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The best of Dunkirk and French Flanders.
You soon arrive at Dunkirk and French Flanders and want to know the inevitable tourist to visit? To maximize your short stay with us, we offer the best of the destination.
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Port Museum of Dunkirk | Museum of Drawing and Original Prints | Lieu d'art et Action Contemporaine (LAAC) | ||||
| Find out all about life in a large port with a visit to the Dunkirk Musée Portuaire, whose numerous collections are displayed in a former tobacco warehouse, a true example of typical 19th century port architecture. You can jump aboard the "Duchesse Anne" three-master and the "Sandettie" light vessel, both listed as historical monuments. | Created in 1982, this is the only museum in France dedicated to original prints. It displays a permanent collection of prints from the 15th century to the present day. | At the Dunkirk "Lieu d'Art et Action Contemporaine" (Place of Contemporary Arts and Action - LAAC), visitors can browse hundreds of paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints. You are invited to rediscover art from the 1950s to 1980s: Karel Appel, Arman, César, Andy Warhol, and more. You are invited to rediscover art from the 1950s to 1980s. | ||||
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The Chapel of Light | Le PLUS - Palais de L'Univers et des Sciences | Vauban Promenade | ||||
| Come and discover the work of the English sculptor Anthony Caro... for an exceptional rendez-vous with contemporary art, architecture, heritage and the sacred. | Get ready for lift off, for a trip that will take you from the first moments of the Big Bang up to the present day. Lose yourself in the starry ceiling of the planetarium and take advantage of the activities and temporary exhibitions: for people of all ages, an undiscovered world of emotions ! | Navigate around the city ramparts on rowing boats, electric boats and explore the fortifications restored by Vauban. | ||||
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Discovering Dunkirk port by boat | Zoo Fort-Mardyck Dunkerque Grand Littoral | Audio-guide tour of Gravelines fortifications | ||||
| Climb aboard the Texel and discover the impressive installations at Dunkirk port, on a fascinating and educational 1-hour visit. | At the zoo, people of all ages will appreciate the equipment and environment recreating the habitats of over 170 animals - 40 wild and domestic species of French and European wildlife. | Stroll through the centre of this fortified town and immerse yourself in this world of architecture and history. Historical buildings, monuments, amazing viewpoints...these are places to be discovered and rediscovered over and over. | ||||
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Tour of St Eloi Belfry | The "Mémorial du souvenir" - Battle of Dunkirk Museum | Le Musée des Beaux-Arts | ||||
| Come and climb the 58-metre St Eloi belfry, listed as a World Heritage Site, for a stunning view of the town, port and Flanders. | The Mémorial du Souvenir tells the incredible story of the battle of Dunkirk and the evacuation of over 330,000 allied soldiers from the "Dunkirk pocket" during Operation Dynamo. | At the Dunkirk Musée des Beaux-Arts, you will find works that combine traditional and contemporary art, fine arts and science, western art and non-European ethnography. | ||||
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Dunkirk Golf Club | Seasides resort the "Dunes de Flandres" | Gravelines, Station Nautique 3 Etoiles | ||||
| In unique surroundings, take these 27 holes by storm, on a course inspired by Vauban ! | The Dunes de Flandre is the northernmost tourist destination in France, on the border with Belgium; the coastal part of the Nord department (59). What's more: to the north of the French coast, from Dunkirk to Bray-Dunes, there is a seaside and watersports resort with all sorts of little known features... just a short walk from where you are living! | Découvrez la station balnéaire de Gravelines et ses activités tournées vers la mer... | ||||
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