6 6 27THE metres high, BELFRY overlooking the fortified city of Gravelines since 1827, the Belfry, a symbol of the town’s freedom, is listed as UNESCO world heritage since 2005. It holds pride of place among the town’s monuments, such as the Petit-Fort-Philippe lighthouse.

7 7 MUSEUM OF ORIGINAL Gravelines Arsenal TheDRAWINGS only museum in France solely AND dedicated PRINTS to graphic arts, the museum houses prints from the 15th century to nowadays. Sheltered behind the castle walls built by Charles V from 1528, Vauban-Gravelines and renovated by Vauban at the end of the 17th century, it includes four buildings: the guard room, powder room, the pillar room and bread oven. Contact: +33 (0)3 28 51 81 00 Marina 8 CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRST RATE 8

DiscoverSHIP: the construction THE of JEAN the largest historical BART French ship ever built, the «Jean Bart», a first-rate 17th century ship. See how work is progressing with the Tourville association, as well as how ships were built in those days. Before learning about maritime history, enjoy regional products in the Jean Bart Tavern. Contact: +33 (0)3 28 21 22 40

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TheseGRAND-FORT-PHILIPPE two museums will take you back to the 19th century, whenLIFEBOAT many boats sailed toHOUSE Iceland. Through models and archive documents, discover the daily lives of seamen and step onboard the old lifeboat. 9 Contact: +33 (0)3 28 51 94 00 (Tourism Office) Come alongside and visit Around the port HOW TO GO THERE? On foot, as it is outside the fortifications. Bikes can be rented from the Harbour Office and Vauban Guard-House Walk (street of Dunkirk). Explore ashore Culture, Landscape and Heritage Culture, ashore Explore

Campaign lead by the Plaisance Côte d’Opale network and the tourism offices of Etaples-sur-mer, Boulogne-sur-mer, Calais, Vauban-Gravelines and Dunkirk . OT Gravelines Office de Tourisme des Rives de l’Aa*** www.tourisme-gravelines.fr www.plaisance-opale.com Tél : +33 (0)3 28 51 94 00 Vauban-Gravelines

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1 MARINA The Marina is your reference for the visit. It takes about 10 minutes to get from the port to point 2 . 4 2 Formally«Porte known as Porteau dex Dunkirk, Boules the «Porte aux» Boules» was one of two gates to the Gravelines TheCISTERN Cistern, St Willibrord church, the Varennes Barracks and Guard-house. Built in the 18th century and fortress. When it was built in the 19th century, it had a drawbridge. Every year in the summer, a very listed as a historical document in 1992, the cistern contained 1,420,000 litres of water. The water was popular sound and light showis held, recounting the history of Gravelines since the town was founded.

brought from the cistern roof and by the aqueducts that connected it to the barracks and St Willibrord Landscape and Heritage Culture, ashore Explore church, the town’s oldest monument. Contact: +33 (0)3 28 51 94 00(Tourism Office).

3 5 OnTHE the channel BELVEDERE that links the fortifications to the sea, enjoy a splendid view from the Belvedere, a unique fromDISCOVERT the water with vauban THE promenade FORTIFICATIONS place overlooking the moat, fortifications, Aa estuary, the river port and the nearby town of Grand-Fort- Philippe, with its maritime traditions. At the heart of the city, you can go for a journey through time... on the water. In the peace and quiet, safely discover the Vauban’s masterpiece, sailing around the fortifications in a beautifully protected environment. Contact: +33 (0)3 28 65 33 77 or +33 (0)3 28 51 94 00 (Tourism office).