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Book your cheap car hire in Calais securely online and save on a wide choice of vehicles from low cost economy options through to our luxury range. Make the most out of your Calais car rental. Check out our Calais tourist destination guide and driving tips submitted by our visitors.
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| Calais Overview |
| Calais is the busiest of France’ passenger ports and is a mere 40km from England which accounts for the nine million British visitors to its shores each year. Through the ages Calais has been loved by .the great, the famous, and the debauched, from Mary Tudor, to Lord Nelson’s mistress, Lady Emma Hamilton, to the profligate Oscar Wilde,. Although used mainly as an entry to France there are attractions to be enjoyed if time permits.
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| Calais Essentials |
Cassel – The tiny town of Cassel sits atop the hill that the Grand Old Duke of York marched his 10,000 men up, and then down again.
St Omer – A trip to the quiet little town of St Omer will give the visitor an opportunity of seeing some fine old Flemish architecture.
Blockhaus at Eperlecques – The Germans built this enormous concrete bunker in 1943 to launch V2 rockets against London.
La Coupole – This World War II bunker, converted to a museum, has the latest equipment and most stimulating exhibits, of that time.
Hotel de Ville – This magnificent Flemish building somehow survived the onslaught of WWII and still stands today with its belfry raised 60m high. |
| Calais Calendar - Pick of the Year's Events |
The Lille Giants River Parade – (June) A fascinating parade of giant models made by the Ronde des Geants organization.
Calais Christmas Parade – (December) Father Christmas, elves, marching bands and singers enliven the streets of Calais. |
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