Day trips to France tipped

Day trips to France have been recommended for Brits who fancy going somewhere different when they are at a loose end.

The Hertfordshire Mercury reports that, while it may sound ambitious, hopping on a ferry across the channel to a nearby destination such as Boulogne or Dunkirk for the day isn't as difficult as it sounds.

It says: "In fact, you might find you so enjoy its typical French atmosphere … and what it's got to offer that you either stay on and explore elsewhere in this Cote d'Opale region or decide to come back for a longer trip."

The newspaper continues to say that with Dover only being a few hours drive from Hertfordshire and ferry crossings departing regularly, holidaymakers could be in the France drinking coffee and eating croissants by mid-morning.

Holidaymakers are heading to France more and more, one expert has revealed this week.

According to junior French minister Herve Novelli, 82 million foreign nationals took a holiday in France during 2007.