Canal de Calais, Calais

Name: Canal de Calais
Address: Calais, France

#9 among attractions in Calais

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°57'0"N, 1°51'0"E

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Hôtel de Ville LafayetteCalais France

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Canal 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.

0.6 miN
Church
Église Notre-Dame de Calais, Calais
15 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.
0.8 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Calais Lighthouse, Calais
21 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.
1 miN
Historic walking areas, Battlefield, Monuments and statues
Fort Risban, Calais
25 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.
0.4 miE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Calais lace museum, Calais
11 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.
0.8 miN
Memorial
Louis XVIII column, Calais
20 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.
0.6 miN
Historical place, Tower, Gothic architecture
Tour du Guet, Calais
16 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.
~1450 ftNE
50°57'10"N • 1°51'16"E
Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville, Calais
7 min walk • Tower

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Canal de Calais?

Nearby attractions include Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville, Calais (7 min walk), Calais lace museum, Calais (11 min walk), Église Notre-Dame de Calais, Calais (15 min walk), Tour du Guet, Calais (16 min walk).

How to get to Canal de Calais by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canal de Calais:

Bus

Alhambra • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, Balad'in, Div'in (5 min walk)
Théâtre • Lines: 1, 13, 1A, 1B, 426, 427 (6 min walk)

Train

Calais-Ville (6 min walk)
Les Fontinettes (17 min walk)

Ferry

George V • Lines: Majest'in (9 min walk)
Meuse • Lines: Majest'in (11 min walk)

Canal de Calais, Calais

Facts and practical information

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

Église Notre-Dame de Calais, Calais

Calais Lighthouse, Calais

Fort Risban, Calais

Calais lace museum, Calais

Louis XVIII column, Calais

Tour du Guet, Calais

Beffroi de l'hôtel de ville, Calais

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Canal de Calais?

How to get to Canal de Calais by public transport?