FERRY company Norfolkline are giving travellers the chance to bridge the gap and at the same time improve their French with its Landridge service which links straight to the continent.

With connections from Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and then Dover to Dunkerque, you will be in France almost before you know it!!!

Prices start from as low as £99 single (off peak) and from £119 single (peak) for a car and four people. If you would prefer to travel with your motorhome, a motorhome and four people costs from only £119 single (off peak) and from £139 single (peak).

And if you want to try out some of the excellent campsites in France a car, caravan and four people costs from just £209 single (off peak) and from £229 single (peak). An additional passenger costs just £20 return.

These special offer fares are available on the morning sailings on Tuesday through to Sunday. All bookings must be made by March 20, 2006 and all travel must be completed by October 31, 2006.

The peak seasons include: April 6-April 24; May 26 and June 5; July 14-September 11; and October 20-October 30.

Dunkerque is a popular seaside resort famous for its 15 kilometre long fine sand beach bordered with 700 hectares of dunes. It is an amazing city which reveals its treasures to its visitors; the town which is more than 1000 years old is deeply rooted in a port tradition. The town stages various major events and is known throughout the country for its water sports competitions. It also offers a wide range of tourist and cultural facilities (a casino, a theatre, a golf course and a leisure centre).

If you are thinking of venturing further than Dunkerque, Paris is of course a must-see destination with its major attractions like the Eiffel Tower, the boutiques of the Champs Elyssses and of course Disneyland Paris which is a real treat for kids of all ages!