“ I left Etaples at the crack of dawn. I wanted to have lunch in Montreuil-sur-Mer, from the ramparts the view onto the hills and meadows is fantastic as the town is situated on high ground.” (Letter to Adèle by Victor Hugo, 1837)   

Montreuil-sur-Mer is situated at the mouth of the river Canche, overlooking the hills of the Ponthieu and the Opal Coast. From this geographical situation, the town has inherited its military position. It is the most beautiful walled town in Northern France.
Churches, chapels, mansions and picturesque streets are enclosed within its beautiful stone walls. Either state, religious or military,the monuments from the Middle Ages to present day tell the visitors about the unique history of Montreuil-sur-Mer.
Three heritage tours allow the visitors to discover the military, economic or religious past of the town. A leaflet is available at the Tourist Information Office.

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