Christmas is fast approaching and many Brits will soon be jumping on the ferry to France to get their hands on some bargains ahead of the festive season. Taking the cross-Channel ferry from Dover to Calais is a great choice because it takes travellers right to some great shopping options and some yuletide fun for…
Jumping on the ferry to France to shop for some cheap deals in and around Calais has been a favourite pastime for British travellers for years – after all we did invent the concept of the booze cruise to the continent. But for those people hopping across the English Channel on the hunt for bargains…
There’s plenty of family fun to be had if you take the cheap cross-Channel ferry to France, from stomach-churning theme park rides to amazing wild animals and sensational shows. Many of these parks also have fun, themed accommodation and can be reached by car from the cross-Channel ferry port at Calais. Sainte-Croix Animal Park Set…
A great way to enjoy the beauty of France is from the air, and there are lots of wonderful ways to do this once you’ve hopped on the cheap cross-Channel ferry to France. Here are a few suggestions of fun and exciting ways to go up, up and away over France next time you travel…
Holidays with the kids can create those wonderful family memories that last a lifetime – but travelling with the little ones can be a stressful experience. But taking one of the cheap cross-Channel ferries to France can make the start to your holiday much more relaxing. The modern fleet of ferries to France are the…
For tourists looking for a getaway with a socially-conscious angle, the Pas-de-Calais is packed with great destinations to discover. The region is just a short hop across the Channel on the cheap cross-Channel ferries to France and has created tourism schemes designed to benefit and involve the locals. Nature reserves Easily reached on the car…
The Louvre is one of the most popular museums on the planet, but thanks to a new venture in the northern city of Lens you no longer have to battle with the crowds in Paris to marvel at the pieces in its collection. The museum is easily reached by taking the ferry from Dover. Louvre-Lens…
While many of France’s most glamorous beaches may be found on the shores of the Mediterranean there are still plenty of fine seaside spots to be enjoyed a little closer to home. The Nord-Pas de Calais region has some fine beaches and they are just a short hop away on the cross-Channel ferry from Dover.…
Boulogne-sur-Mer was once served directly by a ferry link from Folkestone and later from Dover – sadly these services have since stopped running leaving Dover Calais or the channel tunnel as the only available routes for getting to Boulogne, but it’s well worth the effort! Nausicaa Built in a repurposed casino Nausicaa is one of…
Pig out! Go the whole hog and book a pig out weekend or mid-week break at the Le Logis Pig Experience in Cours, Poitou-Charentes. You’ll be hands on with caring for the rare breed pigs which include Berkshires, Gloucester Old Spots, Tamworths and Oxford Sandy & Blacks. You can also sign up for a sausage…
The discerning traveller has numerous options available when consider how they wish to travel to France.Flying to France: The network between UK and France for flights is absolutely fantastic! You have the large main routes such as London Heathrow to Paris Orly or London Luton to Paris Charles de Gaulle to smaller routes from regional…
Romantic Retreats If you fancy whisking away your loved one for a long weekend, there are plenty of gorgeous places to stay in lovely scenic locations dotted around northern France – and it’s only a hop away by ferry. Le Macassar, Amiens If you fancy staying in a beautiful boutique hotel with a touch of…
Located near Coquelles just outside of Calais Cité Europe is a popular destination for people travelling to France for day trips or short breaks. Cité Europe has over 140 individual shops of varying sizes including chains exclusive to France as we ll as some you may well recognise. It also houses a 12 screen multi-plex…
