"Calais for a day" Top 5 Page for this destination Calais by jo104

Calais Travel Guide: 121 reviews and 186 photos

floral peacock on Blvd Jacquard - Calais

Welcome to Calais

I went over with Natalie (Nhcram) for a day outing as a foor passenger, perhaps just an excuse for a girly shopping day out. I was very impressed by the beautifully manicured flower beds in the middle of the roads & roundabouts.

Pros and Cons

Pros:good shopping, polite people
Cons:poor English

Last visit to Calais: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Aug 31, 2007
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (6)

shop till you drop Shopping (1)

As Nhcram & I were ther on a shopping spree wallets open - credit cards at the ready. I had hoped to purchase a pair... more travel advice

Town Hall Things to Do (1)

A beautiful building built in a 15th centuary Neo-Flemmish style work was delayed on the structure in 1914 with the... more travel advice

P&O Ferry Transportation (2)

The ferry makes 25 sailings a day making it easy to cross the channel. The journey from Dover to Calais takes between 75... more travel advice

French fare at fair prices Restaurants (1)

When we arrived in Calais the shops were closed for lunchtime so when in Paris do as the locals do & go for lunch.... more travel advice

Favorites (1)
French toilets

Been to Calais?
Share your travels with the world!

Comments (5)

Sagespot Nov 14, 2008 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

This looks like a beautiful place to spend an afternoon! Cheers - Sage
angiebabe Sep 27, 2007 at 3:14 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips for a good day out, i take note i cant stay the night in a sanisette even if im desperate!
HORSCHECK Sep 15, 2007 at 10:10 AM Report Abuse

Jo, fabulous little page, although I am surprised that you went on a retail therapy trip and then only build one shopping tip afterwards. However, the toilet tip is interesting. Well done.
yumyum Sep 5, 2007 at 11:57 AM Report Abuse

I could do with some sunglasses too! So next time you need to take me along;) Great little page!
nhcram Aug 30, 2007 at 4:49 AM Report Abuse

Great day out eh?

1 - 5 of 5

jo104's Related Pages

Travel Pages by jo104 (53)

Calais Travel Guide

Member Travel Pages
"Citizens of Calais"
"Calais - A lovely way to spend the day."
"Calais - gateway to Europe"
"Calais for a day"
"A bit more than a Ferry Port"
"CALAIS - THE TOWN WHERE I LIVE"
"DAY TRIPPERS"
See All...

Explore the World

jo104

“Be prepared for a culture shock!”

Member Rank:: 0 0 2 0 4

810 Reviews
Add Friend
1,768 Photos
Send Message

Badges & Stats in Calais

6 Reviews
8 Photos
0 Forum posts
5 Comments
1,464PageViews

See All Stats
See All Badges (18)

Have you been to Calais?

Share Your Travels

Latest Activity in Calais

Uploaded a Photo to "shop till you drop"
updated a Calais Travel Page "Calais for a day"
Wrote a Review French toilets in Calais Favorites
Commented on nhcram's Calais Page

Photos in Calais

See All Photos (8)

Top 10 Pages

See All Travel Pages (53)

Friends

See All Friends (106)

Travel Interests

See All Travel Interests (3)

Latest Calais hotel reviews

Kyriad Hotel Calais Plage: 43 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 24, 2012
Ibis Hotel Calais Car Ferry: 86 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 21, 2012
Holiday Inn Calais Coquelles: 122 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 21, 2012
Bonsai Escale Calais: 77 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 22, 2012
Hotel Residence du Golf: 44 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 20, 2012
Hotel Meurice: 86 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 18, 2012
Ibis Calais Centre: 23 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 6, 2012
Cottage Hotel: 93 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 22, 2012
Campanile Calais: 18 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Apr 15, 2012
Villages Hotel Calais: 4 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jun 10, 2008
La Sole Meuniere Hotel and Restaurant: 20 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 23, 2012
Hotel Pacific: 10 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: May 10, 2012