What you can buy
TOBACCO - 3,200 cigarettes, 200 cigars, 400 cigarillos, 3 Kg smoking tobacco.
ALCOHOL - 110 lts beer, 90 lts wine, 10 lts spirits, 20 lts fortified wine.
Pre -order by internet from the Wine Beer Warehouse and if you spend £400 or more get a free daytrip with Seafrance or £30 cash back if you travel with Eurotunnel.
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Information about shopping in Calais - day-tripper.net, the web magazine which saves you money when crossing the channel to Calais, to buy wine, beer, spirits and food, travelling by ferry or Eurotunnel. Supermarkets, chocolatiers, cheese shops, boulangeries, tobacco shops & cite Europe.
Shopping in France is not just about cheaper wine and beer. The range and quality of goods is often better and more interesting. A recent survey by Which? showed that half of us shop abroad not just because of cheaper prices, but also because the range was better.
Here we list the shops which you have asked us to find out more about.
The main shopping streets in Calais are the Boulevards Jacquard and Lafayette.
Shopping in Paris? Why not wait for the sales?
When telephoning from the U.K. begin all numbers with 0033 -.
The next sales in NORD (59), Pas de Calais (62) and Aube (10 - Troyes) will start on 25th June. In The NORD / Pas de Calais region they end on the 2nd August. In Aude they end 5th August. In Belgium they will start 1st and end the 31st July 2008.
CREDIT CARDS - we suggest you ring your credit card company before shopping in France - increased fraud means they are turning down shoppers cards if their spending deviates from the norm. Take your mobile - you can often sort the problem out over the phone.
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In France there are only two legal sale periods; winter sales (soldes d'hiver) in January/February and summer sales (Soldes d'été) in June/July. Each lasts for about five weeks and bargains of over 50% can be found in abundance. There is usually a nation wide start and then each department sets it own end date after a local government consultation with retail leaders. Factory shops are allowed to sell last years range, end of lines as well as seconds, at discounted prices all year round. The sales are of course exceptional value and very busy.
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Sheets and bedding accessories are often very good value in France.
Other shops within driving distance in France.
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Boulangeries / Pâtisserie - Find anything from baguettes and croissants to home made bread, pastries and confectionery. www.boulangerie.net (in French) Boulangerie Patisserie BLAISE, 2, rue des Fontinettes. 62100. Calais. Boulangerie Patisserie BLAISE, 185, rue Anatole France. 62100. Calais. André et Marie-Christine BOUIN- 14, rue du Maréchal De Lattre De Tassigny, Calais. Tel: 0033 321 97 49 49. Caumartin Boulangerie, 8 rue Jean Noël Dubout. Tel: 0033 321 34 73 14. Boulangerie DEGARDIN, 107, rue du Château d'Eau. 62100. Calais. FINOT Boulangerie/Patisserie, 18, rue Archimède. Tel: 0033 321 36 25 65. Fred Boulangerie, 120 Bd. Jaquard. Tel: 0033 321 34 89 89. JOLY Boulangerie Patisserie, 158 Bd. de l'Egalité. 62100. Calais. www.Boulangerie-Patisserie-joly.com Tel: 0033 321 96 45 59. Fax: 0033 321 34 59 60. Guy Kaczmarek, 108, rue Louis-David, Calais. Tel: 0033 321 34 88 76. Merlot Boulangerie, 10, Rue Jean-Noel Dubout. Tel: 0033 321 34 73 14. Boulangerie Patisserie DE LA PLAGE, 10, Av. du Maréchal De Lattre de Tassigny. 62100. Calais. Some local patisseries Gaufres à la Flamande - Waffles usually topped with whipped cream or powdered sugar. Tarte au Fromage - Light cheesecake made with cottage cheese and eggs. Tarte au Gros Bord - Custard and sugar tart with a thick pastry border. About bread in France. There are many different types of French bread. The crisp and crusty baguette is the bets known. French bread tends to go stale or hard quickly as it contains little or no fat. It is therefor best enjoyed fresh from the local Boulangerie each day. If you want a longer lasting bread try breads made from rye (pain de siegle) or wholemeal (complet). Look out too for farmhouse breads (Pain de campagne). Tradition - Breads that are labelled "Tradition" must not have been frozen at any point during manufacture and must contain only traditional ingredients such as wheat flour, yeast and salt. Maison - A baker can only label his bread as "Maison" if it has been prepared and baked entirely on the premises. Levain - Breads labelled with "Levain" must only be prepared from wheat or rye flours and the dough allowed to ferment or rise in the traditional bread making process before baking. Other types of French Bread Pain a l'ancienne - This is French bread made using traditional methods. Pain au lait - A sweet bun. Pain au chocolat - Bread with chocolate chips. Pain aux noix - Made with nuts, usually walnuts. Pain aux raisins - Made with raisins. Pain bio - This is organic French bread and at least 95% of it's ingredients must be organically grown. Pain brie - A heavy crusty bread from Normandy. Pain de campagne - This is French farmhouse bread, it is usually quite chewy with a thick crust and traditionally decorated with grapes. Pain complet - Wholemeal bread. Pain de mie - Sandwich bread and although very similar to English sliced white bread it is in fact much sweeter. Pain de siegle - A bread made from two thirds rye and one third wheat flour. Pain viennois - Looks like a baguette but has a much softer crust and quite sweet. |
Speciality Shop - La Caffetoria, 18 rue de Commandant Mengin. 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 36 61 03. |
Fish is much cheaper in France. We paid £8/kg for fresh tuna at the hypermarket. In my local Sainsbury's it is £14/kg. Deliciously flavoursome Costa Rican prawns are £11.00 a kilo (unpeeled, locally (peeled) they are £24.00. Anchovies are about £5.00 a kilo, locally, in a fancy jar they are £24.00. Aux Petits Bateaux, 108, Bd. Gambetta. 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 96 23 08. Les Delices de la Mer (direct from local fishermen), 160 Bd. la Fayette. 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 34 64 57. Fax: 0033 321 97 44 84. Huitriere Calaisienne (Brittany oysters, shellfish), 12, Bd. La fayette. 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 36 50 97. Fax: 0033 321 36 54 68. La Sole Berckoise, 55, Bd. Jacquard. 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 34 54 58. Fax: 0033 321 96 17 00.
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I can thoroughly recommend the shop in Adinkerke. The owner is a great bloke and speaks English to boot. If he hasn't got it he can get it and his prices are bloody low compared to tackle shops here. A shakespere ugly stik there last year for example was less than £40, same model over here was well over £150! You can pick his brains about most aspects of the sport. He can also arrange sea fishing trips on his or others boats. Well worth the drive up even if your not buying any baccy. As for Calais, you can try Carrefour for tackle. The range does vary depending on the time of year and some of the quality can be a bit iffy ( have some obscure brands in stock). They do sell most things you could think of including bait. Obviously in Calais they are geared up for Sea fishing or the Pole for course fishing. |
Many of the famous brands are sold at cheaper prices in France. Try Cite Europe for a good range and variety of shops selling both men's and women's clothes and shoes. Marques Avenue is a large shopping centre with many shops selling branded clothes. The nearest factory shopping centres are in Roubaix, near Lille, where last years stock and end of line items are sold cheaply all year round. In Calais itself we suggest you visit the main shopping streets (rue Jacquard & Bd. Lafayette); 5th Avenue, 68, Bd. La Fayette. Calvin Klein discount shop, rue Royale. Tel: 0033 321 . Port Royal, 21 Bd. Pasteur. (Boss). Tel: 0033 321 . Nike Factory Store, Tel: 0033 321 35 52 27, Marques Avenue Centre, 62231. Coquelles, Calais. Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 7.00pm. Save about £30 on U.K. prices. Gémo - Clothes and shoes. Tel: 0033 321 34 04 60. Centre Commercial Continent, Av. Georges Guynemer. 62100. |
Chemists (pharmacies) A pharmacien is registered with the Ordre National des Pharmaciens and possesses a State diploma in pharmacy. Not only do they do prescriptions, a pharmacien is also a good person to about minor ailments. There is always one pharmacy in a town or region on duty for emergency purposes. The address of the "pharmacie de garde" (on duty), is published in the local press and also put on the doors of the other pharmacies. Pharmacie BOUSSEMART, 15 RUE JEAN QUEHEN. Tel: 0033 321 96 11 50. Pharmacie FOLLET, 29 Rue ROYALE. Tel: 0033 321 34 55 62. Pharmacie GALLER, 22 Rue de LONDRES. Tel: 0033 321 34 61 50. Pharmacie GAMBETTA, 70 Bd. GAMBETTA. Tel: 0033 321 34 48 66. Pharmacie GYSELINCK, 83 Bd. GAMBETTA. Tel: 0033 321 34 46 68. Pharmacie HIEULLE, 7 Av. GUYNEMER. Tel: 0033 321 96 33 24. Pharmacie JACQUARD, 36 Bd. JACQUARD. Tel: 0033 321 34 33 64. Pharmacie MALBRANQUE, 208 Bd. LAFAYETTE. Tel: 0033 321 34 64 46. Pharmacie MONTIGNY, 155 Av. St. EXUPERY. Tel: 0033 321 97 18 30. Pharmacie OUTERS, 25 Bd. JACQUART. Tel: 0033 321 34 39 36. Pharmacie PETIT, 21 Place de CONDE. Tel: 0033 321 34 70 43. Pharmacie REPUBLIQUE, 34 Rue CHAROST. Tel: 0033 321 34 99 99. Pharmacie STANCKIEWICZ, 131 Av. BLERIOT. Tel: 0033 321 96 23 07. Pharmacie THOMAS, 32 RUE DES FONTINETTES. Tel: 0033 321 36 33 77. Pharmacie VALTON, 48 Rue FOUR A CHAUX. Tel: 0033 321 36 50 40. Pharmacie de Coquelles (E. Guilbert), 1189, Av. Charles de Gaulle. 62231. Coquelles. Tel: 0033 321 82 23 10. Open: 9.00am - 12.00noon, 2.00 - 7.00pm. |
GRAND HABITAT - A French store with a similar range to IKEA, more emphasis on design and more expensive. 165 avenue de la Marne, Marcq en Baroeul. Tel: 0033 320 89 28 02. |
Calais has many lace shops - worth a visit is; Royale Dentelle - 37, Bd. Jacquard, 62100. Tel: 0033 321 34 91 36. Fax: 0033 321 85 50 97. Also at 62, rue Royale. Tel: 0033 321 97 57 64. www.royal-dentelle.com - also at 106 Bd. Jacquard. 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 96 68 40. Fax: 0033 321 85 50 97. Dentelles Sabou, 14 rue de Vic. 62100. Tel: 0033 321 34 44 06. Fax: 0033 321 34 76 69. |
Once again, go for the French Brands and check U.K. prices before you go. Au Sphinx, 31, rue Royale. Tel: 0033 321 -. |
Motorcycles & Bicycles Cycles Bernard, 122, Bd. Gambetta, 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 34 78 07. Brame Sports Socader (Vespa), 178, Bd. Lafayette, 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 34 5 48. Fax: 0033 321 34 54 71. Fun Cycle, 34, Bd. gambetta. 62100. Calais. Go Sport - Tel: 0033 321 36 23 43. Fax: 0033 321 82 36 37. BOITE 339, Cite Europe. 62901. Coquelles CEDEX. Open: Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 8.00pm, Friday 10.00am to 9.00pm, Saturday 9.00am to 8.00pm. www.go-sport.com Mondial Motos, 5 rue du Château d'Eau. 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 35 18 42. Fax: 0033 321 35 08 81. Cycles Dufour, 223, rue Nationale. 62200. Boulogne sur Mer. Tel: 0033 321 31 73 63. Boulogne Motos (clothes), 95, Bd. Mariette. 62200. Boulogne sur Mer. Tel: 0033 321 31 61 46. Clothing / accessories PARADIS DE L'ACCESSOIRE MOTO, 1 bis Boulevard Curie. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 36 73 34. Fax: 0033 321 36 73 34. Passionate about motorcycles? Then visit Paradis for all motorcycle accessories and equipment * Clothing: T-shirts, jumpers, jackets, gloves. * Protective equipment: helmets, glasses, knee-sliders, * decorative accessories: decorative kit, stickers, * Wide choice of tyres for Cross, Enduro, Quad activities. The store is open Monday: 2.00 - 7.30pm, Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30 to 7.30pm, Saturday: 9.30am to noon and 2.00 to 7.00pm. TIP; Bicycles - Don't buy ones with Shimano Nexus hub gears as you cannot get them repaired in U.K. |
Aquabase - Chain for aquatic goods. www.aquabase.org Animal Store Calais, Centre Commercial Auchan. 62100. Calais. France. Tel: 0033 321 36 48 01. Bricomarché - Store in Calais. Has a range of pet products. www.bricomarche.com Cost of pet products in France - www.zubialcompany.com Find a vet in France - Travelling with pets - www.webanimo.com (Under the pop up menu "Choisissez une Activité" go to "Vétérinaires", and choose your department. - www.ani-malin.com (just type in the town name) |
Useful link - pic.uk.net/realphotos, Digital cameras and how to use them. |
OPALE CERF - Volante et Nautisme, 155 Bd. Curie. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 85 83 43. Fax: 0033 321 85 83 43. www.opalecerf-volant.fr |
Godin Stove Shop, 227 Bd. La fayette. Tel: 0033 321 96 44 02. Fireplaces and accessories (sales, installation, maintenance). Kitchens - Cuisines References, 73, rue Aristide Briand. Tel/Fax: 0033 321 97 63 01. |
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Factory Shops - rest of France A L'Usine, Roubaix, near Lille has chain store factory outlets. McArthurGlen factory Shopping Centre, Roubaix, (near Lille). Tel: 0033 328 33 36 00. Over 50 shops with discounted goods from last season (designer factory shops). Directions; from Calais - A26 to Dunkirk, A25 to Lille, exit 7 towards Roubaix, then Centre Ville or McArthurGlen signs. www.mcarthurglen.fr Le Bourget, 2 rue F. Harteloup. 02230. Fresnoy-le-Grand. Tel: 0033 323 09 33 00. |
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Shops you find at most French Commercial Centres and what they sell. We now have a separate page listing the main shopping chains in France. |
- Conseil National des Centres Commerciaux. Find a French Centre Commercial (click the map of France). 
- Centres Commerciaux. Lists many Centre Commercial throughout France and Portugal. 
- Site des Marques. Useful resource for French brand information. 
- Societe, for official information on a business. 
- Boussole. Useful directory for many shops and institutions in France. 
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- Annual festival promoting Cannes (and shopping). See the Spring/Summer 2008 collections. Early January. Many special offers available. 
- Centre Commercial Parc La Française, ch. Bergnieulles. 62231. Coquelles (near the new Oddbins store). 
- France-literie. 59 rue Gén. de Gaulle. 59139. Wattignies. (Directions: near Junction 2 off the A25 autoroute to Lille). 
- Centre Cial (Close to Kinépolis). Rue du Grand But. 59160. Lomme. (Directions: near Junction 7 off the A25 autoroute to Lille). 
- Centre Commercial Auchan Cote d'Opale. Opposite Conforma. Tel: 0033 391 90 07 30. 
- ZAC de l'An 2000, rue Joseph Marie Jacquard, Lens/Lievin. 62800. Tel: 0033 321 67 35 24. 
- mostly Paris. 
- Emile Fournier & Fils (smoked fish), 53 rue Mouron 62100. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 96 49 36. Fax: 0033 321 34 90 72. 
- Animalis. A French chain with 24 stores in France (nearest to Calais is near Rouen). 
- Shop Photo, 108, bd La Fayette. Calais. Tel: 0033 321 36 59 25. Fax: 0033 321 36 79 69.
- Phildar (Wool). 13 boulevard Lafayette, 62100 Calais. Tel: 0033 321 82 90 94. 
- Galleries lafayette. 
- Printemps.