An independent guide for Channel travellers
Make your stop in
Calais count.
Where to shop, eat, park and spend a genuinely good few hours before or after crossing the Channel.
✓ Written for British visitors
✓ Practical details, checked regularly
✓ No generic tourist filler
The useful bit
Shopping in Calais,
properly explained.
Not just a list of shops. We tell you what is open, what is worth buying and whether the detour makes sense for your crossing.
01Cité EuropeShops, Carrefour, parking & opening hours↗
02Auchan CalaisWhat to buy and when to visit↗
Choose by time, not by category
How long have you got?
Unexpected Calais
There is more here than a ferry terminal.
A mechanical dragon on the beach, remarkable street art and one of northern France’s best coastal drives. These are the stops worth staying for.
Before you cross
Small questions.
Useful answers.
Our standard
“If a detail could spoil your crossing or waste your time, it belongs in the guide.”
Opening hours change. Shops close. Rules are updated. Every practical guide should show when it was last checked and link to the relevant official source.