Day trips to France offer something for everyone whether it’s a family day out, a shopping trip, a romantic break for two or a gourmet experience. A Dover to Calais cruise across the English Channel is a fantastic and popular way to experience a really cheap trip to France. If you’re planning a party, a day trip to France offers a great chance to stock on some bargain booze and groceries. Our France Booze Cruise page provides you with information on some of our favourite booze outlets with contact details and information on what to look out for.

Additionally, France is becoming an increasing mecca for DIY enthusiasts or people who’re renovating their homes. Calais has lots of Hypermarkets and DIY specialist shops which offer really competitive prices usually much cheaper than the UK. We’ve put together a comparison table of some of the biggest DIY suppliers with contact details. Most have English speaking staff and will be more than happy to talk to you about your requirements before you pay a visit.