Dunkirk

Dunkirk

Guide of the Nord

Guide of the Nord

Third port in France and hometown of the famous privateer Jean Bart, Dunkirk boasts a rich maritime history. The port museum, situated in a former tobacco warehouse, presents the history of the port of Dunkirk. Three boats can also be visited: the three-master Duchesse Anne, the barge Guilde and the lightship Sandettie. After visiting the museum and strolling along the quays of the Bassin du Commerce, a boat trip is a good way of exploring the port and its different installations.

Besides this port heritage, Dunkirk has two belfries that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: on Saint-Éloi church and the town hall.

The Fine Art Museum houses painting collections of the Flemish, French, Dutch and Italian schools.

As well as these many places of interest, relaxing is also on the agenda – on the beautiful fine sand beach of Malo-les-Bains, nicknamed the "queen of the northern beaches".

Every January and February, the famous Dunkirk carnival livens up and brings colour to the streets of the city.

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