Viewpoint from the Commerce Basin

The viewpoint from the bassin du Commerce, Dunkirk between water and façades

Here is a pretty viewpoint, very representative of Dunkirk, a maritime and port city. Before you appear the boats of the bassin du Commerce, with the Dunkirk houses in the background. The Dunkirk audio-guided tour stops here to savour this typical scene, between marina and architecture of the North.

A typically Dunkirk scene

The bassin du Commerce, in the heart of the city, hosts a flotilla of pleasure boats that compose a setting characteristic of Dunkirk. From this viewpoint, the masts, the hulls and the water blend with the façades of the Dunkirk houses, in a harmony typical of the northern port cities. It is one of the most emblematic images of the city of Jean Bart.

What to see

From the quays of the bassin du Commerce, you enjoy an open view of the pleasure boats and the houses of the downtown. It is an ideal spot for a photo representative of Dunkirk, especially in the soft light of morning or evening. The place invites you to stroll along the water, in the heart of the marina.

Practical information

This viewpoint lies on the quays of the bassin du Commerce, right in the centre of Dunkirk, reachable on foot. It is an open-air public space, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office. On the level along the quays, it is discovered during a walk in the centre, near the other monuments of the city.

What can you see from the bassin du Commerce?

The pleasure boats of the dock and, in the background, the Dunkirk houses of the downtown, a scene very representative of the maritime city.

Where is this viewpoint in Dunkirk?

On the quays of the bassin du Commerce, right in the centre of Dunkirk, in the heart of the marina.