Port De Plaisance De Calais (Calais Marina), Calais
Calais Marina, a key maritime hub in northern France, embraces the city's deep-rooted connection to the sea. Located between the Channel Tunnel and ferry terminals and near the beach, the marina showcases Calais’s dual nature as both a historical and modern port. At its heart lies the Courgain Maritime district, home to a rich maritime heritage and the iconic Calais Lighthouse, offering panoramic views over the port.
The marina is divided into two main basins: the Pleasure Basin (Bassin de Plaisance) and the Paradise Basin (Bassin du Paradis), providing a total of 393 moorings. The Bassin de Plaisance, accessible during high tide via the Henri Henon Bridge, serves as the primary docking area with 245 rings, including 30 for visitors. The Paradise Basin offers 45 buoys for smaller vessels with shallow drafts.
Calais Marina’s location makes it an ideal base for visitors who wish to explore the city or stroll along the scenic seafront. Nearby, one can access amenities like local dining, transportation options, the Balad’In shuttle, and Vel’in cycle hire. The marina’s 262-berth tidal dock, regulated by tidal openings of the bridge, provides added convenience for yachts and smaller boats, making Calais Marina both a practical and picturesque gateway to this historic coastal city.
The marina is divided into two main basins: the Pleasure Basin (Bassin de Plaisance) and the Paradise Basin (Bassin du Paradis), providing a total of 393 moorings. The Bassin de Plaisance, accessible during high tide via the Henri Henon Bridge, serves as the primary docking area with 245 rings, including 30 for visitors. The Paradise Basin offers 45 buoys for smaller vessels with shallow drafts.
Calais Marina’s location makes it an ideal base for visitors who wish to explore the city or stroll along the scenic seafront. Nearby, one can access amenities like local dining, transportation options, the Balad’In shuttle, and Vel’in cycle hire. The marina’s 262-berth tidal dock, regulated by tidal openings of the bridge, provides added convenience for yachts and smaller boats, making Calais Marina both a practical and picturesque gateway to this historic coastal city.
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Port De Plaisance De Calais (Calais Marina) on Map
Sight Name: Port De Plaisance De Calais (Calais Marina)
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
Create Your Own Walk in Calais
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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



