Alignment of French, German, Belgian and European flags in the alleys of the North Cemetery of Calais, symbol of memory and reconciliation, under a blue spring sky. ©Nohcab

3rd Edition of the Spring of Cemeteries in Calais

Press release — From May 16 to 18, 2025, the North Cemetery of Calais will host the Spring of Cemeteries, with the participation of the Calais XXL Tourist Office which will offer 6 tours led by one of its tour guides.

Open museums and reflections of society

Created in 2016 by Patrimoine Aurhalpin, the Printemps des Cimetières is the only national event dedicated to the discovery of funerary heritage and cemeteries! True open-air museums and reflections of our society and its evolution, cemeteries are full of stories to tell and heritage to observe.

This year, the Calais XXL Tourist Office is organizing guided tours of the North Cemetery, led by Corneille Lavoye, a tour guide at the Tourist Office. This is an opportunity to discover the history of the city and its notable figures, as well as the rich biodiversity that inhabits it, with a focus on flora and fauna, the theme of this 10th edition.

Soldier's grave at Calais North Cemetery ©nohcab

This is a novelty 2025 : all guided tours and activities organized by the Calais XXL Tourist Office are now accessible via a online ticketing. This A new tool brings together major events in the region and makes booking easier. Already boasting around a hundred events, this platform allows visitors to easily plan their outings and ensure they don't miss any unmissable events.

Alignment of French, German, Belgian and European flags in the alleys of the North Cemetery of Calais, symbol of memory and reconciliation, under a blue spring sky. ©Nohcab
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Contact

Elise Bué

Communications Officer — Calais XXL

+33 (0)6 42 92 50 71 — ebue@calaisxxl.com