Citadelle de Calais, Calais

Name: Citadelle de Calais
Address: Calais, France

#10 among attractions in Calais

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The citadel of Calais is a fortress built on the ruins of the old medieval castle dating from the thirteenth century and which defended the city of Calais.

Coordinates: 50°57'23"N, 1°50'31"E

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Calais-Nord (Esplanade)Calais France

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Citadelle de Calais – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miE
Church
Église Notre-Dame de Calais, Calais
13 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 miNE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Calais Lighthouse, Calais
16 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.
0.6 miNE
Historic walking areas, Battlefield, Monuments and statues
Fort Risban, Calais
15 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.
0.9 miSE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Calais lace museum, Calais
23 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.
0.5 miNE
Memorial
Louis XVIII column, Calais
13 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.
~1920 ftNE
Historical place, Tower, Gothic architecture
Tour du Guet, Calais
10 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 miNE
Harbor
Port of Calais, Calais
26 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.
0.6 miSE
Canal
Canal de Calais, Calais
15 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.
0.6 miSE
50°57'10"N • 1°51'16"E
Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville, Calais
15 min walk • Tower

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Citadelle de Calais?

Nearby attractions include Tour du Guet, Calais (10 min walk), Louis XVIII column, Calais (13 min walk), Église Notre-Dame de Calais, Calais (13 min walk), Fort Risban, Calais (15 min walk).

How to get to Citadelle de Calais by public transport?

The nearest stations to Citadelle de Calais:

Bus

Stade du Souvenir • Lines: 4, 8 (5 min walk)
Citadelle • Lines: 5, Div'in (5 min walk)

Ferry

George V • Lines: Majest'in (9 min walk)
Meuse • Lines: Majest'in (16 min walk)

Train

Calais-Ville (11 min walk)
Les Fontinettes (29 min walk)