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Celebrate a special occasion at a beautiful château, sip champagne in the shadow of the magnificent cathedral at Reims or enjoy the dazzling colours of Monet's garden at Giverny.

Take advantage of our Eurotunnel SAVER offer and travel by Eurotunnel for the same price as a ferry break Dover to Calais. What's more, you can make further SAVINGS by booking any Overnighter package or 2 night Minibreak by Eurotunnel for travel between 1 September - 17 March.

With our programme of carefully selected short breaks, the best of France is waiting to be discovered.

Taste of France

2 days, 1 night(s), from only £62 per person

Enjoy a taste of France in one of our character hotels with delicious French cooking and fine wines, all within an easy drive of Calais.

A table d'hôte dinner is included on your first night, and you can choose venues ranging from a 16th century coaching inn, to a converted watermill and from country manor houses to family-run hotels with gastronomic cuisine.

Le Touquet

3 days, 2 night(s), from only £70 per person

A popular haunt of Noel Coward, PG Wodehouse and the English aristocracy in the 1930s, Le Touquet is a smart seaside resort with a great sense of style.

Bordered by fragrant pine forests, with huge sandy beaches, designer shops and its own casino, Le Touquet also boasts a host of lively restaurants and bars. Hugely popular with golfers, other activities include horseriding, sand yachting and miles of cycle tracks. Just 40 miles from Calais.

Champagne Breaks

3 days, 2 night(s), from only £85 per person

Spoil yourself with a break in the world-famous Champagne region with its historic cathedral city of Reims and pretty wine villages. Explore the famous Champagne Route and discover this sparkling region of France.

An easy 2½ hours' drive from Calais, Reims is home to many of the world's most reknowned champagne houses such as Mumm, Krug, Clicquot, Piper Heidseick and Ruinart. And with four UNESCO World Heritage monuments, fine dining, stylish shops and vibrant city centre, Reims is perfect for a break.

Just across the Channel

2 days, 1 night(s), from only £34 per person

Hop across the Channel, stock up on French food and wines and explore the coast and countryside. Visit Boulogne's citadel and amazing Nausicaa Seaworld, the Calais shops and restaurants and the historic town of St Omer with its gothic cathedral. Discover La Coupole V2 underground rocket centre and the Cristal d'Arques factory and shop.

Châteaux Breaks (Hotels)

2 days, 1 night(s), from only £64 per person

Celebrate a special occasion, escape for a romantic break, treat the family or indulge a taste for fine food and wine with a sumptuous château break.

We have a superb selection of 3 star and 4 star châteaux in northern France, most with gastronomic restaurants and all representing excellent value for money.

Monet's Garden

3 days, 2 night(s), from only £75 per person

A riot of colour contrasting with shimmering reflections in his famous waterlily ponds, Monet's House and Garden at Giverny provide a unique insight into this great painter's vision and impressionist style.

An easy drive from the Channel ports, Giverny is located in the glorious river Seine valley, close to Vernon and La Roche Guyon, considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. Meander along the Seine valley north towards Rouen with its famous cathedral which so inspired Monet or south, through Vertheuil, towards the gorgeous village of Le Petit Andelys dominated by the ruins of Château Gaillard. Visit, too, the American Art Museum, a few minutes walk from Monet's House and Gardens.

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