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Looking for an affordable and fantastic short break or day trip with the family?

Then think yourself lucky that the Channel Tunnel is in reach from all parts of Kent!

Starting from £50 day return, you can use Eurotunnel to head to Calais and back in a car with up to nine passengers. You can even book today and travel tomorrow.

Eurotunnel remains the fastest way of crossing the channel for day-trippers and those making short visits to France in their own vehicles.

With the children’s summer holidays just around the corner, Eurotunnel offers travelling families and friends the chance to simply hop on at Folkestone and get off at Calais in just 35 minutes. That’s faster than the ferry!

And with less time travelling comes more time to explore the beauty of Calais and the wider Hauts-de France region.

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You can discover French culture and cuisine in Calais as well as the surrounding areas all in day?

Visit the medieval market town of Aras, the cathedral at Boulogne or even the fantastic Aqualud tropical aquatic park in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage.

The famous French city of Lille and its 17th century winding cobbled streets is also only a 45 minute drive from Calais and certainly worth the journey.

There is also no shortage of local bars, bistros, cafés and restaurants in Calais, Boulogne , Wimereux or Amiens for those who fancy popping over for the day for a spot of lunch!

You can dine on some of the local specialties like Flemish beer, beef braised in Flemish beer, Ficille Picardie, Waterzooi and, of course, Moules-frites.

When it comes to dessert, the Macarons d’Amiens is a must.

And it doesn’t have to end at Calais. The open road beckons and travellers can explore the amazing coasts, vineyards and cities across the country.

Dotted with culture-filled cities, beautiful coasts and Champagne-producing vineyards, discover all that northern France has to offer all from the comfort of your own car.

You can really surprise the kids by heading south to Disneyland Paris in just over three hours!

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And while you’re in France, cap off your trip by checking into Cité Europe - situated next to the Calais terminal - to stock up on some amazing traditional French favourites like cheese, patisseries, cheaper cigarettes if you smoke, chocolates and wine from the many different value shops available.

For more information about Eurotunnel and tickets, visit the official website by clicking here.