Sponsored by Sea France

Welcome to the Calaisais and the Boulonnais.

SeaFrance is the only French operator on the Dover-Calais route, and boasts a uniquely French ambiance.
Its fleet of passenger ships includes two state-of-the art super-ferries, the award- winning Rodin and the Berlioz. The crossing time is just 70 minutes.

Onboard SeaFrance you will discover a luxurious, stylish environment with a selection of fine restaurants, bars and lounges and tempting low cost shops.

You can choose from one of 15 daily return crossings, with times to suit your itinerary. So, sail with SeaFrance and enjoy a little bit of France as soon as you step onboard.
With our great fares, and enviable onboard experience, you'll be sure to discover why so many people return to SeaFrance each year.

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ArrasArras This historic town  110 Kms from Calais offers a remarkable heritage made up of its famous town squares - more info....

Hotels - Stay at Hotel DiamantHotel Balladins Arras ConfortExpress by Holiday Inn
Restaurants -La Faisanderie - La Coupole d'ArrasLe Carnot Astoria
Events     
Maison de la France: Your Guide to France
BethuneBethune This old town 82 Kms from Calais with its rich traditions - more info....
Hotels - Stay at Campanile Bethune
Restaurants - Le MeurinAu Depart - Le Donjon (Olhain)
Events


The word 'Toque' is the name for the distinctive white chef's hat. A number of the Restaurateurs in the Calais region are members of 'Toques d'Opale'

CalaisCalais France's premier passenger port - more info....
Hotels - Stay at Hotel VictoriaHotel MeuriceKyriad Hotel Calais PlageHoliday Inn - Hotel Le George V - Minotel du BeffroiCottage Hotel  - Hotel Residence du GolfHotel Metropol
Restaurants - Sole MeuniereLa PleiadeAquar'aile  -Le Grand Cerf (Marquise)  - Le George VLa Diligence (Hotel Meurice) - Les DunesLa Bonne Auberge(Bremes-les-Ardres) - Au Cote d'ArgentLa Ferme Gourmande (Guines) - Le Francois 1er (Ardres) - Histoire AncienneLe Thome de Gamond(Escalles)
Events
Cite EuropeCite Europe  A vast new Shopping complex 10 minutes from Calais - more info.....
Hotels - Kyriad Calais Coquelles
Restaurants
Shops - Marques Avenue (Designer Outlet) 
HesdinHesdin  99 Kms from Calais, lies at the heart of the seven valleys - more info....
Restaurants - L'Ecurie

 

Take your children to visit this wonderful theme park.
Less than one hour's drive from Calais, situated between Berck-Sur-Mer and  Le Touquet-Paris-Plage.
Take Exit 25 of the A16 Autoroute.

St OmerSt. Omer
This market town, 49 kms from Calais grew out of surrounding marshlands - more info...
Hotels - Minotel La BretagneHotel Les Frangins - Auberge de Moulin de Mombreux  (Lumbres)
Restaurants - La Belle Epoque

WimereuxWimereux
A charming seaside resort, 31 kms from Calais, with delightful specialist shops.more info.....
Hotels - L'Atlantic
Restaurants -Hotel du Centre - L'Epicure - Le Relais de la Brocante (Wimille) - La Liegeoise/L'Atlantic
Shops - Saveurs et Couleurs (Regional Specialities...) - Ma Normandie (Cheese....)

We hope you enjoy exploring the Towns, their Shops, local attractions and particularly the Restaurants. The Restaurateurs take great pride in producing memorable Lunches and Dinners and cooking with Regional produce. Whilst many of those in the Calaisais are members of the Toque D'Opale, several other restaurants in the Boulonnais are members of the 'Côte d'Opale Gourmande'. 'Euro-Toques' is an association of restaurateurs across Europe - Kirs are 'on the House' with the Toques d'Opale - Bring a copy a 'Review' Page !!

Let us know what you think and what you would like to see on our Web-site gazette@informationfrance.com