ARRAS, HAUTS DE FRANCE

Catching a ferry from/to Calais and need some time to kill? Arras is the perfect place to do just that.

Known as the city with the highest density of monuments in France, this attractive area is one to stop by and stroll around.

Arras

Famed for it's two quaint cobble-stoned squares, 'Grand'Place & Grand des Héros', Arras is a lovely city to stopover when you're near to Calais. Surrounded by Flemish Baroque-style houses, fine-food shops, cafes and bars, along with it's unique underground WW1 Remembrance site 'Wellington Quarry' and a UNESCO World Heritage attraction, Arras provides the ideal fusion of culture, history and retail temptation.

Tip: Whilst in Arras if you want a traditional tasty dish ' Moules Frites' aka Mussels and Chips, then you have to head to the cozy eatery, Le Bouchot .

On a side note, if you're planning to book a Ferry, we always recommend looking at Direct Ferries before booking, it's a great site compare prices and times.