Calais Attractions

Calais (pop. 74,800), situated at the narrowest point in the Channel (Straits of Dover; in French, Pas de Calais), is the largest town in the département of Pas-de-Calais and, with Boulogne, one of the two most important ports for the crossing to and from England (34km/21mi in 75 minutes, or about 40 minutes by hovercraft).

Musée des Beaux Arts

The Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle (rebuilt) displays material on the history of the town of Calais, 19th and 20th C sculpture, and a fine collection of pictures.

Address

Calais Musée des Beaux Arts et de la Dentelle
25 rue Richelieu
F-62100 Calais
France

http://www.musee.calais.fr

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	14:00
Close	12:00		12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00
Open	14:00		14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00
Close	17:30		17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30	17:30

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
1945 Victory Day (May 8)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Bastille Day - France (July 14)
Assumption Day - Christian (August 15)
All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1)
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian (May 28)
Ascension Thursday - Christian (May 17)

Discounts on

Wednesday

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Bellignies - Musee du marbre et de la pierre blue, France

(Near Calais)

The Musée du marbre et de la pierre blue in Bellignies houses items from before the industrial revolution, as well as works by working class artists, with an audiovisual commentary.

Address

Musée du marbre et de la pierre bleue
4 rue de Cautipont
F-59570 Bellignies
France

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

Berck-sur-Mer - Kite Festival

The annual kite festival brings together the best kites from across the globe on one of Europe's most famed beaches. Solo and group acrobatic demonstrations are also included in this week-long event which takes place in early April.

Address

Berck-sur-Mer Tourist Office
5 avenue Tattegrain
F-62601 Berck-sur-Mer
France

http://www.opale-sud.fr/site/gauche/menu_principal/les_communes/berck_sur_mer

Hardelot-Plage - Hardelot Festival, France

(Near Calais)

Hardelot-Plage hosts an annual month-long festival which runs from mid-July to mid-August and includes classical and jazz concerts.

Address

Festival d'Hardelot
F-62152 Hardelot-Plage
France

Hareng d'Or (Etaples-sur-Mer - Festival National des Arts et Traditions Populaires)

This annual four-day festival takes place in mid-August and showcases local traditions with participants representing 15 French provinces. Events include dancing in the streets, craft stalls, traditional games and musical concerts.

Address

Festival National des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Concours du Hareng d'Or
F-62630 Etaples sur Mer
France

Hondschoote - La Karyole Fest, France

(Near Calais)

Hondschoote hosts the annual two-day La Karyole Fest which takes place in early September. The festival includes harnessing competitions, craft and food stalls and musical concerts.

Address

Hondschoote Tourist Office
2 rue des Moëres
F-59122 Hondschoote
France

http://www.tourisme.fr/office-de-tourisme/hondschoote.htm

Licques - Turkey Festival, France

(Near Calais)

Licques hosts the annual Turkey Festival which takes place on the third weekend in December and celebrates the history of turkeys in the region.

The birds have been bred in Licques since they were brought over by the Spanish.

Address

Société Licques Volaille
F-62850 Licques
France

Maroilles Flea Market, France

(Near Calais)

This annual one-day flea market is held on the third Sunday in June and includes over 500 vendors in the streets of the town.

Address

Maroilles Tourist Office
53 Grand'Rue
F-59550 Maroilles
France

http://www.tourisme.fr/office-de-tourisme/maroilles.htm

Maubeuge - Street Festival, France

(Near Calais)

Maubeuge hosts an annual week-long festival which takes place between late June and early July. The festival includes musical, theatrical and dance performances.

Address

Maubeuge Tourist Office
Porte de Mons
F-59600 Maubeuge
France

http://www.ville-maubeuge.fr

Mont des Cats - Fête de la Saint Hubert

This day-long festival takes place in late October.

Address

Mont des Cats Tourist Office
F-59270 Mont des Cats
France

Musée de la Guerre

Musée de la Guerre is located in a battle-scarred German blockhouse which offers a detailed account of local events during World War II.

Address

Musée de la Guerre
Parc Saint Pierre
F-62100 Calais
France

http://museeguerrecalais.free.fr