The Iconic Calais-Caudry Lace

The Calais-Caudry lace

The Calais-Caudry lace is an exceptional know-how that makes the worldwide renown of the town. The Calais audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this prestigious textile art, celebrated at the International City of Lace and Fashion.

The textile know-how of worldwide renown

The Calais-Caudry lace is one of the jewels of the town and an exceptional know-how recognised throughout the world. Imported from England in the nineteenth century, the manufacture of lace on imposing looms made the fortune and the renown of Calais, which became a capital of this textile art. Renowned for its finesse and its delicacy, Calais lace still today dresses haute couture and luxury lingerie. The town dedicates to it the International City of Lace and Fashion, a museum located in a former factory, which presents machines, creations and the history of this emblematic art craft.

What to see

Here you discover the art of Calais lace, a textile know-how of worldwide renown that dresses haute couture, notably at the International City of Lace and Fashion, which presents machines, creations and the history of this craft. Lace is a jewel of Calais. It is a stop for those curious about heritage, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The International City of Lace and Fashion, which celebrates Calais lace, lies in Calais, in a former factory, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Why is Calais lace famous?

For its exceptional know-how, imported from England in the nineteenth century, which made the renown of the town and still today dresses haute couture and luxury lingerie by its finesse.

Where to discover Calais lace?

At the International City of Lace and Fashion, in Calais, in France.