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Calais is a major port for ferries between France and England, and since 1994, the Channel Tunnel has linked nearby Coquelles to Folkestone by rail. Because of its position, Calais has been a major port and an important centre for transport and trading with England since the Middle Ages.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Calais, industrial seaport on the Strait of Dover, Pas-de-Calais département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France, 21 miles (34 km) by sea from Dover (the shortest crossing from England).
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- Town Hall. Calais’ town hall has a 75-metre-high belfry that is part of a UNESCO site straddling the French and Belgian border, made up of towers within the old Duchy of Burgundy and the historic County of Flanders.
- Burghers of Calais. In front of the Town Hall on the edge of the Parc Saint-Pierre is one of Auguste Rodin’s best-known works. It was unveiled in 1895 and was designed to honour the self-sacrifice of six of Calais’ leaders after a year-long siege from 1346 to 1347 that was part of the 100 Years’ War.
- La Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode. The City of Lace and Fashion reveals the past and present of lace manufacturing. The museum is set in one of Calais’ last collective lace factories, established in the 1870s.
- Musée de la Guerre de Calais. Also in the Parc Saint-Pierre is a Nazi bunker almost 200 metres in length. When you get to the entrance you’ll understand how it could have escaped bomb damage in the war, as the structure is completely cloaked by the park’s foliage in summer.
Apr 21, 2024 · With a long sandy beach, epic street art and top museums, there are many great things to see and do in Calais. Budget and plan your visit with this guide.
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A first-timer's guide to visiting Calais, France. Apr 21, 2024 • 9 min read. From the beach to the museums and the best ways to travel around, get to know Calais in north France with this guide.
