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Cultural activities in Dunkirk:
Our selection!

Located in the heart of Dunkirk, Marina Le Vieux Cormoran offers a privileged environment for discovering the city and its coastline.

Thanks to its immediate proximity to cultural facilities, it is an ideal starting point for organizing a pleasant stopover.

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Discoveries & walks around Dunkirk

Portside promenade

From the marina, enjoy a pleasant route along the port basins, observe the maritime heritage and take in the panoramic views of the city.

Plan your route with the help of the port office.

The wreckage of Operation Dynamo

Dive into the waters of the past where the wrecks of Operation Dynamo lie like the remnants of a decisive moment!

More than 200 ships were sunk during this historic rescue.

Saint-Éloi Belfry

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a remarkable panorama of the maritime city and the beach of Malo-les-Bains.

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Jean Bart

Located on the port of Gravelines, halfway between Dunkirk and Calais, on the Opal Coast, at the foot of the Vauban fortifications, the craft village of Espace Tourville invites you to discover the construction site of the Jean Bart.

Museums to discover

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Maritime and Port Museum & Historic Ships

The Port Museum offers permanent exhibitions and tours of iconic ships in port. It's one of the must-see activities near the port.

Dunkirk 1940 Museum – Operation Dynamo

Within the exceptional architectural setting of the curtain walls (19th century military works), the Memorial offers exhibitions (over 700 m2) dedicated to the Battle of Dunkirk (May 24 - June 4, 1940) and Operation Dynamo (May 26 - June 4, 1940) during which 350,000 men were evacuated by sea in nine days.

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Museum of the Fort des Dunes

Hidden in the heart of the Dunes of Flanders is a treasure of 19th-century military architecture.

This unique place retraces the history of our territory through an immersive and interactive scenography.

A green outdoor path offers you a panoramic view of the beach and dune areas.

The Dunkirk Carnival

The Carnival lasts for three months. The highlight of the Dunkirk Carnival is the week of Mardi Gras. Some of the costumed participants take a break during this sacred period.

You need to be in excellent health to keep up the pace between the Saturday night dances, the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday bands…!

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