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DUNKIRK, A REGION OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

DUNKIRK, THE IDEAL REGION FOR FAMILIES

DUNKIRK, A REGION OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

DUNKIRK TERRITORY OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

DUNKIRK, A REGION OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

DUNKIRK, A REGION BY THE SEA

DUNKIRK, A REGION OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

DUNKIRK, A REGION OF GASTRONOMY

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DUNKERQUE TERRITORY OF INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION

Welcome home!

Are you looking for a great place to live, close to nature and in a welcoming and peaceful area? Then why not choose Dunkirk?

Fancy learning more about Dunkirk’s jobs, property listings, services and schools? Then look no further as we’ll answer all your questions!

Fill out the form below and well get back to you with the information you need.  

Adeline Andricq

Giving you a warm welcome!

In line with our welcome tradition, we are pleased to announce our agency’s new service: welcoming people relocating to the Dunkirk area!  

Adeline Andricq, our support officer for new inhabitants, will be the perfect point of contact for any questions you may have before, during or after your move.

We organise regular tours to help those who have just arrived in the region to discover their future or new place of residence. Interested? To find out the date of our next tour, click on the button below.

If you have any questions or would like further information, do not hesitate to contact Adeline:

Sign up for next tour!
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Discover the Talent recruitment and support service for employees on the move

The “Talent Recruitment” service will help you at each stage of your move: with finding a house, administrative paperwork, employment for your spouse and discovering our region. We offer bespoke services to businesses to help integrate new talent as best possible. Contact Adeline ANDRICQ for a personal welcome and simplify your move today!

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GOT A MOBILITY PROJECT? ALLOW US TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASY!

  • To find out more about jobs in the territory
  • To find a nursery school or education for my children    
  • To help me settle in  
  • Or for any other matters…Fill out the form on the opposite page and well be in contact!

Live near the town, sea and countryside in the Hauts de Flandre

“And what if the big luxury is all the space on offer?”

Just a stone’s throw from Dunkirk and from the city you’ll find some great areas, beautiful old homes filled with charm and new, more contemporary buildings with a garden where you can enjoy the gorgeous weather. Give in to temptation!  

In the Hauts de Flandre, you can also delight in the fresh produce from the many local producers. It’s all about the exceptional quality of life on offer to you and your family just 15 minutes from the sea and 40 minutes from the European metropolis of Lille.

WHY DUNKIRK?

REASON No. 1

DUNKIRK, A REGION OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

A UNIQUE WAY OF LIFE

The Dunkirk region is a close-knit territory. At the same time, however, both close to major metropolises and the coast, the Dunkirk basin benefits from the assets of a large city where you can strike the right balance between quality of personal life and job prospects. Anyone who has taken the leap raves about the quality of life here!

REASON No. 2

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Spacious properties at reasonable prices

Alone, with your partner or the whole family, are you dreaming of an adventure in the near future? The housing stock in the Flanders-Dunkirk area offers you gorgeous properties for prices around 20% less than in neighbouring European cities.

REASON No. 3

DUNKIRK, A REGION OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

A territory committed to the well-being of its inhabitants

Dunkirk has a long-standing commitment to the well-being of its inhabitants. Free public transport, development of soft mobility with the creation of many bicycle lanes, urban greening… The examples never end!

REASON No. 4

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ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATION FOR ALL THE FAMILY

The territory of Dunkirk has 250,000 inhabitants and is part of one of the youngest and most densely populated regions in France. Because of the abundance of educational courses provided by local universities, vocational training schools and engineering schools, companies will encounter a pool of expertise here. The territory also provides recruitment and training support programmes.

REASON No. 5

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SUPPORT TO SETTLE IN

Dunkirk has everything you need to feel right at home straight away:  

  • The Greater Dunkirk Urban Council has set up a service and a website to help families settle in here.
  • The town halls in the villages of the Hauts de Flandre Greater District Council are a great starting point if you want to familiarise yourself with your future place to live.
  • Accueil des Villes Françaises (The French Welcome Association) has a branch in Dunkirk and it will help you to integrate into your new surroundings.  

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jobs will be created in industry in the Flanders-Dunkirk area over the coming years.

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of the population lives less than 15 minutes from a sports facility.

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Property is 20% less expensive than in neighbouring European cities.

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nursery schools, primary schools and secondary schools make the area a comprehensive educational hub.

DO SPORT IN DUNKIRK!

Go to the ice skating rink

The Dunkirk Michel Raffoux ice rink (opened in 2019) has two rinks where you can enjoy gliding around on your own, with friends or with your family and kids.

Try your hand at windsurfing

You can introduce yourself to the joys of windsurfing in one of the many clubs across the 17 km of the Dunkirk coastline.

Practice golf

Just 10 minutes from Dunkirk, you can practice your swing at the beautiful 9, 18 or 27 hole course at Golf BlueGreen Dunkerque.

Are you an employee or student relocating to Dunkirk? Our magazine is made for you!

Discover the magazine ” Live, Work, Educate yourself in Dunkirk ” and receive the latest news from the region by e-mail to find out more about not-to-be-missed tips, activities, events and much more!

Browse our interactive map, discover major facilities and much more!

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