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Textile sculpture with Yiqing Yin
©Stephane Ribeiro Da Ascencao On the occasion of his monograph at the City of Lace and Fashion
Meeting with the designer Yiqing YinVisit with Sophie Henwood
©Stephane Ribeiro Da Ascencao Curator of the new Rodin Gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts
Chat with Sophie HenwoodRiding with Constance & Gatsby
©Nohcab Discover the beauty of the natural spaces of Cap Blanc Nez
Equestrian immersion in the Opal CoastThe Calais Knife by Franck Ackermann
©©Franck Ackermann Know-how and passion in an eponymous object
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Where is Calais located and how to get there? + -
Calais is located in the north of France, in the Hauts-de-France region, near the English Channel. The Calais XXL destination brings together the 14 municipalities of the Grand Calais Terres & Mers conurbation. Calais is accessible by car (A16, A26), train, bus and ferry from Dover.
All means of accessHow to visit the Calais XXL destination? + -
It is recommended to move on foot to explore the city center and the main attractions. You can also use public transport which is completely free in the metropolitan area or borrow a bicycle from the 70 stations available.
Getting around and parking in Calais and the surrounding areaWhat to do in Calais and its surroundings? + -
The starting point for many adventures, Calais XXL is full of treasures! Whether you’re travelling in complete peace, off the beaten track or 100% local experiences, our advisors have found all the answers for you!
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