Take the ferry to France for a booze cruise

Calais is famed for cheaper prices on booze and cigarettes, and the massive Hyper Markets that attract shoppers from the UK every day.

The duty free allowance may have been scrapped, but there are still bargains to be had! It's worth knowing before you set off just how much you are allowed bring home.

Alcohol

• 110 litres of beer - around 220 'big' cans
• 90 litres of wine
• 10 litres of spirits
• 20 litres of fortified wine

Restrictions also apply to the sale of tobacco, these restrictions are:

Considering you'll be shopping in France - the home of wine - we recommend you get into the habit of buying one bottle for tasting purposes before buying in bulk to take home. Happy shopping!