Calais
This bustling port city has a rich history dating back to the 14th century, and was heavily damaged during World War II. Its location as the closest French settlement to England across the English Channel and many historical and cultural landmarks makes it a popular tourist getaway today.
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Category
Port City
Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service
Calais–Dunkerque Airport (CQF)
Port of Calais
Known For
Close Proximity to Dover (UK)
Day Trip from Major Cities
1.5 hour drive from Bruges or Ghent
1 hour drive (or 2 hour train) from Arras
1.5 hour drive (or train) from Lille
1.5 hour drive (or 2 hour train) from Amiens
1.5 hour ferry from Dover (UK) or Dunkirk
2 hour drive from Rouen
2.5 hour drive from Brussels or Antwerp
2.5 hour bullet train from Paris
3 hour drive from Le Havre or Reims
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Calais, France
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