Notre-Dame Church of Calais

Notre-Dame Church of Calais

Notre-Dame Church is the main religious building of Calais, with architecture marked by the English influence. The Calais audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary where General de Gaulle married.

The sanctuary with English influence

Notre-Dame Church is the main sanctuary of Calais and one of its most remarkable monuments. Built over the centuries, at the time when the town was long under English domination, it presents an architecture rare in France, marked by the English Gothic style, which makes it a singular building. It is also known for having hosted, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the marriage of Charles de Gaulle and Yvonne Vendroux, native of Calais. Greatly affected by the bombings of the Second World War then restored, the church is discovered with respect, a witness of the singular history of the city.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the singular architecture marked by the English Gothic style, rare in France, in this sanctuary that hosted the marriage of General de Gaulle. Notre-Dame Church is the main religious monument of Calais. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

Notre-Dame Church lies in Calais-Nord, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why is Notre-Dame Church of Calais singular?

For its architecture marked by the English Gothic style, rare in France, inherited from the time when the town was under English domination; General de Gaulle married there at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Where is Notre-Dame Church of Calais?

In Calais-Nord, in France.