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Hi there, I hope somebody can help me. Does anybody have experience (or happens to know)if there is a secure long term parking car park close to the port? I think I found one, but it doesn't seem to be possible to book a space in advance via internet and just gives a french phone nr.(I don't speak french). I wouldn't want my parents taking a risk and just turning up and hope for the best. It has to be secure as well. Thanks for your help!

£80 for me and the family, it's a deal!. We'd normally fly to the continent then hire a car but as we'd be going to France or Germany anyway this time it's a no brainer. I've never taken a car ferry before, how long before the scheduled departure should I aim for. I can't find this obvious piece of advice anywhere.

My g.g.grandfather Nathaniel Powell & his brother Thomas were lace makers from England living in Calais in the 1840s. Most of their children were born there before they came to the US arounf 1850 and settled in CONN & Philadelphia. Two of the sons(my g.grandfather) started a stocking mill in Philadelphia in 1879 and became quite successful. We want to see the lace museum and the area of St. Pierre where they lived. We are wondering where the best archives are--perhaps city hall? Could we find a history buff to hire for a tour. We will only come down from London on the train for the day--9:30am-9:30pm. perhaps on Sept 9th. Pat & Bill

My wife and I are in our 70's and will be arriving in Calais (by train) from Rome. We want to cross the Channel by boat so as to see the White Cliffs of Dover from the sea. Can somebody give me some advice please...... Is the railway station close to the "ferry" terminal....and how do we get from the train to the boat, ie is a taxi applicable and what are the costs etc. How often do ferries depart Calais and do we board as a "foot" passenger or otherwise....and do we have to have our luggage with us, or is it booked separately? Finally, an indication of the fares to cross the Channel would be appreciated. Thanks.........\\

hi there what is the least expensive way to get to paris from calais, any recommendations for inexpensive hostels? also same question from london to dover. thank you

hi, my partner and i wish to travel to the Somme region from Calais and was wondering if a bus or train was available for this journey, thanks for any input

is it possible to fly from calais to nice? or driving is the only way to go?

I want to know whether it is realistic to fly into UK from Australia then using a rental car drive through to France to find some holiday accomodation for a week. I haven't chosen any regions in France because i don't know realistically how far I can drive without passing out from jetlag!

Hi, I will be in Calais be in Calais soon and need to bank some cash. I have an account in France with the Banque de Lyonnaise near Grenoble and wish to deposit cash in the account whilst in Calais. Does anyone know a bank that is easy to find with easy access and parking who will not charge for me to deposit the funds? I am likely to visit the Cite Europe in Cocquelle. Thanks, Vince

Hi, I will be in Calais be in Calais soon and need to bank some cash. I have an account in France with the Banque de Lyonnaise near Grenoble and wish to deposit cash in the account whilst in Calais. Does anyone know a bank that is easy to find with easy access and parking who will not charge for me to deposit the funds? I am likely to visit the Cite Europe in Cocquelle. Thanks, Vince

At the end of June I'm going to be leaving my car in calais until the end of july. I was wondering if there is any long term parking available? And if possible as close to the ferry port as possible. Alex

Will be in Northern France for the day on Saturday 4th March. We normally have a lunchtime meal in Calais, but would like to try somewhere in the country. Could any one recommend a nice restaurant in a village or small town within a 30-mile radius of Calais? Or anywhere between Calais and the Belgium border.

We are arriving at 06h00 in Calais on Sea France, but have to wait for some friends on a later ferry. Can you advise where we can go close to the port for coffee and croissants while we wait?

Anyone have any idea where in Calais I can watch the Lions v All BLacks Live on Saturday 24th June . Help.

Does anyone know of a cheap place to eat in Calais please? We have tried Flunches in the Auchan a couple of times and been very disappointed each time. Have heard about Buffalo grill, which is opposite, but don't know what sort of prices they charge. We can catch a bus into the town itself so that wouldn't be a problem if there is somewhere nice there. Thanks in advance

Traveling with the family from London to France for a couple of days. Would like to depart Eurostar at Calais and get to Bayeux the same day. What's the best way to that? Car? Train? Go to Paris and then take the train to Bayeux?

We will be driving from Paris to Calais to catch the chunnel to England. I need to know how far and how long it will take to drive from Paris to Calais? Thank you

Can anyone give me websites for trains that travel from Calais to Paris - I tried Eurostar, but from Calais it only stops at Ashford and London. Thanks! :) Cassie

Has anyone stayed in the municpal campsite in calais? Is it OK? Do you know prices or have a link where I might be able to find out? Is it where I think it is (next to the beach near the ferry terminal but on the otherside of the water)? Thanks for help! Laura

Hi! In August I will be taking the ferry from Dover-Calais and then on to Paris. What is the best and fastest way to get to Paris from Calais? Thanks :) Cassie

I'm looking for a hotel in Calais for a few nights next week. All the hotels so far have said that they have 'Secure Parking area' . Does this mean that there is a problem with car crime ? Also, does anyone know of any good quality clean hotels in or around Calais that they can recommend? Jill

Can someone tell me, how to travel from London in the UK to Calais in France by the cheapest way possible?