Location: Calais
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French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Calais
1. Calais Wine Superstore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,040 reviews
We are a British-owned, 100% independent business whose owners have been in the Cross Channel trade since it began in 1993! We stock a huge range of wines and beers at UK duty-free prices. Not having to pay UK duty means we can pass on savings of up to 60% on UK retail prices - on average, this means you save £4 a bottle on UK supermarket prices - often the savings are even more. We aim to have everyday low prices but whenever we can, we'll give you even better deals and special offers. We offer free crossings on both the Ferry and on Euro Tunnel. Check out our website for more details.
Reviewed By Postie65 - Watford, United Kingdom
We have been visiting Calais Wine for 10 years and think it is a great business delivering great wine and great value with excellent service. We order online and enjoy our free travel on Eurotunnel. We make an overnight trip and love exploring the area. The wine is excellent value and a wide range available.
2. La Cite De La Dentelle Et De La Mode De Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
Established in Calais, inside an authentic nineteenth century lace factory, the Museum of Lace and Fashion is a specialist museum for the famous lace woven on looms. A museum of both fashion and industry, its vast galleries present the techniques, the lingerie and haute couture associated with this prestigious textile, as well as its most contemporary aspects. The high point of a visit to this important museum is to discover the lace weaving looms in operation, those monumental cast iron machines that produce this exceptional fabric.
Reviewed By FrancesS527 - Ashford, United Kingdom
The history of lace making from Tudor to the present day kicks off a series of excellently presented rooms, with some interactive bits, culminating in the spectacular machine room with working demo of a real engineering marvel making a great swathe of curtain lace. The way lace was used in clothes from the adorable (baby bonnets) to the bizarre (take my word for it & go see) developed as machines replaced handwork & modern designers and artists found new ways to exploit the lace technology. The in-depth explanation of this technology & the range of skills needed was mind-boggling. My top pick - the life of Joan of Arc woven in Nottingham for a Paris exhibition. Current "special" section is a load of amazing couture, not all lace to be sure, by Belgian Olivier Theyskens - some pieces more wearable than others... A good deal of the labelling is bilingual, nice loos, park the other side of the river & enjoy a fine view of Calais cathedral from the high bridge.
3. Calais Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 735 reviews
Reviewed By Drew040874 - London, United Kingdom
We visited on a glorious summers day and spent the whole day on the beach. They have done a brilliant job in renovating the area. The beach is clean with very attentive life guards. The facilities are clean and tidy and plenty of places to get snacks or something more formal, there are restaurants are close by. First time swimming in the English Channel. Was fun watching all the ferries coming and going to and from Dover. The ferries don’t disrupt your visit to the beach. Free all day parking. Something the UK seaside towns needs to do! Can’t wait to go back.
4. The Burghers of Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By Nanette132 - Brisbane, Australia
Read the story and you can't help be moved by the history behind the sculptures and it's captured here in Calais in front of the famous town hall, and set amongst a very well maintained garden of tulips, standard roses irises etc.
5. l'Hotel de Ville de Calais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By Tom_Shelle19 - Wallasey, United Kingdom
We went over on New Year’s Eve, they still had the Christmas decorations up, absolutely beautiful, well worth a visit when you get off the ferry, simply stunning
6. Parc St Pierre
7. P&O Ferries Dover - Calais
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,108 reviews
Voted “Best Ferry Company” three years running*, there’s no better way to start your European adventure than with P&O Ferries. We operate up to 23 sailings a day from Dover to Calais, making our crossings one of the most convenient ways to travel to the continent. Whether you’re taking your car, your caravan, your bicycle, your pets, or all of the above, you’ll be ready to explore France and beyond in just 90 minutes’ travel time. What’s more, when you travel with P&O Ferries the holiday starts as soon as you step on board. Enjoy a drink in our tranquil Club Lounge, a spot of fine dining in our Brasserie, and huge savings on high street brands in our onboard shop. Little ones will love our kid-friendly menus and letting off steam in one of the play areas, while the whole family can kick back with fantastic sea views and speedy wifi access. *Globe Travel Awards 2016, 2017 & 2018
Reviewed By H2371QTsueg
A lovely Ferry crossing from Dover and the return journey was great tooo. The crossing time was quick. Ut was great to see the white cliffs of Dover comfortable seating areas and very clean ships
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