In the tunnel
Yesterday I went to Calais, but instead of going on the ferry, I went with Eurotunnel and I must say that it was such an easy experience. Everything about the process was very simple and I would definitely consider using Eurotunnel again. Check-in was 30 minutes before departure, and I was pleasantly surprised when all I had to do was drive my car up to the barrier, which then automatically recognised my numberplate and printed out my boarding card.
After a bit of waiting we drove straight onto the train and after about half an hour we were driving back-off and making the short journey to Cité Europe. I bought lots of booze, some bread, and also picked up some snails too. I?d booked the 4:50pm (local time) return, but we were all done by 2:30pm and managed to get on the 3pm return train instead, which yet again was very helpful.
Job well done
It all made for a good day out, especially as tickets were only £15. On Sunday I am back over to Calais but this time with P&O and will be visiting for the last day of the Christmas Market. Less booze cruise this time and more of a cultural visit although I shall have to wrap up warm as yesterday it had been snowing in Calais and the lakes and ponds had frozen over.
Below is a video showing what it?s like on the train.
That?s what you bought! Holy cow! Is it really cheaper in France?
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I see you like beer !!! Woken up to 4 inches of snow this morning?
It isn?t actually that much cheaper in France, not anymore, due to the weakness of the GBP and the strength of the Euro, but it is a nice day out and a chance to buy some different ales that I haven?t had before.
Agree completely, this is where the Tunnel and Fery Operators are losing out on spend per person ? not enough difference to make it worth while for the shopper even if it is tax-paid !
Cité Europe is convenient but as in all things ?touristy? a bit more pricey to a captive audience. Best booze buys are in Leclerc Supermarket but you?d have to really drive on ?ze ozur sid? !
Enjoy the Christmas Market, I did a stall one year, great fun but ****** cold.
Oh that sounds and looks like so much fun. Booze and Europe, I must save and make plans!