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Calais Travel Guide: 121 reviews and 186 photos

For most people coming from Britain, Calais is the destination port in France. Ferries run several times a day from Dover to Calais, and the Channel Tunnel will transport you under the water too.

We go to France, either Calais or Boulogne, two or three times a year to stock up on wine, beer, cider, cheese, paté, washing powder and all other goods which are considerably cheaper in France than they are in the UK.

We also take the opportunity to sample some of the local cuisine, I adore French food!

Last visit to Calais: Dec 2004
Intro Written Dec 13, 2004
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Reviews (12)

La Coupole Off The Beaten Path (2)

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Belfry Things to Do (5)

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Climbing santa Local Customs (1)

The salesman for these climbing santa needs a medal - they were everywhere. Actually, I rather like them. They are... more travel advice

Mur de L'Antlantique - Battery TODT - Calais

Mur de L'Antlantique - Battery TODT Off The Beaten Path (2)

Compact and very interesting Woulrd War Two museum housed in a large bunker. which was one of the seven most important... more travel advice

Comments (4)

diocletianvs Jan 8, 2009 at 11:12 AM Report Abuse

Nice quiet place. Great restaurant people. That salesman of Climbing Santas also did a good job here in Croatia.
Mariajoy Oct 3, 2005 at 2:36 PM Report Abuse

Great page Grete! Really helpful - I will be passing this way soon and need some accommodation ideas - thanks!!
mintola May 23, 2005 at 1:32 AM Report Abuse

amazing photos, like the look of the Christmas lights and will probably go there instead of St Quentin now!! (Save petrol) thanks
belgianchocolate Jan 14, 2005 at 6:20 PM Report Abuse

I'll take the'''Home made paté ,Snails , Moules Marniere and 2 x Crepe Suzette , Tarte au pommes with ice please''. :-) frank.