Licques
A compact village in the Pas-de-Calais south of Calais, Licques is known across the region for its turkey and poultry production. The village sits in the valley of the Hem river within the Parc naturel régional des Caps et Marais d'Opale, and the former abbey of Notre-Dame de Licques — a listed historic monument — anchors its centre. Several churches serve a settlement of its size, and the wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population1,475
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Licques: quick answers
Where is Licques?
Licques is in Pas-de-Calais, France, about 20 km12 miles in a straight line from Calais.
How do you get to Licques?
The nearest airport is Calais (CQF), about 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is Caffiers, about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Licques?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C40°F. The wettest month is December, with about 90 mm3.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Licques?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants, 3 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Licques?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hesdin, Cassel and Ambleteuse.