Details of Calais (French port city)

Calais is an important port in France, with passenger and postal ports crossing the sea to Britain. Calais is located in the northern part of France-the Dover Strait, which is located in the northern part of France, bordering Belgium in the north and facing Britain across the sea.

Basic introduction Chinese name: mbth, Calais: Country to which Calais belongs: Brief introduction of France, development process, brief introduction Calais is an important port in France, with passenger and postal ports crossing the sea to Britain. The traditional products of Calais are lace (especially knitted lace and pillow lace, which are very famous), tulle and embroidery, which are exported all over the world. At the end of the 20th century, food industry, chemical industry and machinery industry developed. Calais is located in the northern part of France-strait of dover. The Dover Strait is located in the northern part of France, bordering Belgium in the north and facing Britain across the sea. Located on the axis of Europe and radiating to the capitals of five European countries, it is 235.85km from Paris, 0/5/0/0.34km from London, 0 175.38km from Brussels, 262.48km from Amsterdam and 344.95km from Dü sseldorf. At the same time, Calais is a port city in northern France, close to strait of dover (France's Lamanche, the Strait of Dover) and more than 30 kilometers away from Dover, England. When the weather is clear, you can see Britain on the beach in Calais. Calais now has a population of 76,000. Calais is the largest passenger port in France, where most passengers from London to continental Europe disembark. Calais is also a trading port and a tourist port. Gauze (used as a mask, etc. ) and mechanical gear manufacturing centers are also important in shipbuilding, chemistry, textile and wine making. Calais has an immeasurable influence on modern fashion and clothing. This is the birthplace of lace. The lace factory in those days has now become a lace museum. Calais is also a famous tourist city in the north, and its beaches are famous in France. The famous seaside tourist attractions are Le Blanc Nez and Le Gris Nez. In addition, the famous leisure and sightseeing spots in Calais include the forêt de guines and the undeveloped forêt de tournehem. The northern part of the city near the sea was almost completely destroyed in World War II and was later restored. The old city of Calais (also called North Calais) is on an artificial island, surrounded by canals and ports. Calais New Town (Saint Bill) is in the southeast. Calais was originally a fishing village with many waterways and inner bays nearby. In 997, Count Flanders improved the construction of Calais. 1224, Count boulogne built a fortress in Calais and strengthened its defense. In the battle of Cresset against Britain and France, Calais resisted the siege of the British army 1 year, ran out of ammunition and surrendered in 1346. During this period, six Calais citizens voluntarily surrendered as British hostages, saving the people of the whole city. The artist Rodin once sculpted a group of statues to commemorate this famous event. 1558, the Duke of Gith defeated the British for the second time and recaptured the city of Calais, which is famous as the "recaptured area" in France. 1596 was occupied by Spain. 1598 was taken back by the French in accordance with the Treaty of Welvin. 1805, Napoleon stationed troops in Calais in order to attack Britain. Calais Town Hall1940 In May, during World War II, Calais was the main goal of the German army to advance to the seaside. From June 65438 to June 0944, Calais was the base from which German troops fired missiles at Britain. 1September, 944, Calais was recovered by the allied forces. Then go back to France.