Harbour basins
Docks and ferry terminals form a set of large, sharply drawn rectangles along the shore, the most striking geometric element on the map.
Minimalist map poster · France
Calais Map Poster & Print
50.9519° N / 1.8563° E
A Channel port town of docks, canals and ferry basins, facing England across the Strait of Dover near its narrowest point.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Calais in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Calais, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Calais at home
The map
About this Calais map poster
Calais sits on the northern coast of France, close to where the Strait of Dover is at its narrowest and the white cliffs of England can be seen on a clear day. Its map is dominated by water: harbour basins and docks along the sea front, canals threading through the town, and flat reclaimed land stretching inland behind the dunes.
For centuries the town has been a gateway between France and Britain, and it was an English possession from 1347 until 1558. The Burghers of Calais, Rodin's sculpture of six citizens who offered their lives during the siege of 1346–47, stands before the town hall and its tall belfry. Ferries and the nearby Channel Tunnel keep Calais one of Europe's busiest crossing points.
A Calais map poster frames the busy geometry of the port against the quieter grid of the town. The rectangular basins, the coastline and the canals give the composition a strong maritime character, while the older quarter around the citadel and the lighthouse adds a denser texture near the sea.
- Population
- 74,000
- Coordinates
- 50.9519° N / 1.8563° E
- Elevation
- 6 m
- Time zone
- Paris
- Region
- Calais, France
Canals and waterways
Several canals meet in and around the town, cutting straight lines through the streets and marking the flat, low-lying land of the coastal plain.
Calais-Nord
The old quarter near the port, with the citadel and lighthouse, forms a compact grid almost surrounded by water, distinct from the larger districts to the south.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Calais
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Calais
A map that means something
For travellers, Calais is often the first or last view of France, and for many families it marks a crossing that changed their lives. A map of the port is a fitting way to remember a journey, a move or a long-standing connection.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the port's engineered lines. The $9 digital files cover six sizes, and printed posters ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Calais posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Calais map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Calais poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Calais poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Calais poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Calais poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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