[Food] Eatinjg in Calais.

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BensGrandad

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We are taking 3 young grandchildren ages 5, 7, 9 to Calais on the ferry for a day out. We need to give them dinner anybody kn ow of cheap child friendly eating places in Calais, if left to them they would opt for McDonalds at Carrefour. There used to be a chicken place near the square which did many different ways of cooked chicken but I think that has closed.down.

 

AmexRuislip

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The Sangatte Arms was quite nice, if it's still open, or you could try the Jungle bistro!

 

Bladders

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Just go to the food court at Citie Europe.

 

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BensGrandad

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We are going by Ferry not tunnel.so didnt want to go out that way. as we are going to Calais or Dunkerque

 

Thunder Bolt

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Bladders said:

Just go to the food court at Citie Europe.

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Flunch is excellent value.

BG you've asked about eating in Calais before. Didn't you take notes the last time?

 

studio150

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Take a picnic

 

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Thunder Bolt said:

Flunch is excellent value.

BG you've asked about eating in Calais before. Didn't you take notes the last time?

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Places open up and close down quite regularly so really wanted an up date.. I do not think the ferries offer VFM. as regards a picnic we shall take a packed lunch to have on the ferry going out.or when we get there.

 

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The Hon Sec

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Our fall back option is always the Cafe de Paris just round the corner from the old Roman lighthouse in the Place D'Armes in the centre of what was the old town. On two floors, busy, helpful and friendly with a fairly standard menu from memory. Parking is free in the Place during lunchtimes if there isn't a fair or market on.

 

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bravohotelalpha

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or else take ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe - lots of lovely places to eat there

 

Cowfold Seagull

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Not been for a few yerars, but Calais always used to be an absolute wilderness as far as eating options were concerned. Such a shame the Dover/Folkestone to Boulogne route closed down. There are some wonderful seafood restaurants there.

 

Thunder Bolt

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bravohotelalpha said:

or else take ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe - lots of lovely places to eat there

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The timings aren't good for a day trip nowadays.

 

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Thunder Bolt said:

The timings aren't good for a day trip nowadays.

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A long way to take young kids too.

 

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BensGrandad

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Dover -Calais is only 90 mins so the children get a boat trip with out getting board and asking are we there yet. The problem is many on here consider £15 as an acceptable price but if you x 3 and then add 2 adults it makes it an expensive day out

 

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BensGrandad said:

Dover -Calais is only 90 mins so the children get a boat trip with out getting board and asking are we there yet. The problem is many on here consider £15 as an acceptable price but if you x 3 and then add 2 adults it makes it an expensive day out

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Absolutely.

 

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theboybilly

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BensGrandad said:

Dover -Calais is only 90 mins so the children get a boat trip with out getting board and asking are we there yet. The problem is many on here consider £15 as an acceptable price but if you x 3 and then add 2 adults it makes it an expensive day out

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Yes but it's something you don't do everyday is it? It won't be much more expensive than going to a Harvester (ferry fare aside) with the family. Don't start penny-pinching before you go or you'll just end up spoiling your visit.

 

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LeSesame on Rue de la Mer. Says it's good for kids.

http://www.le-sesame-calais.com/en/


"Sesame" welcomes you! Our restaurant in Calais invites you to a culinary journey where you can enjoy our rich variety of delicious homemade dishes.

The children will think it's the bomb. Oooops!
Probably not a proper expression in that part of France.

I see by your spelling you are looking for a Dutch place.

 

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BensGrandad

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theboybilly said:

Yes but it's something you don't do everyday is it? It won't be much more expensive than going to a Harvester (ferry fare aside) with the family. Don't start penny-pinching before you go or you'll just end up spoiling your visit.

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We dont go to France everyday no but we do have them and have to occupy them most days.

 

swindonseagull

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If you are only going for the day and you have not been recently rhe foodcourt at Cite Europe has plenty of choice.
There is a new place kids will like called Steak and Shake.

The best food places in town are away from the port and are seafood ( mainly) not the sort of things kids like.....But I can recommend....Brasserie de la mer .....superb Moules ( muscles) and not to pricey.

We visit Calais maybe 3 times a year to pick up wine on the way back from my trips to the WW1 battlefields in France.

Calais gets bad press but there are no migrants in the town....but plenty around the wine warehouses but never caused a problem...

 

swindonseagull

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BensGrandad said:

We are going by Ferry not tunnel.so didnt want to go out that way. as we are going to Calais or Dunkerque

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You cannot go shopping in Calais without a visit to Cite Europe....its only 10 minutes by car from Calais.....where as Dunkirk is 45 mins away.

 

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BensGrandad said:

We dont go to France everyday no but we do have them and have to occupy them most days.

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You're not alone, BG. It's the problem that Germany also had from 1940-1944.