Calais Port + Harbour Guide

The Port of Calais, on the northern coast of France, offers ferry services that connect to most of north east France, including Paris. In addition, the comprehensive rail and road network connects Calais with the rest of France and the further into the continent of Europe. For instance, it’s only 3 hours from Paris and 2 hours from Brussels. In fact, the Dover-Calais ferry has numerous daily crossings and may be the busiest ferry route on the planet.

Local Attractions

There are three main attractions in and around the town of Calais: an art museum, a war museum, and a shopping complex. Rodin’s works are on rue Richelieu in the Fine Art and Lace Museum and his world-famous statue, "The Burghers of Calais,” is in front of the local town hall. South of the town is a wartime museum, once the German headquarters for this region. Then, just outside the town, is Cité Europe, a shopping complex.

Ferry Routes & Operators

P&O Ferries and Sea France serve the sea-route from Dover to Calais, Eurostar serves the trip from Ashford International and Ebbesfleet International to Calais, and Eurotunnel serves the journey from Folkestone to Calais.

Facilities At The Port

The marina has 307 berths, 262 wet docks for sailing and fishing ships and 45 slips for the tidal basin. The port obtained ISO 9001 2000 certification after extensive renovations made to satisfy the yachtsman who cross the Channel every year. Consequently, today, the wharves have numerous facilities, including:

• Fresh water.
• Electricity.
• Washroom facilities with 8 showers and 9 WCs. The washrooms are open 24 hours during the season and during the day in the off-season.
• Two coin-and-card operated public telephones.
• A mobile crane.
• Daily weather posting.
• WiFi access.
• A casino.
• Banks.
• Bars serving beverages and sandwich meals.
• A clubhouse.
• A Ship Chandler.
• A careenage section.

Transportation

Travel to and from the Port of Calais is facilitated by car, bus, trains, and taxis.

Here are some travel options:

1. Travel by bus. A complimentary bus shuttle connects the port with Calais-Ville railway station in Place D'Armes and Calais-Sud.

2. Travel by car. Car hire is available in the port of Calais. In addition, short and long-term parking facilities exist at the ferry terminals. The A16 is the main motor route connecting the port to Northern Europe.

3. Travel by train. Rail travel connects the port with regional destinations, including Paris, Amiens, Boulogne, and Etaples.

4. Travel by taxis. Taxi service can be obtained by making reservations. Telephone:
• Taxi Calaisis at +33 607 48 96 85
• Taxis Radio Calais at +33 321 97 13 14
• Euro Taxis at +33 321 96 92 96