Irish Ferries offering Easter trips to northern France for under ?150

Now only a weekend away, Irish Ferries is encouraging families, couples, and friends alike to book a last-minute break away to Northern France over the Easter weekend, with return fares starting from GBP141 for up to nine people travelling in a car. Travellers can experience the likes of famed Easter egg hunts at gothic Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte, coastal wanders in Boulogne-sur-Mer, and delve into the history of French tradition in Villedieu-les-Poeles. With Irish Ferries, guests can hop aboard a ferry at Dover and reach Calais in just 90 minutes, swapping airport queues for sweeping sea views, and the ability to pack as much luggage as can fit in the car and bring furry friends along.

France offers both city and coastal holidays for the whole family, with Irish Ferries sharing its top locations easily reached by car and perfect for an Easter time trip. Those looking to take a quick trip for a spot of duty-free shopping can make the most of Irish Ferries one-day return fare from only GBP68 return. Easter Egg Hunts at Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy

(Distance from Calais: 3 hours 40 minutes)

Monuments National, the French equivalent of the National Trust, hosts some of the best easter events in France, over their 50 treasure sites. Maincy, around an hour from Paris, is home to one of the most revered easter egg hunts, with thousands hidden around the Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th century chateau surrounded by waters and lush gardens. Amongst the gardens, the chocolate eggs can be found nestled amongst the flowers, combining beautiful grounds to explore with entertainment for the kids, making it the ideal holiday spot for the entire family.

Coastal Wanders in Boulogne-sur-Mer
(Distance from Calais: 30 minutes)

Coastal city and major fishing port, Boulogne-sur-Mer offers a unique range of activities for travellers to experience, from walks along the jagged cliffs, winding streets in the old town, fortifications to explore in the castle and even one of the ‘Belfries’ – a collection of UNESCO world heritage sites consisting of a series of high towers of note in France and Belgium. Historic sites are also aplenty with Northern Europe’s largest medieval crypt to explore below the Basilica, ideal for using the extended weekend to take in as much as possible. Slow Down the Pace in Amiens
(Distance from Calais: 1 hour 45 minutes)

Known for its Gothic cathedral, narrow winding shopping in Quartier St-Leu and floating market on the city’s canals, Amiens is perfect for slowing the pace of a trip away this Easter.

Whilst basking in the beauty of the city’s historic architecture, there is plenty to do. Travellers can taste authentic local cuisine, experience the Musee de Picarde which houses arts and antiquities spanning centuries, and even can visit the nearby Maison de Jules Verne, a museum where the famous science fiction author used to live. Visit the World-Famous Bell Maker in Villedieu-les-Poeles (Normandy)
(Distance from Calais: 4 hours 20 minutes)

Bells hold a cultural significance in France, with tradition stating that the bells bring chocolate to children across France – in contrast to the UK easter bunny.

Villedieu-les-Poeles, Normandy, is home to the Cornille Havard Foundry, one of the world’s most famous bell makers, with eight of the Bells in Notre Dame having been made here. Taking a tour around this historic destination will land visitors in the Middle Ages, transporting back in time to learn about this largely disappeared craft in the modern world – a unique experience loaded with history suited to all ages. Inspired to visit France this Easter?

Fares start from just GBP86.00 each way with Irish Ferries, bookable online at irishferries.com

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