Details of Calais (Port City in France)

Calais is an important port in France, with a cross-sea passenger and mail port to the United Kingdom. Calais is located in northern France - the Pas-de-Calais region. The Pas-de-Calais region is located in northern France, bordering Belgium to the north and facing the United Kingdom across the sea. Basic introduction Chinese name: Calais Foreign name: Calais Country of origin: France Introduction, development history, introduction Calais is an important port in France, with a cross-sea passenger and mail port to the United Kingdom. The traditional products of Calais are lace (especially knitted lace and pillow lace, which are very famous), tulle and embroidery. These textiles are exported all over the world. At the end of the 20th century, the food industry, chemical industry and machinery industry were developed. Calais is located in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. The Pas-de-Calais region is located in northern France, bordering Belgium to the north and facing the United Kingdom across the sea. It is located on the European axis, radiating to the capitals of five European countries, 235.85 kilometers from Paris, 151.34 kilometers from London, 175.38 kilometers from Brussels, 262.48 kilometers from Amsterdam, and 344.95 kilometers from Dusseldorf. At the same time, Calais is a port city in northern France, facing the Strait of Calais (La Manche in French, the Strait of Dover). It is more than 30 kilometers away from the Port of Dover in the UK. When the weather is clear, you can see the UK from the beach in Calais. . Calais currently has a population of 76,000. Calais is the largest passenger port in France. Most passengers from London to the European continent disembark here. And Calais is also a trading port and a tourist port. The country's manufacturing center for tulle (used as face masks, etc.) and mechanical gears, shipbuilding, chemicals, textiles, brewing, etc. are also important. Calais has an immeasurable influence on modern fashion and clothing. This is the birthplace of lace, and the lace factory that was there is now a lace museum. Calais is also a famous tourist city in the north, and its bathing beaches are famous in France. Famous tourist attractions on the seaside include Le Blanc Nez and Le Gris Nez. In addition, the famous leisure and tourist attractions in Calais include the Guines and the undeveloped Tournehem Forest. The Shibei District near the sea was almost completely destroyed during World War II and was later restored. The old town of Calais (also called Calais Nord) is on an artificial island, surrounded by canals and ports. Villeneuve-de-Calais (Saint-Biere) is to the southeast. Development history Calais was originally a fishing village with many waterways and inner bays nearby. The Land of Lace In 997, the Count of Flanders improved and built Calais. In 1224, the Count of Boulogne built a fortress and fortified it in Calais. During the Battle of Crecy between Britain and France, Calais resisted the siege of the British army for a year, ran out of ammunition and food, and surrendered in 1346. During this period, six Calais citizens voluntarily surrendered and served as hostages of the British army. To save the people of the city, the artist Rodin once sculptured a group portrait to commemorate this famous event. In 1558, the Second Duke of Guise defeated the British army and recaptured the city of Calais. The Calais area became famous in France as the "Reconquista". Occupied by Spain in 1596. In 1598, it was recovered by France according to the Treaty of Vervins. In 1805, Napoleon stationed troops in Calais in order to attack the British. Calais City Hall In May 1940, during World War II, Calais was the main target of the German army's advance towards the sea. Beginning in June 1944, Calais was the base from which the German army launched missiles against Britain. In September 1944, Calais was recaptured by the Allies. Then it returned to French hands.