Calais Short Breaks and Day Trips Guide

Because of its proximity to England, Calais has been a major port for centuries. It has seen many major passages of history, and was actually ruled by the English from 1347 to 1558.

We all know Calais as the closest town to England, most of us drive straight past it, but there are some good reasons to have a look around. Firstly, the shopping; Cite Europe is one of the largest out of town shopping centres there is, which has provided many a bargain for us Brits, although since 2007 the place has lost its appeal with the decline in the pound. This is also true of the wine and beer outlets scattered around the industrial park on the outskirts of the city.

For purely cultural reasons, you can admire the Calais Town Hall and the Rodin’s statue in front of it: Les Bourgeois de Calais. You can also try out some of the many fine restaurants in the town.