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The Dragon Company

Calais, Opal Coast

About this place

The Compagnie du Dragon presents its mechanical bestiary! Embark on an adventure aboard the Dragon of Calais, a majestic creature 12 meters tall and 25 meters long, or become an apprentice machinist and bring our Sentinel Iguana to life.  

Come meet these amazing creatures imagined by artist François Delarozière and discover the treasures of the Opal Coast, starting with the new “Calais la Plage.”

What to do nearby?

Upcoming events in Calais.

Festival 15 August

Courgain Maritime Festival

Calais

Courgain Maritime Festival The Courgain Maritime Festival will take place on August 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Calais. The day begins with a Mass at St. Pierre-St. Paul Church, followed by a procession to the harbor. In the Courgain Maritime neighborhood, you can enjoy entertainment, restaurants serving seafood dishes, nautical competitions, and concerts. Feel free to explore the Courgain Maritime neighborhood to discover these activities and enjoy the day.
category.Découverte 22 August

Introduction to Radio-Controlled Flying

Calais

Introduction to Radio-Controlled Boating Members of the Calaisis Naval Model Club are offering an introduction to piloting their radio-controlled model ships. This introductory session will take place on August 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Calais. With the help of the modelers, you’ll learn the basics of radio-controlled sailing and how to operate these miniature ships.
Workshop 29 August

DIY Workshop: Personalize a Water Bottle and a Snack Box

Calais

DIY Workshop: Personalize a Water Bottle and a Snack Box Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., come enjoy a creative family activity at the Fablab on the ground floor of Calais Cœur de vie, located on Boulevard Jacquard in Calais. For 15 euros, you can customize a water bottle and a snack box. It’s a great activity to get ready for back-to-school! Everyone is welcome, accompanied by an adult. Registration and information: contact@mdnicalaisis.com, 03.66.62.50.00.

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Leisure park

The Dunkirk Aquarium

Dunkerque

The 20 tanks at the Dunkirk Aquarium showcase fish, corals, and turtles.
Leisure park

Dino Parc Disc Golf

Coudekerque-Branche

In addition to mini-golf, pedal boats, the bungee trampoline, rides, and the Pirate Fort, you can go meet the dinosaurs! Have a wonderful summer in Coudekerque-Branche. The Dinos, the new attraction at Fort Louis Park In a surprising setting, surrounded by T-Rexes, triceratops, and velociraptors, come enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Our Rangers will welcome you at our gift shop located at the entrance to Dino Park. Both children and adults will find plenty of Dino Park souvenirs suitable for all ages. This new facility, located near the mini-golf course, allows us to continue offering new outdoor activities in the lush green setting of Fort Louis Park. Immerse yourself in the world of the Jurassic Period as you discover some fifteen giant dinosaurs—without the risk of being devoured! Dino Park Disc Golf, Season 2 Dino Park Disc Golf has gotten a makeover and welcomed new dinosaurs that are more lifelike than ever! There are plenty of new features to discover in this world straight out of Jurassic Park… For example, a roaming dinosaur will surprise even the most daring visitors! The 4-meter-by-10-meter T-Rex will amaze you with its lifelike movements. Visitors can discover a new dinosaur, the Carnotaurus—also a robotic model—to learn even more about the giants that shaped history. You’ll be able to admire one of the most famous and impressive prehistoric animals in life-size form: the mammoth. Your children (or even the adults) can take photos of themselves inside dinosaur eggs.
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The Fort Mardyck Zoo

Fort-Mardyck

Originally a children’s playground, Fort Mardyck Park gradually welcomed more and more animals until it became the zoo it is today, with a focus on European wildlife. After four years of renovation, the park reopened its doors in June 2005, featuring improved facilities for both visitors and animals. The park then set itself the mission of raising public awareness through the zoo’s animals. Suitable for the whole family, the approximately 2-hectare park welcomes you with a variety of activities and exhibits on diverse and varied themes. You can’t visit the park without seeing its stars: the famous brown bears Dominique and Kiwi—the latter of whom appeared in Jean-Jacques Annaud’s 1988 film *The Bear*. You’ll also find flamingos, Carpathian lynx, and majestic reindeer. It’s a fun outing where you can chat with the staff and admire the diverse wildlife that inhabits our continent!
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Nausicaä

Boulogne-sur-Mer

If you’re passing through Boulogne-sur-Mer, come dive into the heart of the fascinating “ocean on land,” Nausicaä—a true hub of scientific and technical education about the aquatic environment. Nausicaä is designed to be a place for discovering the marine world, offering educational, fun, and scientific tours. Through giant aquariums, immersive displays, and surprising special effects, you’ll encounter penguins on their beach, journey through the submerged forests of French Guiana or the Amazon to see caimans and piranhas. You’ll also have the chance to explore tropical coral reefs after petting the stingrays in the touch pool. Many other wonders await you... including California sea lions, trained right before your eyes, and the impressive sharks that will transform your perception of the oceans. Since its opening in 1991, Nausicaä has dedicated numerous exhibits and activities to raising public awareness about the protection and proper management of the oceans. Indeed, the National Marine Center is dedicated not only to helping visitors discover the ocean but also to education and a mission of great importance for the planet’s future: encouraging all visitors to take action to preserve the oceans, which are vast reservoirs of biodiversity. Ideal for families, your visit can be punctuated by a short break at one of the various dining areas available or at the gift shop and bookstore. Nausicaä also hosts corporate incentive events within its unique facility.
Religious building

Notre-Dame Church

Calais

Having survived bombings and several construction projects, Calais’s oldest building now stands on Rue de Croy. When construction began in the 13th century, Adrien de Wissant had the church built on the site of the current transept. Extensive expansion projects were then undertaken through the 16th century, and it was during the English occupation that the upper sections of the nave, the choir, and the bell tower were built. Built in the Tudor style, this church drew on its British influences to reach its final form in the 17th century; a chapel and a Baroque altarpiece were added at that time. A testament to medieval architecture, the Church of Notre-Dame de Calais also features a massive tower supporting the bell tower at the intersection of the transept and the nave. As you head toward the north side of the nave, you’ll notice a cistern with a capacity of 1,800 m³ that was used to collect rainwater; it was built by Vauban in 1691 to meet the population’s needs in the event of a siege. It was in this building that General de Gaulle and Yvonne Vendroux were married in 1921. Nothing could prevent the Allied bombings during World War II, which occurred one week before the city’s liberation; as a result, the bell tower collapsed onto the transept, and the altarpiece sustained severe damage. Since then, the church has undergone extensive restoration, which will allow visitors to appreciate the full originality of its architecture.
Monument

City Hall

Calais

It is across from Parc St. Pierre, on a large sandy area once known as “the Sahara Plain,” that the cities of Calais and St. Pierre decided to build Calais City Hall, a symbol of their reunification. Architect Louis Debrouwer initiated its construction in 1912. He decided to build the structure out of reinforced concrete and clad it with red hollow bricks from Kortrijk, as well as white stone sculptures. Built in the Neo-Flemish style, the building features a majestic 75-meter-tall belfry that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Its magnificent stained-glass windows depict the liberation of Calais from English rule by the Duke of Guise. The town hall is also well known as the venue for the wedding of General de Gaulle and Yvonne Vendroux. It houses the splendid wedding hall, the grand salon, the council chamber, and the ceremonial hall in the belfry.

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