Place d'Armes, Calais

Place d'Armes, Calais

Place d'Armes is one of the largest squares in Calais that also adjoins the 13th-century watchtower - Tour de Guet. During the British occupation, it took the name of Market Square but at the end of the occupation, the name Place d'Armes definitely stuck. What once must have been a building with a noble purpose, now turned into a beautiful open air market every Wednesday and Saturday. The inner square is also full of interesting cafés and specialty shops.

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Sight Name: Place d'Armes
Sight Location: Calais, France (See walking tours in Calais)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Calais, France

Create Your Own Walk in Calais

Create Your Own Walk in Calais

Creating your own self-guided walk in Calais is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Calais Introduction Walking Tour

Calais Introduction Walking Tour

Calais has no shortage of quality museums, beautiful buildings and cultural monuments fit to impress visitors willing to acquaint themselves with the city's rich history and architecture. Other than these, the old city has quite a bit to offer its guests in terms of good time, particularly in summer. Take this orientation walk to find your way to some of the most notable landmarks of Calais.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles