Facade of Saint-Éloi Church in Dunkerque
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Dunkirk

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Dunkirk is a town in the region of Hauts-de-France in France. The town is a historic resort, 10 km from the border with Belgium. If you're coming from the UK, it's a great place to start your journey further into the Continent, but also a great holiday destination on its own, featuring historic beaches, shopping locations, and many places to eat local food, which is an interesting fusion of traditional Flemish cooking and seafood.

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Currency
Language
French
Time zones
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Getting around
Drive on the right
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France · Population: 86K · Calling code: +33

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