Calais is a town situated on the north
side of the France. It has metropolitan area with the population of
about more than 125,584. We can see in the map that Calais is
straight of Dover. Dover is the narrowest point of the English
Channel or English region. The difference between Dover to Calais is
34 km. Calais is most closet town to the England. The old port at the
Calais is very famous and most important transport or trade point for
the both England and France.
Main sights
During the world second war this town
was destroyed very badly but there still you can find surviving
buildings. These buildings are now become main attractions as they
are very important. The military headquarter on the south of the
railway station is today open as a museum. This museum named as war
museum because it was damages in the Second World War. Another main
attraction is Alhambra cinema and this cinema is located at the
square of hotel da ville.
Must see things:
- Cote d’opale festival
- Wardrobe games
- Museum of fine arts
- Calais citadel
- International city of lace and fashion
These were some things to do and see in
the city. If you are planning to travel of spending your holidays in
France then it is nearest and beautiful place to visit. The travelers
from London can go for day trips as it is not much far.
If you plan for visit French and want to travel by ferry then I can
suggest you about the cheapest way that is ferry which is cross from Dover to
Calais between southern England Dover ports to French Calais port. Dover to
Calais route is the one of the busiest route in the world. The French Calais
port is just 20 miles from the Dover. Dover to Calais ferry is pretty and
luxury ferry that is operated by the P&O, under the control of P&O
operator’s 23 daily ferries is operated. This is the best and cheapest route
for crossing the English Channel. It is the gateway of the Europe to French.
The journey takes time only 1 hr 30 minutes between two ports. Dover to Calais journey
is the cheapest and comfortable journey through ferry. Through ferry you can
explore France, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Holland and Germany.
