Heroic and coastal city, Dunkirk results from heavy and last length where corsairs and tradesmen mix. Dunkirk is especially known for its port with the historical destiny since the evacuation of May-June 1940, with the memorable past since the celebration of 3rd centenary of the port in 1961, and whose strategic place does of it one of the unloading docks which holds the largest goods traffic of France. |
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While strolling along the quays and between the various basins, the enthusiastic amateur of boats can better observe the various zones in order to discover there the new harbour extensions which come to supplement the complexity of an architecture turned towards the sea. But a port would be nothing without its valorous sailors. During the wars of Louis XIV, the Dunkirk corsairs reign by destroying the Dutch trade. |
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On the place Jean Bart, in the heart of the city, the statue of most intrepid of all the corsairs stands up. Dynamic city, Dunkirk also could accommodate three philatelic congresses. To visit other sites and monuments. |
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