Tour du Guet

Impressive

Saw this when on my way to a restaurant nearby. Great piece of history. Small plaque nearby tells you all about it. Worth a visit if you’ve also got something else to do nearby

Just sit awhile

This is in the town square which has lots of restaurants, that have outside seating. The tower is a great piece of engineering. So sip a glass of wine, take your time.

Amazing history!

When you walk into this square in Calais this is probably the first thing you see. It doesn't seem like much, but if you look closely and think about it, and maybe do a little research you come to rea...

Imposing,historic building

This is fine building that was both a Watch Tower and Lighthouse.Shame you can’t go inside,this would make a fine vista attraction.As it is,it is still nice to walk around and view this building from ...

FORMER WATCHTOWER AND LIGHTHOUSE

This was a watchtower constructed in 1214. It dominates the square that it is placed in. It was used as the Calais lighthouse until 1848, when the new lighthouse was lit. The tower is illuminated at n...