Gran Teatro de Calais

Undoubtedly one of the most emblematic buildings of the city along with the city. Construction began in 1903 and was inaugurated in 1905 by the President of the French Republic M. Loubet, with a special concert with 205 musicians to celebrate. The building is impressive neoclassical style recreating. The main façade (the access) represents four major arts: poetry, comedy, dance and music, emphasizing the work of this type of building. As it's next to City Hall it shows the prosperity of this city in early twentieth century due to constant trade between France and England. Both buildings mark the center of the city and show the union of Calais with St.