Calais LA Plage

Calais LA Plage boasts a completely reinvented seafront. An open-air living space that brings together leisure, relaxation and spectacular experiences.

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Calais LA Plage
Digue Gaston Berthe - 62100 CALAIS

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Services

Shaded Picnic area.
Playground
Parking

Equipment

Bicycle parking lot
Free parking
Toilet

Phone Number +33 3 21 46 62 00

Website www.calais.fr

A paradise for families

Calais LA Plage was designed to welcome all generations. The sun deck invites relaxation with a view of the horizon, while the viewing platform offers a privileged vantage point overlooking the sea and the lively seafront. Safe play areas allow children to play freely in a suitable environment, amidst sand, woods, and green spaces. Here, the beach becomes a true playground for discovery.

Indulge in the many completely free experiences that make Calais LA Plage the ideal spot for a family outing. Whether you come to meet the Dragon of Calais, play in the playgrounds, or build sandcastles, the day is sure to be packed with fun!

Aerial view of Calais beach and its huge sports and play areas and squares which run along the fine sand for 1 km.

The Dragon of Calais, a colossal mechanical animal that moves along the renovated Calais seafront and its fine sandy beach in the background.

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The Dragon Company

A unique experience

On the Calais seafront, the Compagnie du Dragon offers an extraordinary encounter with the monumental Dragon of Calais. This spectacular machine, inspired by reptiles, roams the seawall and takes visitors on a journey several meters above the ground. An artistic and mechanical experience that makes Calais LA Plage a unique destination in Europe.

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the Dragon of Calais staring at the lens with its bright red eyes.

Endless activities!

Gourmet village, event space and seaside atmosphere

Calais Beach offers a unique setting with two permanent attractions: the Dragon of Calais roaming the seawall and the sea, and the passage of ferries connecting to England, whose cliffs can be seen on a clear day. One last tip: don't hesitate to take the whole family to the jetty, up close to the boats sailing in the distance.

In the warmer months, food and event villages bring the seafront to life. Iconic chip shops, ice cream parlors, and pop-up terraces offer simple, popular flavors to accompany the sunsets. It's the perfect place to meet up after a stroll, a dragon boat ride, or a workout.

A young girl collects her ice cream on the beach in Calais from one of the two iconic Diego or Sigler trucks.

Supervised swimming at Calais beach in summer, an ideal spot to stay cool.

A fine sandy beach stretching for over a kilometer

Calais Beach stretches for over a kilometer of fine sand. Accessible, wide, and open, it's perfect for swimming, beach games, long walks in the fresh sea air, or simply contemplating the horizon. The wind, the ever-changing colors of the sky, and the proximity of the Strait of Gibraltar create a vibrant and constantly evolving landscape.

Facing the horizon, the iconic white chalets punctuate the landscape and offer a picture-postcard panorama typical of the Opal Coast.

Calais beach, its chalets, terraces and the jetty in the background.

A couple gazing at the horizon from the Calais beach lookout, with the iconic chalets below.

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Blue or Yellow Glacier?

Diego or Sigler: The unmissable ice cream break!

A staple of Calais summers, Diego and Sigler ice cream parlors have been delighting young and old for generations. Their iconic yellow and blue trucks roam the beach, offering artisanal ice cream and refreshing sorbets to strollers. Here, every cone evokes a childhood memory; facing the sea, during a delicious break, you rediscover the simple pleasures of summer, a blend of tradition and sweetness.

View of a customer of the iconic ice cream trucks of Calais La Plage.

A playground for all sports enthusiasts!

Calais LA Plage offers a wide range of facilities for all kinds of sports. Near the beach, outdoor workout areas allow you to train with the sea as your backdrop. The seafront also features beach volleyball courts with bleachers that structure the space and create a true summer arena atmosphere. Every summer, competitions and sporting events punctuate the season, making Calais LA Plage a vibrant hub of activity and energy where sport, entertainment, and scenery naturally converge.

The Calais Beach Skatepark: 4000 m2 of bowl, park and regap

In a short time, this free-access skate park has made a name for itself in the rider community. It's the largest outdoor area in Hauts-de-France! Experienced riders and athletes can train and improve their skills here. A dedicated area is available for beginners and younger children, with street furniture nearby for parents to watch. The rules are based on common sense, thanks to the friendly atmosphere among riders and the requirement to wear protective gear. And let's face it, what an exceptional setting to express yourself! Calais beach and its lively seafront, facing the beach, with the movement of ships and the Dragon of Calais as a backdrop. Truly unique!