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Festive breaks to Lille
Christmas getaway
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CREATE YOUR OWN LILLE CHRISTMAS MARKET BREAK
Give your Christmas shopping a little je ne sais quoi this year with a festive break to the beautiful city of Lille.
Sail with your car from Newcastle to Amsterdam, Newhaven to Dieppe or Dover to Calais or Dunkirk and spend a night or two exploring the city’s amazing Christmas market, wonderful architecture and fantastic museums. Explore the wooden chalets of Lille’s Christmas market, open every day from 23 November to 30 December. There are unique treats from across the globe, including Poland, Canada and, of course, France itself.
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Lille Christmas Market
Each winter the Place Rihour, in the centre of Lille, is wonderfully decorated and packed with over 80 Christmas market stalls selling food and drink, arts and crafts and other traditional festive items.
There’ll be sweet treats to enjoy, plus mulled wine and other delicious French produce.
The huge, 50 foot Ferris Wheel in the centre of the market provides an amazing panoramic view of both the market and the city.
Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms & Conditions apply.
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Shopping at Sea
Browse a selection of fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and more from big name brands, as well as beer, wine, spirits and souvenirs in our onboard shop, at a fraction of mainland prices. With seasonal offers you’re sure to find a great deal.
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Restaurants
Enjoy freshly made meals and light bites in our onboard restaurants. The Lighthouse Café offers a choice of hot drinks and snacks, Horizon has a range of freshly made pizza, pasta and salads and 7 Seas restaurant provides a wide choice of international dishes.
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Relaxing
Relax and unwind on your crossing in the Premium Lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks. To make your crossing even smoother, Priority Boarding allows you to be one of the first to board and disembark.
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Visit our Pirates’ Island play area to keep the kids busy during the crossing. Our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will also keep them occupied, as they follow our mascot around the ship to find his treasure.
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Travel Guides
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Festive Lille
The biggest city in the north of France, Lille is nevertheless something of a hidden gem. European Capital of Culture in 2004, the city has an amazing heritage of art and museums, including the Palais des Beaux Arts, which includes pieces by Monet and other famous 20th century artists, and LaM, the museum of modern art, which includes brilliant pieces by Mogdiliani, Picasso and many more. A French city with a Flemish accent, Lille’s architecture is a stunning mixture of classic styles.
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We are Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2019 and the World's Leading Ferry Operator 2011-2018!
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