Things to do in Cote d'Opale, Hauts-de-France: The Best Specialty Museums

August 3, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

Discover the best top things to do in Cote d'Opale, France including Ecole-Musee, La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais, Musee Portuaire, Fort des Dunes, Musee Opale Sud, Musee Memoire, Musee du Touquet-Paris-Plage, Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France.
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1. Ecole-Musee

2 rue de l Ancien Rivage, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France +33 3 21 87 00 30 http://ecolemusee.ville-boulogne-sur-mer.fr/
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Ecole-Musee

2. 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
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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.

3. 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

4. Fort des Dunes

Rue du 2 Juin 1940, 59495 Leffrinckoucke France +33 3 28 29 13 17 http://www.facebook.com/Fort-des-Dunes-Leffrinckoucke-1249242665200639/
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Fort des Dunes

Reviewed By ericvm01

splendid super audioguide for a 1€ tag ( just adding theu audio instead of reading a real plus so you can concentrate on the views pics and exhibits magnificent views while outside who made us do a trekking in the dune during the afternoon a great to do

5. Musee Opale Sud

60 rue de l Imperatrice, 62600 Berck France +33 3 21 84 07 80
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Musee Opale Sud

6. Musee Memoire

Parc Saint Pierre, 62100, Calais France +33 3 21 34 21 57 http://www.cote-dopale.com/tourisme/musee-de-la-memoire-39-45-calais
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4.0 based on 150 reviews

Musee Memoire

Housed in a former German bunker, this museum holds a collection of items from all nationalities involved in the war.

Reviewed By ryanu2016 - Milford, United States

The structure is well set up walking through the history from start to finish, recommend seeing the original war footage documentary there which is an option.

7. Musee du Touquet-Paris-Plage

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4.0 based on 78 reviews

Musee du Touquet-Paris-Plage

Situé au cœur de la forêt, le Musée du Touquet-Paris-Plage plonge le visiteur dans l’art de la modernité depuis la fin du XIXe siècle jusqu’à nos jours. Infos COVID-19 : port du masque et réservation obligatoires pour accéder à l'exposition

8. Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France

503 Avenue Bancs de Flandres, 59140, Dunkirk France +33 3 28 65 84 20 [email protected] http://www.fracnpdc.fr
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3.0 based on 108 reviews

Frac Grand Large — Hauts-de-France

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