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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.

Attractions for the kids

Aqualud
A huge water park on the seafront in Le Touquet with several indoor and outdoor pools, a wave pool and a giant toboggan run.Housed under a huge glass pyramid the Aqualud water leisure centre is a giant pool with waves, ‘rocky’ slides, jacuzzis, solarium etc. There is also an outdoor section open in summer with 3 more pools, flumes and rides. The Black Hole and the Twister are great where the brave are ejected from the serpent’s mouth at 70 kilometres per hour and finish in a spinning centrifuge. The kids will love Rock River and the delights of the water cannon for shooting people in the pool.
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Plopsaland De Panne
Just under an hour from Calais, Plopsaland De Panne is an excellent family theme park located on the Belgian Coast. Join Mega Mindy in persuit of the villains on the flying bicycles and enjoying a splashing water spectacle in the Jetski. Plus we're currently offering a discount - buy one ticket, get one FREE. Download your voucher here.

La Coupole
A secret place hidden in the hills around St Omer, just 40 minutes from Calais. Visitors view archive footage of WW2 and discover man's conquest of space, a truly memorable and fascinating experience. We're currently running an offer so you can gain entrance to the attraction for €18.50 for 2 adults and up to 5 children. Download your voucher here.

Events
There are many special events on in the nord-pas de Calais region in July and August.  There are festivals, concerts, fete's, exhibitions and even a medieval day where you can take part in a recreation of the battle of Agincourt! To see the full list of events and attractions, please click here

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