The Calais Dragon and all the teams at Compagnie Dragon are switching to summer time! From July 5 to August 31, every weekend will be filled with concerts, barbecues, DJ sets, and workshops, extending the evenings in the dragon’s shadow.

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mechanical bestiary

Compagnie du Dragon presents its mechanical bestiary! Climb aboard the Calais Dragon, a majestic creature standing 12 metres tall and stretching 25 metres long, or step into the shoes of an apprentice engineer and bring our Sentinel Iguana to life. Meet these extraordinary creatures imagined by artist François Delarozière and set off to discover the treasures of the Opal Coast—starting with the newly revamped “Calais la Plage”!

Discover our machines

the Calais

Dragon

Take part in the Flight aboard the Calais Dragon and set off on a 45-minute guided journey on its back. Led by our machinists, you’ll explore the world of François Delarozière and discover the local heritage, all at the creature’s steady pace.

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FROM JULY 5 TO AUGUST 31

Summer mechanicals

Ready for a blazing summer? The Compagnie and the Dragon are working hard to make your summer unforgettable. Concerts, DJ sets, barbecues, and even a silent party will set the tone for the season, sending a call to the Travelling Monitor Lizard over our airwaves!

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OUR SAURIAN FAMILY

The Calais Dragon

A monumental creature made of steel and carved wood, featuring reptile-inspired movement. Highly expressive, it breathes fire, smoke, and water in various forms…

Discover the myth

OUR SAURIAN FAMILY

SENTINEL Iguana

The first member of the Sentinel Machines, it can be controlled using its dedicated control station. Put your skills to the test and try your hand at the exciting craft of machinist!

Become a machinist

OUR SAURIAN FAMILY

varan de voyage

Our lizards still hold many secrets that our veterinarians have yet to uncover. More family members are expected to join, and we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Travelling Monitor Lizard on November 7, 8, and 9, 2025!

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L'ANTRE DU DRAGON

Step into the Dragon’s Lair in Calais, a unique experience in the world of mechanical creatures! Our seaside café-bar, offering stunning views of the Opal Coast, serves breakfast, quiches at lunchtime, and tasty snacks throughout the afternoon.

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Follow our urban adventures

Blending art, culture, and entertainment, Compagnie du Dragon invites you on a unique journey. Whenever a scene unfolds, magic and emotion intertwine to create a new form of storytelling. Through their appearances in urban spaces, the Calais Dragon and the Sentinel Iguana offer a fresh perspective on the city and the Opal Coast. Follow the lives of our creatures and the daily work of our teams by email or on social media, and share your photos using the hashtags #DragondeCalais and #IguaneSentinelle.