Your Essential Ferry Travel Guide To France

With French ports such as Calais, Dunkirk and Dieppe in such easy reach, it's no wonder we love to keep visiting the beautiful landscapes and historic cities of this amazing country.

France's landscape is varied and interesting, with the northern coastlines of Brittany, the snow-topped mountains in the Alps, the verdant meadows in Burgundy and the golden, sandy beaches in the south. There are several big cities in France, but the country is generally rural, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities.

Ski resorts in the French Alps are among the best in the world, with tourists regularly flocking in huge numbers to hit the slopes. Outdoor types can also enjoy specialist areas for hiking, cycling, canoeing, watersports and other activities, as well as excellent facilities for camping and caravanning.

For families, France is also home to Europe's most magical theme park, Disneyland® Paris! A break that is sure to delight both children and adults alike, with everything from excellent rides, restaurants and other leisure facilities on your doorstep, not to mention all your favourite Disney characters!

DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with routes operating to Denmark, Norway, the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and even the Baltic regions, including major cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo and Amsterdam. Travel with your car and open the gateway to Europe with DFDS.

We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.

We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.