Calais is a city and major ferry port in northern France in the department of Pas-de-Calais, of which it is a sub-prefecture. Although Calais is by far the largest city in Pas-de-Calais, the department's prefecture is its third-largest town of Arras.

Is Calais France worth visiting?

But Calais has a lot more to offer than its huge warehouses of alcohol and cigarettes and the historic town is well worth a day trip or even a longer stay. And unlike in Paris, visitor information across the city is all in English as well as French. Did you know that Calais is famous for its lace?

Is Calais safe for tourists?

1. Re: How safe is Calais. Lie most towns in France, Calais is something of a melting pot including plenty of Brits - though since the days of booze cruises they are reasonably well behaved. However, it is certinly a French town (or has been since the reign of Mary I) and as safe as any busy town.