The Jacquard statue, Calais
Situated on the Place Albert I, the Jacquard statue commemorates Joseph Marie Jacquard, whose invention has contributed to the development of the lace, which in those times made Calais rich and famous. The monument was sculpted by Marius Roussel and was inaugurated in 1910; it was realized as a result of a public subscription, to which Henri Henon devotes a benefit of the publication of his book: "History of the mechanism of the tulle and lace industry in Calais". The statue, sent to the cast in 1942, was replaced in 1954.
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Sight Name: The Jacquard statue
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 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
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles