Place d'Armes

Place d'Armes, in Calais

Place d'Armes is the great historic square of Calais-Nord, in the heart of the old town. The Calais audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively square, dominated by the Watchtower, one of the oldest monuments of the town.

The historic heart of Calais-Nord

Place d'Armes is the main square of Calais-Nord, the historic district of the town, near the port. It occupies the site of the former medieval heart of the city. Greatly affected by the bombings of the Second World War, it was rebuilt, but keeps the silhouette of the Watchtower, a medieval vestige that dominates it. Lined with shops, cafés and terraces, animated by its market, Place d'Armes is today a place of life and meeting. An ideal starting point to discover the old town, it links the port, the ramparts and the main monuments of Calais-Nord.

What to see

Here you enjoy the animation of the great historic square of Calais-Nord, dominated by the Watchtower, lined with shops, cafés and terraces and animated by its market. Place d'Armes is the heart of the old town. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place d'Armes lies in Calais-Nord, near the port, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the shops, cafés and the market have their own hours. The square is particularly lively on market days.

What is Place d'Armes in Calais?

The great historic square of Calais-Nord, the heart of the old town, dominated by the Watchtower, lined with shops and animated by its market, near the port.

Where is Place d'Armes?

In Calais-Nord, near the port, in France.