Playground – Parc de la Baleine

Located on Rue de la Mer, come and explore this wooded, flower-filled park and take a stroll through this exceptional park, home to various species of trees and birds, as well as plenty of children’s play equipment.

Ideal for family walks, you can also discover the symbol of the Lutins: the whale skeleton.

To make your visit even more engaging and culturally enriching, there is a Whale Centre offering information on cetaceans and the history of this whale. The museum will be closed for renovation in 2027. It is due to reopen in 2028. The tourist information centre will be relocated to the room behind the municipal police station.

There you’ll find an area dedicated to legends and anecdotes about whales, a display on whaling and whale conservation, a scientific section featuring the anatomical and physiological data of these mammals, a film screening recounting the history of Luc’s whale, a retrospective on the stranding of the ‘lutine’ whale featuring period documents, as well as a souvenir shop brimming with postcards, books and more…

Practical information:
Main entrance on Rue de la Mer, and pedestrian entrance on Rue Camille Blaizot
Toilets available.
Nearest car park on Rue de la Mer or Place du Docteur Sustendal.

Accessibility:
The park is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There are disabled toilets.

Dogs are welcome provided they are kept on a lead. Please remember to bring dog waste bags.