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There is so much to do on your daytrip... shop for bargains at Cité Europe, climb 271
steps for great Calais views or stock up on fine cheeses at Maison du Fromage in the
Place d'Armes, Calais which is renowned for its great cheeses.
Daytrips with SeaFrance start from just £29 return for a car and up to five
passengers.
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1. Bargain shopping daytrip to Calais
Buy french delicacies, gifts, clothes, beer, wine and more besides in Cité Europe
shopping centre which is just 5 minutes from Calais Port
2. A Highrise daytrip to Calais
Prepare for a workout. Climb 271 steps to the top of Calais' 19th century lighthouse for some
fantastic views that are not to be missed!
3. The Foodie's daytrip to Calais
You can't visit France without savouring some food specialities! Add spice to your daytrip to
Calais with black pepper saucissons and pâté from Charcuterie Maffrand...
4. The Wine connoisseur's daytrip to Calais
Choose wines, champagnes and Armagnacs at Le Terroir...
5. A Market shopping daytrip to Calais
Mingle with locals at the markets on Place d'Armes and enjoy a real taste of France, whilst
picking up some great buys to take home.
6. A Cultural daytrip to Calais
Admire Rodin's 1895 sculpture of the six Burghers of Calais, a must for art-lovers and within
easy reach from the Port.
7. A Gourmet dining daytrip to Calais
France is renowned for its fabulous cuisine. This is the place to treat yourself to veal with
asparagus, thyme jus and wine foam from one of the many great restaurants in Calais
8. A Fishy daytrip to Calais
Buy fresh fish straight off the boat at the quayside fish market... THE place to buy your
fresh salmon, tuna, cod and more!
9. A Party daytrip to Calais
Relax on your daytrip to Calais, bar-hopping along Rue Royale and Place d'Armes... There are
so many fantastic bars to sample some true French style a great time is guaranteed!
10. The Outdoorsy daytrip to Calais
Get on your bike and explore the wild Côte d'Opale... Visit
seafrance.com/cycling to get some ideas and routes to enjoy in France.
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1. A Bargain shopping daytrip to
Calais
Grab some bargains, french delicacies and more besides in the Cité de l'Europe
shopping centre, just outside Calais. It's huge! Along with Tesco, you'll find Carrefour
hypermarket and high-street shops. Citi Europe offers a host of great shops where you can
buy good-value food and wine, Chanel perfume, and clothes from H&M at compact Les 4
Boulevards, whilst staying central to the Port.
2. A Highrise daytrip to Calais
Prepare for a workout. Climb 271 steps to the top of Calais' 19th century lighthouse for a
bird's-eye view over medieval Notre Dame church and the seaport. On a clear day you can even see
England.
3. The Foodie's daytrip to
Calais
Add spice to your daytrip to Calais with black pepper saucissons and pâté from Charcuterie
Maffrand (27 Rue des Fontinettes), behind the grandiose Opera House. Sniff out Le Wierre and other
local cheeses at La Maison du Fromage et des vins (1 Rue André Gerschell). Perfect for
a picnic on the beach!
4. The Wine connoisseur's daytrip to
Calais
Choose wines, champagnes and Armagnacs at Le Terroir (29 Rue des Fontinettes - next door to
Charcuterie Maffrand). For independant labels, try Bar à Vins on Place d'Armes, where Luc Gille
sells wines he's picked up in vintage Citroën van.
5. A Market shopping daytrip to
Calais
Mingle with locals at the markets on Place d'Armes (Wed & Sat mornings) and Place Crèvecoeur
(Thu & Sat mornings). As well as super-fresh fruit and vegetables from local farms, pick up cut
flowers, artisanal soaps and clothes.
6. A Cultural daytrip to Calais
Admire Rodin's 1895 sculpture of the six Burghers of Calais in front of the ornate,
Flemish-style Town Hall. It was built to commemorate the French stand against the English invaders
in 1347. See models of the statue along with eclectic art at the Museum of Fine Arts and Lace. A
new Calais lace museum opens in Autumn 2008.
7. A Gourmet dining daytrip to Calais
Treat yourself to veal with asparagus, thyme jus and wine foam at innovative La Pléiade (32 Rue
Jean-Quéhen). Or keep your daytrip to Calais traditional with French cuisine in Art Deco surrounds
at L'Histoire Ancienne (20 Rue Royale).
8. A Fishy daytrip to Calais
Buy fresh fish straight off the boat at the quayside fish market on weekend mornings. Buy the
day's catch at Les Délices de la Mer (Boulevard La Fayette) or try Emile Fournier on Rue Mouron for
smoked trout and herring.
9. A Party daytrip to Calais
Relax on your daytrip to Calais, bar-hopping along Rue Royale and Place d'Armes, where lively
Café de Paris and Café de la Tour are packed with students and brits. High rollers can lay their
cards on the table at Calais Casino, Rue Royale.
10. The Outdoorsy daytrip to Calais
Get on your bike and explore the wild Côte d'Opale (opal Coast), south of Calais, where the Cap
Blanc Nez just into the ocean. Calais' white cliffs were walkable from Dover 12,000 years ago. They
still offer superb views of the Dover cliff when the sun shines.
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