Escalles, Small coastal commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France.
Escalles sits at an elevation of 91 meters above sea level in the Pas-de-Calais department, offering views over the English Channel coastline with its characteristic white chalk cliffs and rolling agricultural landscape that extends across 17.29 square kilometers.
The commune has historically served as a strategic coastal location along maritime trade routes, with its proximity to the Dover Patrol Monument commemorating British and French naval cooperation during World War I operations in the English Channel.
The village maintains traditional northern French architecture with brick buildings and tiled roofs, while local community events celebrate regional customs and maritime heritage through seasonal festivals held in the town square.
Located approximately 13 kilometers west of Calais, Escalles is accessible via local roads connecting to major transportation hubs, though public transport options are limited making private vehicle travel the most practical option for visitors.
The commune features the Dover Patrol Monument positioned atop the nearby Cap Blanc-Nez cliffs, serving as one of the few memorials specifically dedicated to cross-channel naval cooperation during the Great War.
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