The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cote d'Opale, Hauts-de-France

April 3, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Discover the best top things to do in Cote d'Opale, France including La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais, Musee Portuaire, Le Touquet Beach, Calais Beach, The Burghers of Calais, l'Hotel de Ville de Calais, Fish Market, The Beuriere House, Musee Dunkerque 1940 - Operation Dynamo, Le Beffroi de Saint-Eloi.
Restaurants in Cote d'Opale

1. La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais

135 quai du Commerce, 62100, Calais France +33 3 21 00 42 30 [email protected] http://www.cite-dentelle.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 348 reviews

La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais

Established in Calais, inside an authentic nineteenth century lace factory, the Museum of Lace and Fashion is a specialist museum for the famous lace woven on looms. A museum of both fashion and industry, its vast galleries present the techniques, the lingerie and haute couture associated with this prestigious textile, as well as its most contemporary aspects. The high point of a visit to this important museum is to discover the lace weaving looms in operation, those monumental cast iron machines that produce this exceptional fabric.

Reviewed By FrancesS527 - Ashford, United Kingdom

The history of lace making from Tudor to the present day kicks off a series of excellently presented rooms, with some interactive bits, culminating in the spectacular machine room with working demo of a real engineering marvel making a great swathe of curtain lace. The way lace was used in clothes from the adorable (baby bonnets) to the bizarre (take my word for it & go see) developed as machines replaced handwork & modern designers and artists found new ways to exploit the lace technology. The in-depth explanation of this technology & the range of skills needed was mind-boggling. My top pick - the life of Joan of Arc woven in Nottingham for a Paris exhibition. Current "special" section is a load of amazing couture, not all lace to be sure, by Belgian Olivier Theyskens - some pieces more wearable than others... A good deal of the labelling is bilingual, nice loos, park the other side of the river & enjoy a fine view of Calais cathedral from the high bridge.

2. Musee Portuaire

9 Quai De La Citadelle, 59140, Dunkirk France +33 3 28 63 33 39 [email protected] http://www.museeportuaire.com
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4.5 based on 341 reviews

Musee Portuaire

1 MUSEUM, 3 SHIPS, 1 LIGHTHOUSE With 1,600 square meters (over 17,000 square feet) of exhibitions, 4 centuries of history, 500 works (models, videos, paintings, …) and 5 locations to visit (the Museum, 3 ships and the Risban lighthouse), we offer many ways to embark on a maritime adventure!

Reviewed By Gio4533 - Milan, Italy

Very nice and entertaining museums, with a lot of nice explanations! Very good activity to do in Dunquerke

3. Le Touquet Beach

Promenade, 62520 Le Touquet – Paris-Plage France
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4.5 based on 1,797 reviews

Le Touquet Beach

Reviewed By Jojoma7 - Bristol, United Kingdom

Very large beach, there are impressive tides, we liked to go hiking, few people early in the morning, a little more during the day, the sea is refreshing

4. Calais Beach

Digue Gaston Berthe, Calais France +33 6 19 67 89 72 http://www.calais-guide.co.uk/sights/calais-beach-and-west-pier.html
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4.5 based on 735 reviews

Calais Beach

Reviewed By Drew040874 - London, United Kingdom

We visited on a glorious summers day and spent the whole day on the beach. They have done a brilliant job in renovating the area. The beach is clean with very attentive life guards. The facilities are clean and tidy and plenty of places to get snacks or something more formal, there are restaurants are close by. First time swimming in the English Channel. Was fun watching all the ferries coming and going to and from Dover. The ferries don’t disrupt your visit to the beach. Free all day parking. Something the UK seaside towns needs to do! Can’t wait to go back.

5. The Burghers of Calais

Place du Soldat Inconnu, 62100, Calais France +33 3 21 46 62 00 http://www.calais-guide.co.uk/sights/rodins-six-burghers.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 340 reviews

The Burghers of Calais

Reviewed By Nanette132 - Brisbane, Australia

Read the story and you can't help be moved by the history behind the sculptures and it's captured here in Calais in front of the famous town hall, and set amongst a very well maintained garden of tulips, standard roses irises etc.

6. l'Hotel de Ville de Calais

Place du Soldat Inconnu, 62100, Calais France +33 3 21 46 62 00 http://www.calais-cotedopale.co.uk/things-do/visits/l-hotel-de-ville-de-calais-583697
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4.5 based on 583 reviews

l'Hotel de Ville de Calais

Reviewed By Tom_Shelle19 - Wallasey, United Kingdom

We went over on New Year’s Eve, they still had the Christmas decorations up, absolutely beautiful, well worth a visit when you get off the ferry, simply stunning

7. Fish Market

Quay Side Port, Boulogne-sur-Mer France
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Fish Market

8. The Beuriere House

16 rue du Machicoulis, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France +33 3 21 30 14 52 http://www.tourisme-boulognesurmer.com/uk/visiter.php?id_contenu=3&contenu=20
Excellent
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

The Beuriere House

9. Musee Dunkerque 1940 - Operation Dynamo

Rue des Chantiers de France Courtines du Bastion 32, 59140, Dunkirk France +33 3 74 06 02 81 [email protected] http://dynamo-dunkerque.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 539 reviews

Musee Dunkerque 1940 - Operation Dynamo

Welcome to Dunkirk Museum 1940 - Operation Dynamo You will discover the complete story of the Battle of Dunkirk and of Operation Dynamo (26th May - 4th June 1940). The visit starts with a short archive movie. Then the exhibition consists of photos, maps, weapons, uniforms, vehicles, displays, and other artefacts from 1940 to give you a hint of what happened in Dunkirk in that time.

Reviewed By Woolleg - Little Bytham, United Kingdom

Good use of the limited space with some excellent exhibits, detailed narrative around the props and clear chronological design of the events leading up to and surrounding Operation Dynamo. Was quite busy when we went there, as for some reason it was free entry!

10. Le Beffroi de Saint-Eloi

Rue de l'Amiral Ronarch, 59140, Dunkirk France +33 3 28 66 79 21 [email protected] http://beffroi-dunkerque.fr/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 277 reviews

Le Beffroi de Saint-Eloi

Reviewed By PaulieG74 - Ghent, Belgium

The Cathedral still bares wounds of war, with it's bullet hole ridden front wall. Inside, a typical cathedral experience you can expect with any European Cathedral.

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