Dunkirk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Nord, France
About Dunkirk
The name Dunkirk comes from the Dutch language "Church of the Dunes". Dunkirk has the third-largest harbour in France, after those of Le Havre and Marseille. As an industrial city, it depends heavily on the steel, food processing, oil-refining, ship-building and chemical industries. A fishing village arose late in the 10th century. About AD 960, Count Baldwin III had a town wall erected in order to protect the settlement against Viking raids. The surrounding wetlands were drained and cultivated by the monks of nearby Bergues Abbey. In the 14th century, trade flourished and the port and fortifications were significantly enlarged. In 1482, Dunkirk, along with the rest of Flanders, was incorporated into the Netherlands. The area remained much disputed between Spain, the Netherlands, England a
Top Attractions in Dunkirk
Explore the best things to see and do in Dunkirk:
- ★Allies Memorial
- ★LAAC Museum of Contemporary Art
- ★Malo-les-Bains beach front
- ★Memorial and Town Cemetery
- ★Museum of Fine Arts
- ★Operation Dynamo 1940 Museum
- ★Port Museum
- ★Saint-Éloi church
Where to Eat in Dunkirk
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴BCHEF
- 🍴Fresh Burritos Dunkerque
- 🍴Friterie du Mynck
- 🍴La Mie Câline
- 🍴Le Mc Arthur
- 🍴Le P'tit Dunkerque
Dunkirk Travel Guide Sections
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