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Citadel of Calais

Name: Citadel of Calais
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Location: Hauts-De-France, France

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

29.8km

07:53

280m

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

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2. Sculpture Calais Beach – Fort Risban loop from Fort-Nieulay

9.71km

02:28

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Parc Saint Pierre – Calais Beach and Lighthouse loop from Calais-Ville

18.7km

04:44

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

May 6, 2024

Originally built in the 16th century, the Citadel of Calais stands on the ruins of a medieval castle from the 13th century. The aim was to defend the city of Calais. After the recapture of the Calais region from England in 1558, it became a priority for all successive kings of France to ensure that Calais would forever remain part of the Kingdom of France. This priority was also influenced by the city's geographical location and especially its proximity to the Spanish Netherlands and England.

It was King François II who decided to build the new citadel on the site of the old castle. The foundation stone was laid in 1564, the same year that England recognized Calais as French territory after the French gave Queen Elizabeth I 120,000 crowns in exchange. Thirty years after construction began, a conflict between France and Spain placed the citadel at the heart of the conflict. On April 24, 1596, the inhabitants of Calais took refuge in the Citadel of Calais to flee from the troops of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, Governor of Flanders.

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Helmut Fußach

May 14, 2024

It takes several visits to find the hidden secrets in Calais. A very beautiful city that is a must-explore 🥰

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Location: Hauts-De-France, France

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Citadel of Calais

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

2. Sculpture Calais Beach – Fort Risban loop from Fort-Nieulay

3. Parc Saint Pierre – Calais Beach and Lighthouse loop from Calais-Ville

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