Things to do in Grenoble

Surrounded by mountains, this cosmopolitan, historic French city is a wonderful place to visit.

Driving to Montpellier

Take a road trip to this sun-drenched city in the south of France dazzling with history and culture.

Behind the scenes at Eurotunnel LeShuttle

Find out what goes on behind the scenes at LeShuttle with Dennis Watts

Celebrate King's Day in the Netherlands

Drive to the Netherlands for the King’s Day celebrations and get swept up in orange madness!

Springtime at the Jardin des Tuileries

Discover the Jardin des Tuileries, a historic Parisian garden full of art, nature, and history.

Explore the windmills around Amsterdam

Discover one of the defining icons of Dutch culture.

World of Frozen at Disneyland® Paris

Welcome to an extraordinary new world – where magic meets adventure in wondrous new ways so you can live the Frozen stories you dream of.

Driving to Rennes

All you need to know about a road trip to Rennes, the capital of Brittany.

The beautiful scenery of the two capes

Stretch your legs and fill your lungs with sea air on this spectacular stretch of coastline near Calais.

Discover the many worlds of Pairi Daiza

Visit five continents, explore botanical gardens and meet over 7,500 animals at one of the best zoos in Europe!

Driving to Dijon from Calais

Drive from Calais to Dijon. Visiting Dijon by car is a great way to explore more of France and get a real flavour of the country!

Driving to northern Spain for the 2026 Solar Eclipse

Have a once in a lifetime experience by witnessing the total solar eclipse in northern Spain in August 2026.

Antwerp - fashion capital in the heart of Belgium

Find out what's happening in the fashion capital of Antwerp in 2026, from major exhibitions to the Antwerp Fashion Festival.

French toll roads explained

Our complete guide to toll roads in France, how to pay at toll booths and how much the tolls cost.

Things to see and do in Saint-Malo

Visit this stunning and historic coastal city in Brittany, just a few hours drive from Calais.

Driving the Alsace Wine Route

Drink in the beauty and history of the Alsace on a wine-themed French road trip.

Driving to Avignon from Calais

Drive from Calais to Avignon by car. Discover the quickest route and find scenic routes to break up your journey.

Exploring the history and culture of Cologne

Cologne is steeped in history and buzzing with culture. You won’t be lost for things to do in this German city.

Speed limits in France: what UK drivers need to know

Essential information about speed limits in France – for different roads, vehicles and regions.

Visiting the walled town of Gravelines

Discover this historic town just 25 minutes drive from Calais. Sail around the ramparts, and explore its wonderful beach.

French road signs and driving rules

Everything you need to know about road signs and rules of the road in France.

Exploring Calanques National Park

Explore some of the Mediterranean’s most striking natural landscapes at Calanques National Park in the south of France.

Walk the ramparts at Montreuil-sur-Mer

You don’t have to ‘dream a dream’ to visit this stunning fortified town with literary associations. In under an hour’s drive from Calais you could be there!

Discover the charm and liveliness of Breda in the Netherlands

Explore this delightful Dutch city, well known for history, art and culture.

Driving penalties and the French points system

All the key information you need about fines and penalties while driving in France.

Things to see and do in Cherbourg

Discover the rich history of this seafaring city on the Cotentin peninsula.

Discover the vibrant culture and atmosphere of Groningen

Embrace a quintessential Dutch city, full of canals, culture and bicycles.

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Day trips to Belgium

Looking for something a little different to do in a day? Or have a spare holiday day that you don’t know what to do with? A day trip to the continent might be just the answer.