Calais

Calais ( , , traditionally , ) is a French major port city in the Pas-de-Calais department, of which it is a subprefecture. Calais is the largest city in Pas-de-Calais. The population of the city proper is 67,585; that of the urban area is 144,488 (2022). Calais overlooks the Strait of Dover, the narrowest point in the English Channel, which is only wide here, and is the closest French town to England. The White Cliffs of Dover can easily be seen from Calais on a clear day. Calais is a major port for ferries between France and England, The Channel Tunnel has connected Calais and Folkestone sin

Depicts group of 6 burghers walking out wearing nooses around their necks, and carrying the keys to the city and castle (after England captured Calais). One of 12 original castings of Auguste Rodin sculpture.

canton of France

canton of France (until March 2015)

canton of France (until March 2015)

canton of France (until March 2015)

port in France