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Calais Ferry PortPlaces to visit in Calais photos and guideThe cheapest way to get to Calais is by ferry from the UK. You can use the channel tunnel which is quicker but costs a lot more. Calais is one of the busiest ports in the world it has a good motorway network.The town is undergoing a lot of development shops offices. Calais Town Hall
One of the best buildings in the town is the 20th century Flemish style town hall see picture. The bell tower bears a similarity to Big Ben there is a nice garden to the front.Just across the road is a park where a German bunker from the 1944 war as been turned into a museum. The town is a lacemaking centre you can see lace making machinery and fine lace in the nearby musee des beaux arts et de la dentelle. The port of Calais France ferry terminal
The vast car park at Cite europe
Most day trippers head out of Calais on the ring road which leads to the vast shopping mall complex at Cite Europe. The centre shops opens at 10am but you want get there at 9am. The car park although large fills very quickly,you can get a very good continental breakfast 5e inside while you wait for the shops to open. The shops offer a wide selection of products but there prices are geared to the tourist market better prices can be had on the outskirts of town. A wharehouse city of discount booze outlets have set up on the western side of Calais.We found fuel on cite europe car park to be cheaper at 83p a liter for diesel and petrol. People miss out on the towns many interesting
museums and fine restaurants. The beach with rows
of white beach huts.
A handy town map of
Calais
Holiday Inn CalaisCalais has been the traditional landfall on the European mainland for generations of travellers. The Holiday Inn Calais hotel is conveniently situated in the town centre. Both the Channel Tunnel and the Ferry port are within close proximity to the hotel. Calais is linked to the European motorway network via the A26 and A16. London, Paris and Brussels are less than 3 hours drive from Calais Holiday Inn Calais is facing the harbour. Casino, beach and shopping centres are in a close distance from the hotel. The brand new Lace Museum, the 39-45 War Museum, the statue of "Les Six Bourgeois de Calais" by Rodin, the Town Hall (UNESCO Patrimony) are in a walking distance from the hotel
We stayed in a gite just outside Calais if you would like to do the same try here Gites in the Pas de Calais area to rent Try P&O for your Dover to Calais ferry Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris
Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district. A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris. From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.
Le Meridien Hotel Nice
This hotel is situated right over the Baie des Anges and the Mediterranean Sea and is nearby landmarks like the Acropolis Convention Center. There is also a private beach across the way, as well as a nearby casino, Casino Ruhl. The Le Meridien Hotel Nice can be found at 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur of France. This hotel is only six kilometers from the nearest airport. A gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers
This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away. Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.
Add a photo and caption or just an update on your visit or your property detailsDo you have a great photo or info about this town or have a property to sell or rent ? Share it! What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Ferry leaving Calais P&O ferry leaving the port of Calais for Dover. Notice how close to the shore it is |
Cottage to rent Columbiers-du-Plessis, in the Loire Valley
The farmhouse and cottages of La Returais are part of what used to be a working hamlet in the 16-1700?s. This beautifully restored farm hamlet retains plenty of the original rustic charm with its old oak beams and huge stone fireplaces.
Book this cottage here Hotel De La Vallee Dinard
In the heart of the charming seaside resort of Dinard, the Hotel De La Vallee is a cosy seafront hotel offering comfortable accommodation and a unique view of the Channel. Guest rooms are equipped with en suite facilities and present cosy and elegant spaces. Some have a balcony and others offer an unrestricted view of the sea. Special airfare to Paris
Flight deals Hotel Le Relais In Mont Saint-Michel
Facing historic Mont Saint-Michel and set in flower
filled grounds, this hotel enjoys panoramic views of the
bay and island. This hotel features 39 guestrooms on
two floors, all have traditional-style decor and uninterrupted
views of the bay and island. Hote Le Relaisl Hotel Duret Paris
The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l'Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris. The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.
Hotel Duret Paris
Le Phare de Calais You can visit the Lighthouse at Calais and enjoy the panoramic views
Visit our new page on the Paris antique markets The town Hall Clock Calais
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Cottage to rent
It is located in a pleasant peaceful location yet is not far away from Calais. The coast is only 3.1 miles (5km) with nice beaches and high cliffs like Wissant between Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez
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Hotel Meurice Calais
A forerunner in the luxury hotel business,
the Hotel Meurice in Calais. Destroyed during
the Second World War, the hotel was rebuilt in
1954-1955. Close to the train station, 5 minutes
from the beach, the Hotel Meurice's friendly
atmosphere and charm await you right in the heart
of the city. Hotel Meurice
Hotel Metropole Boulogne-sur-Mer
Discover all that Boulogne Sur Mer has to offer with Hotel Metropole as a base. The Hotel Metropole boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. In-room facilities include air conditioning, hair dryer, in room safe, television, bathtub, shower. To suit guests' convenience
Atlantic Hotel Wimereux
With its central location, Hotel Atlantic is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Wimereux. The Hotel Atlantic boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. In-room facilities include hair dryer, in room safe, separate shower and tub. Guests staying at this Wimereux accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as elevator, bar/pub, meeting facilities , restaurant, safety deposit boxes, business center, pets allowed. |
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