Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville, Calais

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Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville is a place located in Calais (Hauts-de-France region) and belongs to the category of tower.

It is situated at an altitude of 26 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 50°57'10"N latitude and 1°51'16"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Alhambra (bus, 4 min walk), Meuse (ferry, 4 min walk), Calais-Ville (train, 5 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Canal de Calais (canal, 7 min walk), Calais lace museum (specialty museum, 8 min walk), Église Notre-Dame de Calais (church, 10 min walk).

Coordinates: 50°57'10"N, 1°51'16"E

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Hôtel de Ville LafayetteCalais France

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Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Église Notre-Dame de Calais, Calais Lighthouse, Fort Risban, Calais lace museum.

~1950 ftN
Church
Église Notre-Dame de Calais, Calais
10 min walk • Église Notre-Dame is a Roman Catholic parish church located on Rue de la Paix, in Calais, department of Pas-de-Calais, in northern France. It dates from the 12th century, and chiefly from the 14th century. Arguably, it is the only church built in the English perpendicular style in all of France.
0.6 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Calais Lighthouse, Calais
15 min walk • Calais Lighthouse is located in Calais in Pas-de-Calais. The Lighthouse is located in the residential streets near the Port of Calais and is a significant landmark as well as a navigational aid to ships and ferries using the Straits of Dover.
0.8 miN
Historic walking areas, Battlefield, Monuments and statues
Fort Risban, Calais
21 min walk • Fort Risban is a fort in Calais, France, located on the coast on the Avenue Raymond Poincaré at the port entrance. In English medieval accounts it is Risbanke or Risbank.
~1600 ftSE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Calais lace museum, Calais
8 min walk • The Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode is a museum of lace in Pas de Calais in northern France. It is one of two museums in France to celebrate machine lace making. The museum is an Anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
0.6 miN
Memorial
Louis XVIII column, Calais
15 min walk • The Louis XVIII column is a tall column in the Courgain area of Calais to commemorate the visit of king Louis XVIII to the city.
0.5 miNW
Historical place, Tower, Gothic architecture
Tour du Guet, Calais
12 min walk • 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.
1.1 miN
Harbor
Port of Calais, Calais
27 min walk • The Port of Calais is a port in Calais, northern France. The port is the fourth largest port in France and the largest for passenger traffic. It accounts for more than a third of economic activity in the town of Calais.
~1450 ftSW
Canal
Canal de Calais, Calais
7 min walk • The Canal de Calais connects the Aa River near Ruminghem to the inner basins of the Port of Calais. Many boats enter the French canal system through the port of Calais and this canal. It is 30 km long and has 3 locks.
1.1 miE
Universities and schools
Université du Littoral-Côte-d'Opale, Calais
28 min walk • University of the Littoral Opal Coast, also known as ULCO, is a French public university, based in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Dunkerque and Saint-Omer. The head office is in Dunkirk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville?

Nearby attractions include Canal de Calais, Calais (7 min walk), Calais lace museum, Calais (8 min walk), Église Notre-Dame de Calais, Calais (10 min walk), Tour du Guet, Calais (12 min walk).

How to get to Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville:

Bus

Alhambra • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, Balad'in, Div'in (4 min walk)
Place Danemark • Lines: 2, 3 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Meuse • Lines: Majest'in (4 min walk)
George V • Lines: Majest'in (7 min walk)

Train

Calais-Ville (5 min walk)
Les Fontinettes (22 min walk)