Location: Calais
Top Things to do in Calais
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Calais That You Shouldn't Miss
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Calais
1. Meccano Lab
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ClaireandJim - Maidstone, United Kingdom
We took out 2 grandchildren (13 & 10) and they had a fantastic couple of hours, as did we! Loads of really intriguing and amazing models that you needed to look twice at to see that they were actually made of Meccano. You can choose from a whole range of kits and self-selected Meccano pieces to have a go at making a model of your choice. To correct another review though - we were told the models couldn't be taken away but had to be dismantled for re-use. It is free to enter and the whole experience is really good. We would certainly return - its a lovely place to take your kids.
2. La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
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. Calais Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 735 reviews
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.
4. The Burghers of Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By Nanette132 - Brisbane, Australia
Read the story and you can't help be moved by the history behind the sculptures and it's captured here in Calais in front of the famous town hall, and set amongst a very well maintained garden of tulips, standard roses irises etc.
5. l'Hotel de Ville de Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
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. Eglise Notre-Dame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By KevinSadler2364 - Leicester, United Kingdom
The eglise Notre Damn is a magnificent church, rebuilt following the damage it suffered during the war. The exterior architecture is superb and is equaled by the ornate decoration inside.
7. Parc Richelieu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By giol233 - Wexford, Ireland
a peaceful spot in the middle of the city. Well maintained and lovely. Art, playground, benches in the shade, wide flat walkways ... what more could you want?
8. Royal Kids Parc De Jeux
9. Parc St Pierre
10. Monument Yvonne et Charles De Gaulle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Desiderata123 - London, United Kingdom
This statue is in a square in the centre of Calais. It's an interesting place with regular activities. Sit by the fountain and look at the statue that looks like two people strolling along. Except they are enormous.
