Things to do in  Dunkirk

Discover the hidden treasures of Dunkirk (Dunkerque), a historic community in northern France. Many people know of the city's role in the Second World War, but beyond its wartime significance, this destination has plenty of surprises. From museums to art galleries and beaches, Dunkirk has become a popular family-friendly summer destination in France.

From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the beaches of Dunkirk played host to one of the largest military operations of World War II. The “miracle” mass evacuation of British and Allied soldiers from France’s north coast is the subject of the Dunkirk War Museum, which tells the heroic story of the war effort that rescued more than 338,000 soldiers.