Fishing in Calais, delights and leisure of the sea
The fishing port of Calais and its fish market are in Courgain Maritime. And In a port city, cooking or eating fish is part of the DNA of the inhabitants! Local cuisine is all about seafood and fish. Enjoying a seafood platter or mussels and chips is one of the must-dos of a stay in Calais XXL. Fishing is also a popular activity for locals and visitors. Whether by the sea, on foot or by embarking to fish offshore, the possibilities are numerous.
Calais is (also) a fishing port!
Activities related to the port and the sea are very important in Calais. The fishing port is located at Courgain Maritime, close to the city center. This is where the craftsmen - fishermen and fishmongers offer seafood and fish. The fish market takes place every morning depending on the weather conditions. It is a favorite meeting place for locals and visitors. The North Sea and the English Channel are very rich in fish, the choice is varied! Fishing is very regulated in order to ensure the preservation and reproduction cycle of the species. Cod, plaice, sea bass, mackerel, sole, and herring, the king fish of the Opal Coast are among the most present.
Fish and seafood, XXL Calais delicacies
Fish and seafood are frequently on the menu of local restaurants. In Calais, it is possible to taste delicacies of the sea while watching it from the port or beach side. One of the taste pleasures is to treat yourself to a seafood platter composed of cockles, whelks, crabs, lobsters and many others. Prepared in many forms, the "moules-frites" is another must-try of the Opal Coast and of a stay in Calais XXL.
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Label for reasonable fishing in Europe
The question no longer arises, we must consume sustainably! The European Mr.Goodfish program promotes sustainable fishing stakeholders. At Calais XXL, three restaurateurs are committed to offering seasonal fish and seafood on their menu.
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Herring, the king of fish
It is the most emblematic fish of our coastline. It is celebrated during events every year in November on the Opal Coast. At Calais XXL, The Herring Festival takes place in mid-November in the Courgain Maritime district. This event is organized by the association "Calais, History and Traditions", with tastings and traditional music. Herring can be cooked in many ways, including in a saurisserie, the place where the fish is smoked. The saurisserie Emile Fournier et Fils is an institution in Calais, created in 1901! A wide range of smoked products and prepared seafood products are offered there.
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On the coast… or setting sail for the open sea!
On land or at sea, the wide open spaces of Calais XXL are revealed to fishing enthusiasts in several forms. At high tide, fishermen are part of the landscape of Calais LA Plage. On the 450-metre-long jetty, walkers and fishermen share the sea air and view of the horizon. Living the profession of shore fisherwoman is an open-air experience that can be enjoyed with a professional, the sea farmer Myriam Pont. For sea fishing enthusiasts, the must-see of Calais XXL is to take your lines into the Strait of Pas de Calais. Sea fishing trips lasting several hours are possible from the fishing port of Calais.
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