6 places to visit near calais

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Every year, millions of travelers from the UK head to the ferry port of Dover in order to hop over to France for a day of shopping in Calais.

Many of us head straight for Calais' famous hypermarkets in search of French wine and food, but so few of us make it beyond the shops.

But the Calais area has a lot to offer, even if you are short on time. We have selected 6 of the best places to visit within easy reach of Calais.

So next time you make a day trip to Calais, find time to see one of the wonderful paces we have included in this presentation.

Make it more than a shopping trip

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Your trip to Calais

Pretty cobbled streets to stroll through

Walled city and ramparts to wander along

Beautiful town square

Great choice of restaurants and hotels

Just 50 minutes drive from the ferry port at Calais

The town was the setting for part of Victor Hugo's book, Les Misérables

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Montreuil-Sur-Mer

Surrounded by lakes, perfect for a stroll

A choice of restaurants

Very quiet location

Just 20 minutes drive from the ferry port at Calais

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Ardres

Lovely seaside location

A great beach to walk or play

Pretty fishing village

Medieval history with an old church and coaching inn

Just 30 minutes drive from the ferry port at Calais

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Audresselles

Pretty village with winding lanes

Old sailor's houses

Amazing views across Bay of the Somme

Chance for a boat trip or kayaking

Pretty marina harbor

Medieval village ramparts

About 50 minutes from Calais

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Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Beautiful old town, similar to Bruges in Belgium

Wonderful architecture, including medieval belfry and ramparts

Old canals and winding streets to wander

Made famous as the location for the French film Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis

40 minutes drive from Calais

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Bergues

Location of the famous 2 Michel star restaurant and hotel complex Le Chateau Beaulieu

A straightforward 50 minute drive from Calais port

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