Dunkerque
Dunkerque, in French Dunkerque, is a port city and commune in the Nord department in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. It is situated on the North Sea coast at the mouth of the Lys river, facing the English Channel near the Belgian border. The Port of Dunkerque is one of France’s major fishing ports and a significant industrial and logistical hub, with activities in shipping, shipbuilding, and petrochemicals.
The area has a long urban history dating from the Middle Ages, when it developed as a
Today Dunkerque combines maritime activity with cultural life. The city hosts museums, theatres, and festivals, and