Gravelines, Fortified seaport in Nord, France
Located between Dunkirk and Calais, Gravelines stretches along the mouth of the Aa River, surrounded by a double circuit of ramparts and tidal moat.
The English fleet engaged the Spanish Armada off the coast of Gravelines in 1588, resulting in a significant naval battle that altered European maritime history.
The central square, Place Charles Valentin, functions as the heart of the community where residents gather for weekly markets and local celebrations.
The town maintains direct transport connections to major regional centers, with regular bus services to Dunkirk and rail access to Calais.
The nuclear power station of Gravelines generates substantial electricity for the region while supporting multiple data centers operated by OVH.
Location: Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque
Location: canton of Gravelines
Location: arrondissement of Dunkirk
Location: Nord
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Shares border with: Loon-Plage, Saint-Folquin, Grand-Fort-Philippe, Oye-Plage, Saint-Georges-sur-l'Aa
Phone: +33328235900
Email: accueilmairie@ville-gravelines.fr
Website: http://ville-gravelines.fr
GPS coordinates: 50.98639,2.12750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
Le Jean Bart
687 m
Phare de Gravelines
2.3 km
Parc Galamé
6.8 km
Réserve naturelle nationale du Platier d'Oye
4.7 km
Gravelines
903 m
Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste
6.6 km
Belfry of Gravelines
107 m
Museum of Drawing and Original Print of Gravelines
286 m
City walls of Gravelines
0 m
Citadel of Gravelines
301 m
Citerne de Gravelines
180 m
Caserne Huxelles
183 m
Église Saint-Willibrord de Gravelines
165 m
Porte aux boules
310 m
Bowling sportica
1.3 km
Église Saint-Georges de Saint-Georges-sur-l'Aa
3.2 km
Moulin Loquet
678 m
Drawing and Original Prints Museum
281 m
Plage de Petit-Fort-Philippe
3 km
Église Saint-Omer de Saint-Omer-Capelle
5.5 km
Église Saint-Folquin de Saint-Folquin
4.5 km
Église Saint-Médard d'Oye-Plage
6 km
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
2.2 km
Hospice Saint-Jean
6.4 km
Moulin le Briez (Gravelines)
674 m
Jardin de la Liberté à Gravelines
238 m
Moulin des huttes
677 m
Chapelle de l'Étoile
2.9 kmReviews
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