Pas-de-Calais

Pas-de-Calais is a department in northern France that forms part of the Hauts-de-France region and contains the closest point between France and England across the English Channel. The department is home to the French entrance of the Channel Tunnel near Calais, making it a crucial transportation hub between continental Europe and Britain. It's known for its coastline along the Strait of Dover, its role in both World Wars, and major cities including Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, and Arras.