If you are panning a shopping trip to Calais with the ferry, see our guide on other places nearby that you can visit once you've done buying all your wine and cheese. We've found 6 of the prettiest villages all within less than 1 hour's drive from Calais ferry port. For more about the ferry to Calais, visit us at ferrycrossings.org.uk

1. with FerryCrossings.org.uk

2. Every year, millions of travelers from the UK head
to the ferry port of Dover in order to hop over to
France for a day of shopping in Calais.
Many of us head straight for Calais' famous
hypermarkets in search of French wine and food,
but so few of us make it beyond the shops.
But the Calais area has a lot to offer, even if you
are short on time. We have selected 6 of the best
places to visit within easy reach of Calais.
So next time you make a day trip to Calais, find
time to see one of the wonderful paces we have
included in this presentation.
Make it more than a
shopping trip
Image of staff member here
( 417w x 428h pixels )
Image of staff member here
( 417w x 428h pixels )
Your trip to Calais

3. Pretty cobbled streets to stroll
through
Walled city and ramparts to
wander along
Beautiful town square
Great choice of restaurants and
hotels
Just 50 minutes drive from the
ferry port at Calais
The town was the setting for
part of Victor Hugo's book, Les
Misérables
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Montreuil-Sur-Mer

4. Surrounded by lakes, perfect for
a stroll
A choice of restaurants
Very quiet location
Just 20 minutes drive from the
ferry port at Calais
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Ardres

5. Lovely seaside location
A great beach to walk or play
Pretty fishing village
Medieval history with an old
church and coaching inn
Just 30 minutes drive from the
ferry port at Calais
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Audresselles

6. Pretty village with winding lanes
Old sailor's houses
Amazing views across Bay of
the Somme
Chance for a boat trip or
kayaking
Pretty marina harbor
Medieval village ramparts
About 50 minutes from Calais
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

7. Beautiful old town, similar to
Bruges in Belgium
Wonderful architecture,
including medieval belfry and
ramparts
Old canals and winding streets
to wander
Made famous as the location for
the French film Bienvenue chez
les Ch’tis
40 minutes drive from Calais
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Bergues

8. Location of the famous 2 Michel
star restaurant and hotel
complex Le Chateau
Beaulieu
A straightforward 50 minute
drive from Calais port
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Case study image here
( 632w x 462h pixels )
Busnes

9. FerryCrossings.org.uk
Ferry Crossings is a website run by a team of travel lovers with over 10 years’ experience in the travel
industry. We offer information on ferry travel from the UK to a range of European destinations, as well as
special offers and travel tips.
For more ideas of ferry travel, booking and fares, visit us at ferrycrossings.org.uk
About us