Children & Schools

Visit — Cycle 2 – 3, secondary

The essentials of Calais

Observe, find your way, and discover are the key words of this tour, which begins with a time of appropriation around the tourist map of our territory and a discussion around the notion of heritage. Our guide takes your students to discover the emblematic places of the city to tell you its history. The walk in the heart of Calais, on a route of approximately 2 km, invites you to discover the emblematic places and monuments of the city center. From the Town Hall and its Belfry, testimonies of a remarkable heritage, to the captivating story of the Six Burghers and the statue of the famous Auguste Rodin, each stage reveals its secrets.

Visit – Workshop — Cycle 2 – 3, secondary

Guardians of the City

With the arrival of the Dragon imagined by François Delaroziere in 2019, Calais has become the city of the Dragon. But what your students may not know is that this is not new, since a few dragons are scattered throughout the city and its history. After a time of discovery and research within the tourist office, we take them on their trail through the city.

Visit – Workshop — Cycle 2 – 3, secondary

Street-art tour

During a visit to the city center, our tour guide will make your students aware of the richness of this new trend that is gaining ground in urban areas. Shapes, colors, the artist's perspective, techniques used, feelings are all topics that will be covered. After observation, it's time for practice thanks to a workshop that will give your class group the opportunity to express their artistic sensitivity in turn.

Guided tour

The Town Hall and its Belfry

A symbol of the city, this magnificent building with its Flemish neo-Renaissance architecture is a must-see. Take a look at the belfry and enjoy a 360° view. This visit is inseparable from that of the Town Hall, where you can admire the magnificent glass roofs or the wedding hall, which recalls a historic event, as it was here that Yvonne Vendroux and Charles de Gaulle were married in 1921.

Self-guided tour

Memory Museum 39-45

The 39-45 Memorial Museum, located in the longest German bunker in Europe, will bring to life the fate of the inhabitants during this painful period through numerous period photographs, press clippings and everyday objects.

Guided tours — Depending on level

The City of Lace and Fashion

In the heart of an authentic 19th century lace factory^e century: the Boulart factory, the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode is a unique place that showcases Calais expertise. Immerse yourself in the history of Calais lace, renowned for its finesse, the richness of its patterns, and its quality, which earned it a place in Haute Couture and luxury. Explore the manufacturing techniques of this high-end textile and its use in 16th-century fashion.^e century to the present day.

Four themes are covered: In the time of handmade lace – The industrial adventure of lace in Calais – The workshop and the lace trades – Fashions in Lace

The Public Affairs Department develops tour and workshop programs by age group and audience type. General and thematic tours, workshops, and educational tools evolve throughout the program. The educational offerings, training programs, and teaching materials are developed in collaboration with the arts and design community (costumers, model makers, visual artists, etc.) and teachers seconded from the French Ministry of Education.

Guided tours — Depending on level

Calais Museum of Fine Arts

Since May 17, 2025, a new gallery has been dedicated to Auguste Rodin, sculptor of the Monument to the Burghers of Calais, which contributed to the city's fame. The redesigned scenography of the tour emphasizes the multi-sensory approach: manipulation, tactile and sound elements. Particular attention is paid to the message, which the museum wants to be accessible to as many people as possible. The permanent galleries are dedicated to the fine arts collections. Two hundred and fifty works can be discovered through a tour that immerses us in the history of art from the XNUMXth century^e century to the present day. A dozen themes facilitate the understanding of the evolution of artistic tastes, particularly in the 19th century^e and XX^e centuries.

Guided tour & booklet

Travel to the rhythm of the Dragon of Calais

The Dragon of Calais is a pretext for artistic and cultural discovery. An unusual subject of study that encourages exchange and will give your students the opportunity to sharpen their sense of observation and broaden their vision. We have put together an observation booklet to discover all the specificities of the Dragon on the seafront: dimensions, expressions, mechanisms, movement, role of the pilots as well as some elements concerning its construction. The guided tour aboard the Dragon of Calais will allow your students to interact with one of our pilot-machinists who can help them complete their booklet.

Workshops — according to level

Sketches, bestiary, construction and urban theater

Six workshops are offered to meet the needs of students from the first cycles to high school, including middle school. Simple concepts of sketches and diagrams, to more complex logic are covered. The tools are developed to facilitate oral expression with times for photo expression and sharing.

Guided tour

Grand site Des 2 Caps: the foreshore and marine fauna

This foreshore outing offers a fun and educational immersion into marine biodiversity and coastal landscapes. At low tide, students explore the flora and fauna hidden among rocks and pools, while participating in an interactive pebble game to distinguish different rocks. The activity continues with a reading of the landscape and an introduction to seaweed recognition, allowing them to understand the formation of the coastline and its evolution. 

Guided tour

The Platier d'Oye, an exceptional ornithological site

A first stopover in France for many migratory birds, this natural site lends itself to observing numerous species, including rare ones like northern shovelers and teals. Accompanied by nature guides, students explore the reef flats, discover the dune flora, observe birds with binoculars, and learn how to interpret the landscape. They also encounter Highland cows, introduced to promote ecological management of the site.

Guided tour

The Botanical Garden of Beau Pays

A remarkable landscaped garden, created in the late 90s around the family farm. Accompanied by Pierre, the garden's passionate creator, the tour allows visitors to discover varied atmospheres and climates where numerous botanical species and some animals coexist. The garden is home to a diverse ecosystem. It consists of an arid zone where cacti thrive, a green outdoor space, and a tropical greenhouse where visitors can admire 600 exotic butterflies moving freely around them.

Visit & workshops

The Urban Farm of Calais

Located in the heart of town, this farm is home to around sixty animals specially trained in animal mediation. Selected for their sociable behavior and small size, they offer a fun and educational experience, suitable for young children. Guided tours are conducted in small groups (maximum 8 participants), to ensure direct and peaceful contact with the animals. A rotation is set up to allow the entire class to experience the experience simultaneously. Three different workshops adapted to each school cycle allow visitors to discover the farm's species: Lagomorphs (rabbits), small rodents, goats, chickens, donkeys, and horses.