The name Calais first appears in the historical record late in the twelfth century AD in a mention by Count Gerard of Guelders of a charter by his father Matthew of Alsace, … See more

Calais is located on the Pas de Calais, which marks the boundary between the English Channel and North Sea and located at the … See more

Changes in the number of inhabitants is known throughout the population censuses conducted since 1793 in Calais. Note the massive … See more

Calais is part of Pas-de-Calais's 7th constituency for the National Assembly; the current deputy is Marc de Fleurian of the National Rally, who ousted Pierre-Henri Dumont of The Republicans at the 2024 election.
For elections to the … See more

Early history
Sources on the early history of habitation in the area is limited. It is sometimes claimed that the Romans called the settlement Caletum … See more

The city's proximity to England has made it a major port for centuries. It is the principal ferry crossing point between England and France, with the vast majority of Channel crossings being … See more

Place d'Armes
Place d'Armes is one of the largest squares in the city of Calais. It adjoins the watchtower, and during medieval times was once the heart of the city. While Calais was a territory of England (1347–1558), it … See more