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Calais Lighthouse

Tourist attraction Lighthouse

51m lighthouse built in 1848 with a museum & 271 steps to climb for views of the port & coast. People often mention view, visit, guide,


Address

Pl. Henri Barbusse, 62100 Calais, France

Website

www.pharedecalais.com

Contact

+33 3 21 34 33 34

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (717 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 12 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: view (13) visit (8) guide (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Marcus S. 1 year ago on Google • 637 reviews
    Nice place, easy to reach. Beautiful View from the top.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carl W. 6 years ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Was very reasonable price . Was interesting . Has the best view point of calais as it's the tallest building with over 200 steps And has a 360° view . Above all else the staff are very polite kind and helpfull . Thanks
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin V. 2 years ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Very interesting video on the lighthouses history. Make sure you hydrate before tackling those stairs.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Schattenjager19 8 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Another must-see place when you're in Calais.. it's a beautiful spot to take some photos, you are also able to climb inside the lighthouse for experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pavel Hristov (. 2 years ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Awesome place. We had a good time and weather and managed to get to the terrace. Our guide was very helpful and patient with us and our many questions. I definitely recommend a visit to this lighthouse. As far as I understand, in very good weather, Britain can be seen quite well. We saw only faint outlines.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria J. 2 years ago on Google
    We had visited on a rainy day, so the view was not clear towards the sea side. But still it was worth it. The staff was very polite and helpful. To reach the top of tower it has more than 200 steps, so with small kids we have to carry them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lea M. 2 years ago on Google
    Der Leichtturm ist schön anzusehen. Zu Beginn gibt es einen kurzen Film auf englisch oder französisch zu der Historie. Anschließend kann man die vielen Stufen erklimmen. Oben wartet ein Führer, welcher einem auf englisch und französische Informationen zu dem Leuchtturm wie auch der Stadt gibt. Man hat einen tollen Blick bis rüber zur englischen Küste. Das lohnt sich.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Skye F. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful stop in Calais near shops and the harbor. Definitely worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madeleine N. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful visit, but not suitable for small children or disabled people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fiona H. 2 months ago on Google • 157 reviews New
    Informative and welcoming staff. Exhilarating experience going out at the top on a windy day!

  • 5/5 DnM Daugherty (The D. 4 years ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Great tour guide who knew local history, nice climb and awesome views of the city.

  • 5/5 Lavinia 11 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Amazing view!!! The guide was nice, the entrance only 4€

  • 5/5 Thomas Michels (. 1 year ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Only 5 euro's. The guide was nice and there was a spectacular view.

  • 5/5 melissa j. 7 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Interesting ad insightful. A beautiful view across the country

  • 5/5 Perfect R. 6 years ago on Google
    I found this by far the best place to visit in Calais, and I very much enjoyed my visit to the town. I'm a sucker for a good view, and the view from here was excellent. A full 360 degree look over the town and the channel. I was the only English person being shown around and the guide explained everything to me in perfect English. She even let me have some more time to admire the view while she did the French section of the tour. The tour itself was very enjoyable. Lots of very interesting information. The guide was extremely helpful and friendly. I spent ages taking pictures, but she didn't complain, even when I didn't realise it was after their closing time. If you're in Calais (and not scared of heights) I would definitely recommend a visit here.

  • 5/5 Klaudia 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful lighthouse, great view and wonderful guide monsieur Freddy. Greetings from "Englishmen" who didn't know where Dover is :)

  • 5/5 russell w. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of steps but good work out, great view from the top

  • 5/5 Jakub H. 9 months ago on Google
    Highly recommended, nice view, + history, boat navigation exposition ...

  • 5/5 Barbara T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great landmark, a must visit if you have time before your boat

  • 4/5 Klaus S. 8 months ago on Google
    Bei schönen Wetter kann man die Kreidefelsen von Dover sehen

  • 5/5 U. I. 1 year ago on Google
    Der Aufstieg lohnt sich auf jeden Fall. Man hat von oben einen tollen Blick über die gesamten Hafen lagen, die Stadt und das Strandleben. Am Fuß des Turmes gibt es ein interessantes kleines Museum. Der Leuchtturmwärter war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit

  • 5/5 Andreas H. 1 year ago on Google
    Der Leuchtturm von Calais. Ein liebevolles Kleinod. Mit viel Liebe zu einem kleinen Museum gestaltet. Und wer fit, neugierig und abenteuerlustig ist, kann die 200 engen Stufen bis nach oben klettern und wird mit einem tollen Ausblick belohnt.

  • 4/5 Gareth W. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice view from the top. Helpful staff. Quite a few steps. Vertigo sufferers need not apply.

  • 5/5 Florian E. 6 months ago on Google
    Tolle Aussicht. Hübsches kleines Museum unten. Vor allem überzeugt hat aber der Guide. Super sympathischer Typ, wusste vieles interessantes zu erzählen.

  • 5/5 Michael H. 4 years ago on Google
    Truly a unique experience! Try to visit on a clear day and you can see the white cliffs of Dover!


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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