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What to do in De Panne? Our favourite spots

Restaurants, activities, beaches and shops in De Panne and the surrounding area. Tested and approved — we only recommend what we love.

All distances are calculated from Charm 202 (Dr. A. Depagelaan 12).

Restaurants & bistros

Le Fox

Fine dining

Fine dining by the sea. One of the best restaurants on the Belgian coast. Exceptional fish and seafood.

5 min walk

Brasserie Le Galion

Brasserie

Friendly brasserie on the seafront promenade with sea views. Mussels and chips, sole meunière and Belgian classics.

3 min walk

Bij Ons

Flemish

Authentic Flemish cuisine in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Generous portions and reasonable prices.

5 min walk

Le Trident

Seafood

Fresh fish and seafood with a lovely terrace in summer. Perfect for a lunch with your toes in the sand.

4 min walk

Cafés & ice cream

Australian Ice Cream

Ice cream

The best artisan ice cream on the coast. Creative flavours and generous scoops. Expect a queue in summer — it's absolutely worth it!

3 min walk

Tearoom Le Provence

Tearoom

A cosy tearoom for a waffle, a coffee or a hot chocolate after a stroll on the beach.

4 min walk

Beach & nature

La Panne Beach

Beach

One of the widest beaches on the Belgian coast. Fine sand, vast open space, ideal for children and land yachting. Just 70 steps from Charm 202!

1 min walk

Dunes du Westhoek

Nature

A 340-hectare nature reserve. Marked walking trails through the highest dunes in Belgium. Breathtaking scenery.

15 min walk

Plankendael - Dunes Trail

Walking

An accessible coastal walk between La Panne and Koksijde. Panoramic views over the sea and the polders.

10 min walk

Activities & sports

Koksijde Yachting Club

Water sports

Sailing, kitesurfing, land yachting... The go-to spot for water sports on the Belgian coast.

10 min walk

Plopsaland De Panne

Theme park

Family theme park with roller coasters, shows and a water park. Kids absolutely love it.

5 min by car

Land yachting

Sport

La Panne is the Belgian capital of land yachting. Several schools offer beginner sessions right on the beach.

On the beach

Bike rental

Cycling

Several bike rental shops nearby. The coastal cycle path network is excellent for exploring the surrounding area.

3 min walk

Culture & sightseeing

NAVIGO - National Fishing Museum

Museum

Interactive museum on the history of North Sea fishing. Fascinating for both children and adults.

15 min by car (Koksijde)

Abbaye des Dunes

Heritage

Ruins of the former Cistercian abbey of Koksijde. A historic site set in green surroundings.

10 min by car

The Coast Tram (Kusttram)

Transport

The longest tram line in the world (67 km). Take it to explore the entire Belgian coast, from La Panne to Knokke.

2 min walk (stop)

Shopping & groceries

Carrefour Market

Supermarket

A well-stocked supermarket for all your everyday shopping needs.

5 min walk

Local bakery

Bakery

Fresh bread, rolls and pastries every morning. Nothing beats breakfast in the apartment.

3 min walk

La Panne Market

Market

Weekly market every Thursday morning. Fresh produce, cheeses, smoked fish and local crafts.

4 min walk

Want to discover all of this?

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