Dunkerque is a town on France's north eastern coastline, only a few miles from the Belgian border. It is often remembered in popular history as the place where the Dunkirk evacuations took place, and the town still attracts a lot of remembrance tourism. Dunkerque is also a bustling port with plenty of cross-channel traffic. The Dunkirk Carnival demands special mention, having become a huge local event.
Hiring a car from Dunkerque is advised if you're here to see the history of the region with many of the memorials and museums to the west of the town. Car rental is available from our location at 8 Avenue Guynemer.
Dunkerque suffered a lot of war damage but plenty of notable attractions have lured tourists in recent years: the Musee Portuaire explores Dunkerque's maritime past, while the Town Hall and Saint Eloi Church provide some very pleasant architecture. The Centre Marine is ideal for shopping and the beach at Malo-les-Bains is a short drive east if you're hiring a car from Dunkerque.
Rent a car from Dunkerque and head for Saint Omer on the D300, where you'll find the War Museum named ‘La Coupole'. Calais is a short drive west on the A16, and you can enjoy the iconic views of the White Cliffs of Dover from the Cap Blanc Nez.
