Return to France with SeaFrance Ferries From £29 Return – Offer Ends 26th August 2009
You can now book a car with SeaFrance ferries when ordering online at selected times. This great low fare is available on the quieter channel crossings,and features -
- from £29 return
- for up to 5 passengers
- only £10 supplement for 6-9 passengers
- offer ends 26th August 2009
This great off peak Dover to Calais ferry deal means you can really kick back and relax without all the hassle and hustle and bustle of a packed ship. This price is available as a ‘Saver Fare’ which is non refundable, or alternatively there is the ‘Flexible Fare’ which is amendable and fully refundable up to 28 days before departure. Not all onboard services will be open on these crossings, but food and beverages will be available on this short journey. There will also be a small extra charge for vehicles over 5.5metres long.
Remember, this great offer is available for bookings and payments made before Wednesday 26th August 2009. So if you fancy a quick break with your friends and family to sample all the delights that France has to offer, this SeaFrance Ferries deal could be for you.
Click here to book online with SeaFrance
Please Note - All Prices Quoted Are Correct at Time of Posting
Booze Cruise Trips to France
Since Duty Free was abolished there are now no limitations on what you can bring back from France and most of the other EU countries. However, it’s important to follow the government guidelines which state that it is a criminal offence to import goods for resale and that anything you bring back should therefore be for personal use only. Below is the guidelines set out by HM Revenue & Customs – note, its not an offence to exceed these but if you do you would need to be able to convince customs that the goods are for personal use only.
- 3200 cigarettes
- 400 cigarillos
- 200 cigars
- 3 kg of smoking tobacco
- 110 litres of beer
- 10 litres of spirits
- 90 litres of wine
- 20 litres of fortified wine (such as port or sherry)
See France Booze Cruise Beauties!
Check out the details of the top locations to pick up cheap plonk while in Calais, France. Also check out the latest price on a Dover to Calais Ferry here.
| Hypermarket | Opening Times | Contact Details | See France Says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franglais | Monday-Friday 9.00am – 7.00pm Saturday : 9.00am – 6.30pm Sunday : 9.30am – 6.00pm |
CD 215, 62185 Frethun Tel 00 33 321 852939 |
Very competitive pricing, especially on wine which is often less than £1.00 a bottle. Great wine tasting facilities too. |
| Pidou | 7 Days a Week - 10.00am – 8.00pm |
190 rue Marcel Dassault, Zone Marcel Doret, 62100 Calais Tel 00 33 321 967810 |
Very convenient opening times and huge range of well known beers, wines and spirits. |
| Vignobles & Saveurs De France | Open from 10.00am – 18.45pm Closed Wednesdays and Sundays and from 13.00pm to 14.00pm daily. |
Rue De Verdun, Tel 00 33 321 19 30 01 |
Not cheap but fantastic quality high-end wine. One of our favourites when we’re looking for a bottle of something decent. |
| Tesco Vin Plus | Monday – Saturday 8:30am to 10:00pm. Closed Sunday |
Cite De La Europe | A massive range! A great place to do all of your booze shopping if time is of the essence |
| Carrefour | Monday – Friday 9.00am -10.00pm Saturday 8.30am-10.00pm. Closed on Sundays. |
Cite De La Europe | One of the biggest stores with a vast offering of beers, wines and spirits. |
| Calais Vins | Monday – Saturday 9.00am to 7:00pm. Sunday 10.00am – 7.00pm |
Rue Gutenberg 62100 Calais Tel (0)3 21 36 40 40 Fax :+33 (0)3 21 35 14 47 |
Excellent rewards scheme for regular customers and very friendly, English speaking staff. |
| Le Chais | Open Daily 9.00am – 7.00pm but closed for lunch from 12.00 midday – 2.00pm | 40 rue de Phalsbourg, 62100 Calais. Tel 00 33 321 978857 |
Another one for serious connoisseurs. It is one of the oldest established outlets and the staff here really know their stuff. |
| Oddbins | 7 Days a Week - 10.00am – 8.00pm |
Cité Europe, 139 rue de Douvres, 62901 Coquelles, Cedex, France |
Not the cheapest on wines and beers but offer some great deals on spirits and champagne. |
| Auchan | Monday – Saturday : 8.30am – 10.00pm Closed on Sundays |
Fort Nieulay, Route de Boulogne (RN1) Tel (00 33) 321 46 92 92 |
Well known hypermarket in France with branches elsewhere. Offers other products and grocery shopping. |
| Boozers | Open 9.00am – 9.00pm 7 Days a Week |
Route de Saint Omer, 62100 Calais Tel 0033 (0)321 19 99 00 |
Under new ownership but offering an impressive range of beers and wines. |
| The Wine & Beer World | Open 7.00am – 10.00pm 7 Days a Week |
Zone Marcel Doret | Owned by Majestic Wines. A very professional outfit with a good range of beers and wines. |
| World Shopping | Open 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week | In Eurotunnel Terminal | Ce’st Ouvert Sept Jour ! Wow, that’s what I call convenient. However, unfortunately it’s only available to Eurotunnel passengers. |
Please Note - All Prices Quoted Are Correct at Time of Posting
France DIY Stores
With reality DIY programmes being on TV seemingly every minute of the day the demand for value DIY equipment is going through the roof! Shopping in France offers day trippers the opportunity to make purchases from a wide range of goods at prices greatly reduced from those you would expect to pay in England.
Top DIY Stores in Calais, France
Something for every budding Titchmarsh or Knowles can be found at the stores below!
| Store | Opening Hours | Address / Contact | Tel | Main Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedeo | Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 8.00pm. | 48 Quai Gustave Lamarle. 62100 Calais . | Tel: 0033 321 46 08 60.
Fax: 0033 321 46 08 65 |
Plumbing & Heating. |
| Mobalpa | Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 8.00pm. | (Pierre Guerbadot) 126, Bd. Gambetta, Calais. | Tel: 0033 321 344 15 71 57. | Kitchens |
| Conforama | N/A | ZC la Francaise. 62231. Coquelles. | Tel: 0033 321 36 61 61. | Furniture & Electrical Goods |
| Boulanger | Monday to Friday,
10.00am to 12.30pm, 2.00 to 7.30pm. Saturday, 9.00am to 8.00pm. |
C. Cial Auchan “Parc La Française”. 62231. Coquelles. | Tel: 0033 321 46 22 46.
Fax: 0033 321 46 43 70. |
Electrical Goods |
| Lapeyre | Monday to Friday 9.30am to midday, and 2.00 – 7.00pm. Saturday, 9.00am to midday, and 2.00 – 6.00pm. | 41 Av. du Général de Gaulle, RN 1 – BP 79. 62903. Coquelles | Tel: 0033 321 36 33 33.
Fax: 0033 321 36 32 00. |
Doors & Windows. |
| Leroy Merlin DIY Store | Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 8.00pm. | Centre Commercial Auchan, Route Nationale 1, Coquelles, Calais. 62100. | Tel: 0033 321 96 50 50.
Fax: 0033 321 34 99 77 |
DIY, Gardening & Decorating. |
| 4 Murs | Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 8.00pm. | Zone La Française (by Auchan), 62231. Calais – Coquelles. | Tel: 0033 321 36 34 49 | DIY, Gardening & Decorating. |
| Bricoman | Open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 7.30pm. Saturday 8.30am to 7.30pm | Centre commercial Carrefour, EVREUX. | Tel: 0033 232 23 33 50.
Fax: 0033 232 23 33 51. |
DIY, Gardening & Decorating. |
| Bricomarché | Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 8.00pm. | Rue Notre Dame. 62480. LE PORTEL. | Tel: 0033 321 80 82 81.
Fax: 0033 321 91 39 31 |
DIY, Gardening & Decorating. |
| Mr.Bricolage | Open: Monday 2.00 to 7.00pm. Tuesday to Saturday 9.00am to 12.00pm, 2.00PM to 7.00pm. | 69 RUE FAIDHERBE, BP 369. 62205. Boulogne sur Mer. | Tel: 0033 321 30 36 30.
Fax: 0033 321 87 40 42. |
DIY, Gardening & Decorating. |
| Bricorama | Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 8.00pm. | 55, rue Camille Desmoulins. 62230. OUTREAU. | Tel: 0033 321 31 71 19. | DIY, Gardening & Decorating. |
| Saint Maclou | Monday to Saturday 9.00am – 8.00pm. | Centre Commercial Auchan, St Martin-Les-Boulogne. | Tel: 0033 321 31 90 09.
Fax: 0033 321 91 56 40. |
Carpets, Rugs & Flooring |
Please Note - All Prices Quoted Are Correct at Time of Posting