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Gravelines
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Fortifications partly dating from Vauban and a certain military heritage.
Overview of Gravelines
Fortifications partly dating from Vauban and a certain military heritage are Gravelines' main tourist attractions.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 11,513 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 22.66 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.tourisme-gravelines.fr
History of Gravelines
What to See and Do in Gravelines
Grand-Fort Philippe Maritime Museum
Housed in the former fishing school of Grand-Fort Philippe (adjacent to Gravelines), it recounts the maritime history of this port, particularly fishing in Iceland.
Housed in the former fishing school of Grand-Fort Philippe (adjacent to Gravelines), it recounts the maritime history of this port, particularly fishing in Iceland.
In the Surrounding Area
Climate and Weather in Gravelines
The town has a changeable temperate oceanic climate, windy and humid, with temperatures sometimes a bit low in winter and not too high in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter. The period from late May to mid-September is the most favorable for visiting.
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Grand-Fort Philippe Maritime Museum
★ Housed in the former fishing school of Grand-Fort Philippe (adjacent to Gravelines), it recounts the maritime history of this port…