A complete guide to a day trip to Calais, a small town around Lille

Escape from the busy city and experience the romance and tranquility of a French town! This time I chose to take a day trip from Lille to the nearby town of Calais, which was super fun~😄✨ 🚗Transportation: Taking the train from Lille is really super convenient! There are many flights, and the carriages are clean and comfortable, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery along the way🏞️. It took about an hour to arrive in Calais, which was super convenient! 🚆💨 🏛️Attractions: 1️⃣ Calais Lighthouse (Tour de Calais)🗼 After arriving in Calais, the first thing to check in is this iconic lighthouse! Standing under the lighthouse, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire town, and you can also see the sea and sky in the distance, which is super spectacular! 🌊🌅 2️⃣ Maison Natale du Général de Gaulle 🏠 This is the birthplace of General de Gaulle and his childhood home. The museum displays a large number of life stories and precious cultural relics about General de Gaulle, allowing you to gain an in-depth understanding of the growth process of this great leader. 👨‍💼📜 3️⃣ Palais des Beaux-Arts🎨 Friends who like art must not miss this place! The Palace of Fine Arts has a large collection of precious works of art, including works by Impressionist masters such as Monet and Van Gogh. You can feast your eyes on it! 🖼️🎨 🍽️Gourmet articles: When you come to France, of course you can’t miss the local food! In Calais, I tasted the traditional Flemish beef stew (Carbonnade Flamande) and mussels with French fries (Moules Frites), which were really delicious! 😋🍲🍟 🏨Accommodation: If you have enough time, you can choose to stay in Calais for one night! I recommend the Holiday Inn Calais hotel 🏨. It is very close to the city center and major attractions. It has convenient transportation, complete facilities, and considerate service. It is really great! 🛌🌟 📸Photo check-in points: 1️⃣ In front of Calais Lighthouse🗼 2️⃣ The courtyard of the museum where General Charles de Gaulle was born🏡 3️⃣ In front of the artworks in the Palace of Fine Arts🖼️ 4️⃣ Squares and streets in the city center 🏙️ ✨Tips: 1️⃣ French people’s English proficiency varies greatly, so it is recommended to learn some basic daily French phrases in advance! 🗣️ 2️⃣ When dining in a restaurant, be sure to tip the waiter appropriately! 💸 3️⃣ Take care of your belongings. The hotel does not provide disposable toiletries, so you need to bring your own!