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Paradise Basin

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Paradise Basin

Recommended by 38 hikers out of 40

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Location: Hauts-De-France, France

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1. View of Calais – Cap Blanc-Nez loop from Calais-Nord

29.7km

07:51

270m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

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2. Fort Risban – Calais Beach and the Lighthouse loop from Calais

7.43km

01:54

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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3. Notre-Dame Church of Calais – Fort Risban loop from Courghain Maritime

5.85km

01:30

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

May 3, 2024

Today, the Bassin du Paradis is a tourist attraction in Calais. It is close to Calais Nord, the shopping streets, the historic fishing quarter of Courgain Maritime and the Place du Minck with the monument to rescuers. You can enjoy restaurants with fish and seafood specialties and the unmissable Café du Minck, where maritime traditions still live on. Don't forget to buy fresh fish and seafood from the aubettes as you watch the return of the fishing boats.

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Willem VS

May 3, 2024

The Bassin du Paradis dates back to the 12th century and is considered the birthplace of the port of Calais. It was dug under the reign of Mathieu d'Alsace. At that time, a warehouse was built to store goods in transit.
Due to its geographical location on the Strait of Dover and its proximity to England (only 24 miles away), the port of Calais played a crucial role in trade and maritime traffic.
The Bassin du Paradis has been dredged, enlarged and modernized over the centuries. It once housed up to 100 boats. Although it is no longer a major port, it remains an important historical relic.

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Ron

April 28, 2024

Quiet boat harbor in Calais

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Elevation 10 m

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Sunday 14 December

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Location: Hauts-De-France, France

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Paradise Basin

1. View of Calais – Cap Blanc-Nez loop from Calais-Nord

2. Fort Risban – Calais Beach and the Lighthouse loop from Calais

3. Notre-Dame Church of Calais – Fort Risban loop from Courghain Maritime

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