Top 10 Things to do in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France

December 30, 2021 Leida Jutras

Discover the best top things to do in Pas-de-Calais, France including Le Touquet Beach, La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais, Carriere Wellington, Calais Beach, l'Hotel de Ville de Calais, Musee Dunkerque 1940 - Operation Dynamo, Plage de Malo-les-Bains, Les Phoques de la Baie d'Authie, Nausicaa, Promenade des Remparts.
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1. Le Touquet Beach

Promenade, 62520 Le Touquet – Paris-Plage France
Excellent
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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

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
Excellent
61%
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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. Carriere Wellington

Rue Arthur Deletoille, 62000, Arras France +33 3 21 51 26 95 [email protected] http://www.carrierewellington.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,480 reviews

Carriere Wellington

Enter one of the most secret place of military history, and discover a real underground town, where more than 20 000 soldiers of the Commonwealth prepared the most surprising attack of WW1.

Reviewed By Apfm141 - Walsall, United Kingdom

A must see! Visited here on a quiet Sunday in September after a visit to Point Du Jour cemetery to see a grave of a relative who fought in Arras in the first world war. We came here after wanting to experience a little of what they went through during that time. We were not disappointed. We had a friendly greeting upon entering, reasonably priced and waited 20 minutes for the next tour, and was then set up with a helmet and audio guide in the desired language. Were were then greeted by our excellent tour guide who flicked between French and English to accommodate the group and took us 20 metres underground listening to the audio guide and tour guide which worked perfectly. It was a great experience, very informative and would definitely recommend.

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
Excellent
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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. 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
Excellent
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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

6. 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!

7. Plage de Malo-les-Bains

Malo-les-Bains, Dunkirk France http://m.lesdunesdeflandre.fr/le-sidf
Excellent
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4.5 based on 621 reviews

Plage de Malo-les-Bains

Reviewed By IceGemzB - Colchester, United Kingdom

My friend and I visited the Calais area on a day trip and decided to drive uo to Dunkirk for a walk around. The beach is vast, with soft sand and a slightly emotional feel to it, as you stroll along freely, remembering what the soldiers who charged off the boats faced in WWII. There is plenty of space for children to run about, and lots of places to eat along the promenade, but our visit was to see the beach.

8. Les Phoques de la Baie d'Authie

62600 Berck France https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sbnf/recarea/?recid=26467
Excellent
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4.5 based on 708 reviews

Les Phoques de la Baie d'Authie

Reviewed By 476shaunh - Glossop, United Kingdom

The beautiful Bay of Authie extends from the southern end of Berck's gargantuan beach in a satisfying, dune-ridged, forest-fringed crescent, where the tide is either smashing against the man-made boulder barrier or glistening in some unfeasibly distant twinkle. When the tide is two hours out, the seals (a huge collection of Grey and Common) are visible on the sand banks across from the breakwater at a distance of a hundred metres or so. When the tide is fully out (and, MY WORD, does it go out!) at around 18.00/19.00, the seals (who constantly need the proximity of water), can be found alongside the only remaining channel, at the far southern end of Berck beach, as close as thirty metres across the water! This is the best time to view them. Not only are they clearly visible, but many take quick swims and frequently pop-up within a few metres of the lines of humans, eagerly watching and filming them on the opposite bank. When the tide rushes back in at 20.00, the seals are washed back in towards the cusp of the bay and, as they float along, they can be observed as close as a few feet away. We were incredibly unfortunate (the handful of us that had hung on) to witness a baby seal curiously raise it's head on several occassions, just two metres (6 foot) from where we were stood. Fantastic!

9. Nausicaa

Boulevard Sainte-Beuve, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France +33 3 21 30 99 99 [email protected] https://www.nausicaa.fr
Excellent
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4.0 based on 4,560 reviews

Nausicaa

More than just a simple aquarium, Nausicaa, National Sea Centre, is the largest European complex entirely devoted to the universe of marine life. Nausicaa offers an entertaining, educational and scientific visit, raising public awareness about the need to act responsibly towards the world's seas if their resources and beauty are to be maintained. Let yourself be astounded by the immense variety of the sea life: 10 000m2 exposition space, 58 000 living creatures 1 600 different species housed in 17 million litres of water which is dispersed into 85 aquariums, large tanks and terrariums Nausicaa proposes you a wonderful chance to discover the giant manta ray, pengouins, sea lions, and more! Nausicaa, take a plunge to discover the diversity of the marine life. Annual closing from 4 to 22 January 2021.

Reviewed By AlxTraveller - Brussels, Belgium

I have only superlatives about the aquarium. It has a lot of species, the personnel is very kind and supportive and you can learn a lot about the life underwater. What I have been impressed the most of? The great aquarium in the ocean part where you can see from small fish to sharks and a gorgeous Manta Ray. The sea lions show is also very impressive. There are a lot of other parts to speak about, but I think everyone who has the chance should visit the aquarium once.

10. Promenade des Remparts

Centre Ville Vieille Ville, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer France
Excellent
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4.0 based on 489 reviews

Promenade des Remparts

Reviewed By Mb7400 - London, United Kingdom

I’ve always considered Boulogne-Sur-Mer to be an underrated location. Some very good restaurants, bars....good aesthetics....interesting historically.... Came for a late morning stroll around this Promenade. Some really good views of the Old part of Boulogne....Notre Dame cathedral etc Some lovely vegetation and trees adorn the area, similarly, and it’s well worth an investigation, due to the scenery and views.

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