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Calais Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

commune in Pas-de-Calais, France

About Calais

Large warehouse supermarkets have sprung up on the outskirts of Calais just to serve the British "booze cruisers" who return to the UK with their car suspensions groaning under the weight of cheap alcohol and cigarettes.

Top Attractions in Calais

Explore the best things to see and do in Calais:

  • Alhambra
  • Bowling Alley
  • Char à voile
  • Cinemas
  • Citadelle and Fort Nieulay
  • Cité Internationale de la dentelles et de la mode
  • Courgain Maritime and fish market
  • Hôtel de Ville

Where to Eat in Calais

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Café de la Tour
  • 🍴Friterie des Nations
  • 🍴Friterie Wilson
  • 🍴La Guinguette
  • 🍴L'Ambrosia
  • 🍴L'Hovercraft

Where to Stay in Calais

  • 🏨Auberge de Jeunesse de Calais
  • 🏨Holiday Inn
  • 🏨Le Mouton Blanc

Calais Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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