugged natural site
The Cran aux Œufs is a cleft carved into the cliff by erosion. The Opal Coast has several, including the Cran aux Œufs.
It became a tourist curiosity partly thanks to its original shape, which does indeed resemble eggs. But also because it's been left entirely raw and natural.
Visiting the Cran aux Œufs cliff offers a great lungful of fresh air, laced with the sea's iodine tang, and a feast for the eyes. In every season, the landscape proves majestic.
Getting to the Cran aux Œufs at Audinghen
Here's all the useful information to make the most of the spectacle offered by the Cran aux Œufs cliff at Audinghen.
Where to find the cliff?
The Cran aux Œufs cliff is located in the commune of Audinghen (62), in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais on the Opal Coast. It's close to another well-known site in the region: Cap Gris-Nez.
Reaching the Cran aux Œufs beach
The Cran aux Œufs at Audinghen is freely accessible. The cove is visible from the shingle beach of the same name. It's not heavily visited, as it's hard to reach.
By car, take the D940 and D191 roads. A free car park lets you leave your vehicle nearby, as the cliff can only be reached on foot.
The Cran aux Œufs cliff can be reached on foot via the customs officers' path, which winds along the very steep cliff. The path is steep, making the visit challenging for families with babies and young children, and for people with reduced mobility.
What to wear for a visit to the Cran aux Œufs?
The Cran aux Œufs at Audinghen is an outdoor site. Checking the weather forecast before setting off lets you dress accordingly.
Whatever the weather, given the terrain, with large sandstone boulders lining the base of the cliff, it's best to wear a good pair of closed, non-slip shoes.
Where to eat and stay near the Cran aux Œufs?
To reach the Cran aux Œufs, it's not easy to carry a lot of bags or gear.
Restaurants in the surrounding area can satisfy both big and small appetites.
Accommodation can be booked right in Audinghen: hotels, gîtes… The surrounding communes also offer places to stay for a weekend, a short break or a longer stay on the Opal Coast.
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