Phare de Calais (Calais Lighthouse), Calais
Located in the port of Calais, the 51 meter high lighthouse came to life in 1845 and functioned for the first time in 1848 with oil, and then from 1883 with electricity. The light of the lantern gives out four blinks followed by a gap of seven seconds. A spiral staircase of 271 steps leads to the top of the tower, which will give you a gorgeous view over Calais, the Channel and on a clear day, the White Cliffs of Dover 26 miles away.
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Phare de Calais (Calais Lighthouse) on Map
Sight Name: Phare de Calais (Calais Lighthouse)
Sight Location: Calais, France (See walking tours in Calais)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Calais, France (See walking tours in Calais)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Calais, France
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Calais Introduction Walking Tour
Calais, a French port city, strategically overlooks the Strait of Dover at the English Channel's narrowest point, merely 34 km (21 miles). On a sunny day, one can clearly see the White Cliffs of Dover on the English side. A major ferry port between France and England, Calais also has been connected directly to the UK by rail, through the Channel Tunnel, since 1994.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
The name Calais, tracing... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles