Overview
Calais is a city of 73,000 people in the Hauts-de-France region. It is the closest point on the European mainland to England, just 32 km across the English Channel.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nightlife
Before you go
Food
Local speciality: 'welsh' dishes at L'Hovercraft.
Money
Calais is popular for cheap alcohol and tobacco due to lower French taxes.
Sight
The beach offers views of the White Cliffs of Dover across the Channel.
Transport
Bus fare is €1, pay the driver. Buses run every 30 min.