Calais is a town in northern France overlooking the Strait of Dover, the narrowest point in the English Channel, and is the closest French town to England. The white cliffs of Dover can easily be seen from Calais on a clear day.
The old part of the town, Calais proper (or Calais-Nord), is situated on an artificial island surrounded by canals and harbours. The modern part of the town, St-Pierre, lies to the south and southeast. Calais is the first seaport of France and is situated close to the entrance of the tunnel under Channel.
Things to See & Do
* Calais town hall
* Côte d'Opale – coastal cliffs
* War museum
* Wine, beer and specialty food shopping
* Rodin statue
General information
Cruise Season – Feb - Dec
Currency - Euro (€)
Language - French
Land Area – 33.5 km’s
Population – 75,000
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT + one hour
International Country Telephone Code + 33
Port Location – The port of Calais is located close to the town centre.
Transport Links – Calais has an international airport as well as high speed trains which put Calais 1h, 30 from Paris and London and 1 hour from Brussels.