Dunkirk Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h10 and 22 reviews

September 11, 1917, a symbolic date for France as it marks the death of one of the most famous pilots of the First World War, George Guynemer, who died on the battlefield in Belgium.

In addition to the three boats open to visitors, the port museum unveils models, tools and photos that trace the history of the port of Dunkirk and the various professions resulting from maritime activity.

The port of Dunkirk, a true emblem of the city since it is, I remind you, the 3rd French port, is made up of three marina that allow to accommodate in total more than 650 boats.

Here you are in the Grand Large district, characterized by its houses with such a special appearance, called Les Gâbles.

This museum is an opportunity to retrace the history of Dunkirk during the Second World War, a city that suffered enormously from the bombings since 90% of its buildings were destroyed during the war.

A real curiosity of the city, the hourglass is a tribute to Operation Dynamo which allowed the evacuation of several hundred thousand soldiers from Dunkirk beach.

Symbol of the city, the Carnival of Dunkirk makes every year, for 3 months, the reputation of the city of Jean Bart.

Another emblem of the city! The port of course means lighthouse, and you have a nice view of Dunkirk lighthouse, called Risban lighthouse.

Here is a blockhouse built during the Second World War, which was used as a military shelter designed in reinforced concrete and resistant to assault by enemies.

You are on the Allied dyke, with the beach and the North Sea on one side and the outlet canal on the other.

This beach is named after a former neighboring municipality of Dunkirk, which merged in 1970 with Dunkirk, today constituting one of its districts, the Malo district.

Here you are in the Jardin des Sculptures, a contemporary park that contains the Place d’Art et d’Action Contemporaine, more commonly known as the LAAC.

Dunkirk’s history begins in the 10th century, when fishermen began to settle in this area bordering the sea.

True symbol of this port and maritime city, this tower is the oldest building in the city

The third port of France, the port of Dunkirk is undeniably essential in the visit of the city.

Here is a nice viewpoint, very representative of Dunkirk, maritime city and port!

This large building, which stands out on Charles Valentin Square, is the Dunkirk City Inn, built between 1897 and 1901.

At 58 metres high, the belfry of Dunkirk is one of the city’s must visits.

Facing the belfry, across the street, here is the church of Saint-Eloi. Formerly located next to the bell tower, it was rebuilt following the fire of the old church, but paz entirely due to lack of funding.

It’s another tribute to Jean Bart that we see there, on this square that bears the name of this famous privateer who rescued France from a great famine during the seventeenth century.

You pass through part of the Dunkirk marina here with, on your left, the Basin of the Navy and on your right, the Basin of Commerce.

A true emblem of the city, this impressive sailboat is the largest sailboat open to the public in France!