Crossing the Channel with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle only takes 35 minutes, making Northern France the perfect Valentine’s day treat.

Eurotunnel put together a hand-picked selection of locations to visit for those planning the perfect getaway with a special someone this year. The picks combine a range of history, culture, scenery, architecture, and of course relaxation. The picks include:

• Reims, Champagne-Ardenne – Distance from Calais: 273.9 km / 2 hr 28 min
• Boulogne-sur-Mer – Distance from Calais: 35 km / 35 min
• Lille – Distance from Calais: 109 km / 1 hr 8 min
• Amiens – Distance from Calais: 157.3 km / 1 hr 36 min

Reims, Champagne-Ardenne

Home to not only some of the best Champagne, but the picturesque place is also within easy reach of Calais. Tours of the historic places allow you to discover and soak up the wonderful scenery.

Boulogne-sur-Mer

The town allows for a relaxing time on the beach and sampling brilliant foods. You can visit a castle and walk down old cobble streets to shop.

Lille

This is a perfect weekend destination for a romantic weekend, with its beautiful architecture and museums, there’s something to explore on every corner.

Amiens

The colourful town has a range of picturesque streets and shops and a number of attractions, such as the Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens, to  keep you busy the whole trip.

Tickets with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle are £91 per vehicle one way. They offer a Flexiplus ticket, where you can turn up for any train and have access to the lounge for £249 one way.

You can also go on an adventure with your four-legged friend for an additional £22 each way.

For more information, please visit www.eurotunnel.com