Wimille is a rear coast French municipality located in the North of the town Boulogne-sur-Mer in the department of Pas-de-Calais and the region Nord-
Pas-de-Calais. Wimille means “the mill on the river”. Our municipality has a precious territory between land and sea, rural and urban life.
Area: 8.59 square miles
Number of inhabitants: 4185
Mayor: Antoine Logie
- The municipality is rich in plural biodiversity, which is linked to the expanse of its territory
- The topography is made up of humid small valleys and ridge lines
- The Wimereux passes through the municipality before reaching the sea.
- Wimille is part of the parc naturel regional des Caps et Marais d’Opale. As such, the town is a signatory of the Nature charter of regional parks.
The statue of Napoleon turning his back to England dominates the valley.
In the heart of the Boulonnais
- Near Wimille, the beach of Wimeraux allows swimming
- Golf open all year long
- Fortified town of Boulogne-sur-Mer
- National Sea Experience Centre: Nausicaa
- Nature sites The Cap Gris-Nez and the Cap Blanc Nez – dominated by beautiful cliffs