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Dunkirk : The Michelin guide review

People will, of course, tell you about Jean Bart, relate the sagas of the Newfoundland trawlermen and the horrific bombing which destroyed 80% of the town. They will also say that, in the 11C, Dunkirk was simply a church built on a dune which gave it its name. And you certainly know that it is France's third largest port in terms of traffic. But is this really what you are interested in or would you rather discover the town as it is today?

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Tourist attractions Dunkirk : Things to see and do

  • Place Jean-Bart

    Place Jean-Bart F - 59140 Dunkerque

    The pirate's statue standing in the square is by David d'Angers (1848).

  • Dunkirk

    Rue de l'Amiral-Ronarc'h F - 59140 Dunkerque

    A fine brick construction dating from the 13C, given extra height in 1440. It was used as the bell-tower for St-Eloi's church. Its 48-bell peal honours the «King's official pirate» on the hour and plays other popular tunes on the quarters.

  • Church of St Eloi

    2 Rue Clemenceau F - 59140 Dunkerque

    The present church was built in the 16C and remodelled in the 19C, hence its Neo-Gothic façade. It has strange proportions due to the removal of the transept. The size of the five naves, the radiating chapel apse, the stained-glass windows by the mas..

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Hotels Dunkirk

  • Le Transat Bleu

    3 rue de la Digue F - 59240 Dunkerque

    Located in Dunkerque, 100 metres from Malo Beach, this hotel offers simple rooms with free Wi-Fi access and some with a furnished balcony and sea views. Each room at the Le Transat Bleu is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a sma..

  • ibis dunkerque centre Two stars Two stars

    13 rue de Leughenaer F - 59140 DUNKERQUE

    Prix Prices from : 56.00 EUR

    "This 2-star Ibis Hotel has 120 newly-renovated rooms and is located close to the city center, port, beach, casino, KURSAAL conference center, museums and sports facilities (ice skating, swimming, bowling). Ideally situated for exploring the vas..

  • Hotel de la Plage Two stars Two stars

    19, avenue du casino F - 59240 Dunkerque

    Prix Prices from : 47 EUR

    Located in Malo-les-Bains and 120 metres from the beach, this hotel has Art Deco furniture and free Wi-Fi access. It is 2.3 km from Dunkirk City Centre. Each room at the Hotel de la Plage is decorated in different shades of blue, and is equipped wit..

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Restaurants Dunkirk

  • 8chef Quite comfortable restaurant 

    Strandlaan 266 B - 8670 Sint-Idesbald

    At 8Chef they serve original tapas combining Belgian tradition and cosmopolitan flavours. The decor suits the cooking well with its very international 'lounge-loft' look. For an uncommon evening.

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    Le Flore Comfortable restaurant 

    Duinkerkelaan 19b B - 8660 De Panne

    This Flora is Mediterranean, and grew from a good seed, inspired by the Colonna-Césari couple and nurtured by a creative young chef. It has excellent food and wine pairings, an Art Deco setting and attentive service to boot.

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    Auprès de mon Arbre Comfortable restaurant 

    932 rte d'Eecke F - 59114 Steenvoorde

    This lovely farm is the setting for carefully prepared authentic cuisine. Diners are served by its warming stove or, on finer days, in the pretty garden.

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    Le Soubise Very comfortable and pleasant restaurant 

    49 rte de Bergues F - 59210 Coudekerque-Branche

    The chef at this 18C coaching inn celebrated his golden anniversary in the job in 2010! He continues to valiantly rustle up tasty and generous traditional fare.

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    Eglantier Comfortable restaurant 

    Albert I-laan 141 B - 8670 Oostduinkerke-Bad

    This immaculate restaurant is in a welcoming hotel. Good set menus are served in a modern space reminiscent of a winter garden, equipped with Lloyd Loom chairs. Dining outside in summer is also an option.

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    Gasthof 't Hommelhof Comfortable restaurant 

    Watouplein 17 B - 8978 Watou

    This village is not far from the French border and boasts a brewery tradition that is typically Belgian. Likewise for this rustic inn in the heart of town. At this family affair the chef combines talent and enthusiasm. His son, the sommelier, has exc..

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