Éperlecques (; ; ) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Geography

It is a farming commune comprising eight hamlets, all found within the regional nature reserve of the Caps et Marais d'Opale, situated 6 miles (10km) northwest of Saint-Omer, at the D222 and D219 road junction. The small river Liette runs through the village.

Population

Places of interest

• The Blockhaus d'Éperlecques

• St. Leodegar's church, dating from the sixteenth century.

• Seven chapels.

• Traces of ancient châteaux.

• The flour mill at Seigre.

Twin towns

Éperlecques is twinned with Zonnebeke in Belgium.

See also

• Audomarois

• Communes of the Pas-de-Calais department

References