Dunkerque - Dunkirk

"A port since 800, Dunkirk has been ruled by France, Spain, England and the Netherlands"
Dunkerque is not particularly inviting at first glance. Its heavy industries such as steel and chemicals are off putting, even the landscape comprises uninspiring sand dunes. The town does, however, have enough history and attractions to make a stay worthwhile.
A port since 800, Dunkirk has been ruled by France, Spain, England and the Netherlands before Louis XIV returned it to France in 1662. The Office du Tourisme in the Town Centre is located close to La Tour du Beffroi (1440).

The Museé Portuaire is housed in an old (1850) tobacco warehouse. Within, you will find exhibits illustrating the life of the port both past and present. Outside a number of boats complete the collection including a fine the three masted sailing ship shown.
The Museé des Beaux-Arts has a good collection of Flemish, Italian, French paintings and sculptures. There is also a gallery illustrating local history. The admission price also covers the Museé d'Art Contemporain.

Port Museum, Dunkirk

The last week of May should sees a large number of Veterans returning to the town for the Anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation.

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Office
R4, Place Charles Valentin
59140 DUNKERQUE
Tel: +33(0)3 28 26 27 27
Fax: +33(0)3 28 26 27 80
E mail: dunkerque@tourisme.norsys.fr

Museé des Beaux-Arts
Place du Général du Gaulle
59140 DUNKERQUE
Tel +33(0)3 28 66 21 57

Museé Portuaire
 9 quai de la Citadelle
59140 DUNKERQUE

Tel +33(0)3 28 63 33

Museé d'Art Contemporain
Avenue des Bains
59140 DUNKERQUE
Tel +33(0)3 28 59 21 65


Food and fuel

Auchan Grande Synthe Leave the A26 at Junction 25A. Here you can get cheap Fuel, stock up with supplies for your vacation from food to wine.
There is also a Flunch Restuarant at the site where you can get very good value meals. Very popular with diners is the 'assiettes de legumes' where you can help youself to as much vegetables as you like. You can even order the Assiette de Legumes as a meal in itself.

Hotels

Hotels with Internet Booking:-

Premiere Classe - 2 Hotels
Fasthotel - 1 Hotel
Balladins - 1 Hotel
EtapHotel - 1 Hotel
HotelF1- 1 Hotel




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