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Discover Calais in France
Calais in the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais with its 74,433 habitants is a place located in France - some 147 mi or ( 237 km ) North of Paris , the country's capital .
Local time in Calais is now 12:26 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Paris " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: London, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Sangatte. When in this area, you might want to check out London . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Calais ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Atlantik Wall - Pas de Calais
The Atlantik Wall in France - Pas de Calais Atlantikwall Atlantic wall Atlanticwall Atlantische Muur Todt Oldenburg Waldam V1 V2 V3 Bunker Blockhaus ..
Wiggle Super Series - French Revolution Sportive 2012
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EuroStar Trapped
Eurostar passengers stuck in trains for 15 hours on the 18th and 19th December 2009. Go to www.eurostardisgrace.webege.com to post your comments on the night. ..
Tour of the pride of Canterbury boat
Tour of the lifts and the rest of the P&O ferrys "pride of Canterbury" boat (Calais - Dover). this boat has some Lutz lifts (newer than the ones on the pride of Dover). This boat has 3 car decks and 2 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Église Notre-Dame de Calais
Église Notre-Dame ("The Church of Our Lady") is a Roman Catholic parish church located on Rue de la Paix, in Calais, department of Pas-de-Calais, in northern France. Of Tudor architecture, it dates from the 12th century, and chiefly from the 14th century.
Located at 50.96 1.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Tour du Guet
The Tour du Guet is a 13th century watchtower in Calais, Pas-de-Calais, northern France. Located on Place d'Armes behind the Hotel de Ville, it is 39 metres in height, and features a dovecote for carrier pigeons. The tower dates from 1214, when Philip I, Count of Boulogne built fortifications in the town. Damaged by a 1580 earthquake, it was used as a lighthouse until 1848, when it became a watch tower. During World War I, it served as a military post.
Located at 50.96 1.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Gare de Calais-Ville
Gare de Calais-Ville is a railway station in the city centre of Calais, France. It is the principal station for commuter and short distance rail services in Calais. Another station Calais-Fréthun, which is where longer distance services depart from, is connected by a free shuttle bus service (to meet with services to Paris). There is a third smaller station at Gare des Fontinettes. There is a shuttle service bus from the Port of Calais to the station.
Located at 50.95 1.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
The Burghers of Calais
Les Bourgeois de Calais is one of the most famous sculptures by Auguste Rodin, completed in 1889. It serves as a monument to an occurrence in 1347 during the Hundred Years' War, when Calais, an important French port on the English Channel, was under siege by the English for over a year.
Located at 50.95 1.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Siege of Calais (1558)
The Siege of Calais was fought in early 1558 during the Italian War of 1551–1559. The French force commanded by Francis, Duke of Guise captured the city of Calais from the Kingdom of England, who had ruled it since 1347.
Located at 50.96 1.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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