Calais

City · Hauts-de-France, 🇫🇷 France

Population 67,571

Area 34 km²

Time zone Europe/Paris

Official website www.calais.fr

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Calais Must-Sees

Calais showcases a significant architectural and industrial heritage, centered around its UNESCO-listed belfry and Neo-Flemish town hall. The city preserves its history as a global textile hub at the International Centre of Lace and Fashion and honors its wartime past through specialized museums housed in former bunkers. Artistic highlights include Auguste Rodin’s iconic bronze sculptures and the fine arts collection, while the historic theater and central parks reflect the city's early 20th-century urban development.

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