Mini Cruise Ferry to Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France
What to do in Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France
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Dunkirk sites at the northernmost point of France, bordering Belgium. Dunkirk is around half an hour away from Calais so is definitely an alternative route if you don't fancy the cross channel sailing to Calais. Dunkirk is also just an hour away from Bruges so is an ideal place to base yourself for a holiday exploring France and Belgium together.
Paris is 80 minutes away via the reliable TGV service which means you can also pop across to the iconic Disneyland Paris resort with ease from Dunkirk.
As for Dunkirk itself, it is a seaside destination offering plenty of beaches and dunes together which when combined with tasty local cuisine and the nice French weather, you'll feel much further than the 40 miles from Dover that it really is!
With over 9 miles of sandy beaches, the Dunes de Flandre is perfect for kite-surfers, sand-surfers and wind-surfers as well as somewhere to take the children to play.
The shopping is excellent to as the town centre features over 400 shops including all the major brands at discounted prices. Pick up some French cosmetics and perfumes or site in one of the many cafes and restaurants watching the world go by.
If you are a keen golfer then head to Dunkirk's recently re-landscaped 27-hole golf course. The course is around 10 miles from the ferry terminal. Consider taking your car together with your full set of clubs and play an unforgettable round of golf on this beautiful course.
Book Your Mini Cruise To Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France
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Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France Map
Top Tips For Visiting Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France
- You may struggle to visit everything you want to in such a short space of time on a mini-cruise to Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France. Consider booking a hotel room when you book your mini-cruise and change a quick getaway into a longer holiday to Dunkirk.
- Consider taking your car or hiring a car to explore Dunkirk at your own pace rather than relying on public transport or taxi drivers
Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France Destination Guide Videos
Ville de Dunkerque (France)
Here's a video photo slideshow showing Dunkirk in all its glory. There are some bautiful shots included in the video made by a visitor to the popular holiday resort including many of the beaches and waterfront.
The Evacuation Beach at Dunkerque, France
Here's a video clip showing the beautiful, long stretching and quiet beaches at Dunkirk. These beaches were used in World War Two for the evacuation of over 300,000 British and French troops in May 1940.
