66 articles
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Ferry crossings to Calais: the complete guide to choosing your crossing
Published : 11/08/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogCompare Dover to Calais ferry crossings, then discover how a €300 pre-order at Calais Vins unlocks a free ferry trip, plus duty-free allowances and VAT refunds worth up to 15%.
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Where to buy beer glasses in Calais : the collector's guide
Published : 07/08/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogDiscover where to buy beer glasses in Calais: Leffe, Kwak, Trois Monts and more, paired with the right bottle and a 15% VAT refund to make your haul go further.
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The 6-4 Return match : Calais Vins and Olivier Vins settle the score after Miami
Published : 21/07/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogSix goals to four. In Miami. We've had a few days to digest it. Now Calais Vins and Olivier Vins are turning the scoreline into The 6-4 Return Match : buy six bottles of one Bordeaux, pay for four.
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French beers and lager in Calais : a local's guide to the region's brews
Published : 20/07/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogNord-Pas-de-Calais brews a third of France's beer, from centuries-old bières de garde to a world-champion IPA and a beer named after Calais' own mechanical dragon. For British visitors used to [...]
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The perfect Calais day trip : sights, shopping and savings
Published : 20/07/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogPlanning a Calais day trip? A local's take on the ferry, the sights and the duty-free wine shopping worth building your day around.
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Count Binface's Wine Run: The Full Story
Published : 10/07/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogThis summer, somewhere between his BBC interviews and the Clacton by-election trail, Count Binface found time to visit our wine shop in Calais. Repeatedly.
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Where to eat in Calais : a local's guide to the best restaurants
Published : 29/06/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogWhere to eat in Calais? From Michelin-listed harbour tables to hidden local bistros — your complete dining guide for a Calais day trip.
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French aperitif: our best ideas to impress your guests
Published : 12/06/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogQueen Elizabeth II swore by Dubonnet. Ian Fleming built a cocktail around Lillet Blanc. Both bottles are waiting for you in Calais — VAT refund included.
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How much beer can you bring back from France to the UK ?
Published : 05/06/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais Blog42 litres of beer, duty-free, per person. Know your limits, claim ~15% VAT back at Calais Vins and Olivier Vins — and discover the Northern French craft beers worth every single litre.