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The Burghers of Calais Must-see
A famous sculptural group by Auguste Rodin in front of the town hall, immortalising the historic episode of the 1347 siege.
See on the map →A historic crossing point to England, Calais preserves Rodin's famous sculpture and a rich heritage built around lace.
Looking for things to do in Calais, places to visit near Calais or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Calais on the interactive mapThe 7 must-see places in Calais
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The International City of Lace and Fashion
A museum devoted to the Calais lace-making tradition, in a former 19th-century factory.
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The Calais Lighthouse
A 19th-century lighthouse rising 59 metres, offering a view over the Strait of Dover and the English coast on a clear day.
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Notre-Dame de Calais
A church in the English Gothic style, unique in France, where the future General de Gaulle married in 1921.
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Calais Town Hall
A fine early-20th-century neo-Flemish building whose belfry is UNESCO-listed.
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The Dragon of Calais
An impressive articulated mechanical dragon that carries its passengers along the seafront.
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Fort Risban
A former coastal fortress guarding the harbour entrance, from the Middle Ages to Vauban.
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