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day trips to France

Whether you’re a family looking to keep the kids entertained, or a couple hoping to enjoy a relaxing break, you’ll find a day trip to France offers something for everyone.

A channel cruise from Dover to Calais is the perfect way to enjoy a cheap day trip to France. Whether you’re planning a quick booze cruise to stock up on all those grocery and alcohol bargains, or are in the process of renovating a property, Calais is the perfect place to save money.  With several large Hypermarkets and DIY stores, you’ll find many items at significantly cheaper prices than the UK.

If you fancy going slightly further afield, the Nord-Pas de Calais region has plenty to offer. Recommended places to visit include:

Boulogne-sur-Mer
Why not try Northern France’s most popular tourist attraction, Nausicaä - France’s National Sea discovery Centre in Boulogne-sur-Mer, approximately 45 minutes drive from Calais.  We recommend a stroll around the architectural beauty of Boulogne’s old ramparts, before sampling the local cuisine in one of the town’s great cafés or restaurants.

Le Touquet
Less than an hour’s drive from Calais, Le Touquet’s miles of sandy golden beaches are best visited during the summer months, with virtually every conceivable outdoor activity catered for.   The more adventurous can experience the thrill of sand yachting on one of the longest beaches in Northern France, whilst the town’s bespoke boutiques and gastronomic cuisine make it ideal for couples wishing to relax - you'll discover why it's known as 'Paris by the Sea'!

St. Omer
The Flemish town of Saint-Omer stands on a hillside on the edge of the River Aa marshes, less than 30 miles from Calais.  The large square in the town holds a weekly market on Saturday mornings, selling fresh local produce from the farms on the marshes. A branch of the river runs through the lower part of the town and a boat trip is an ideal way of seeing the 13th Century Abbey, houses and remarkable open countryside.

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