Travel free to France with THE INDEPENDENT

Planning a trip to France but having trouble getting there? Look no further, The Independent is offering readers the chance to take a day trip to France as a footpassenger and travel completely free, you don't even have to collect any tokens. From as early as Friday this week, you can travel with Hoverspeed from Dover to Calais or Boulogne. The Channel crossings are aboard either Hovercraft or SeaCat, both of which offer duty-free goods.

To add to our offer, we have also arranged another special deal. You can take a day trip to France with a car and up to five people for just pounds 5 (pounds 10 supplement on Saturdays). So if you fancy stocking up in time for Christmas, then here's your chance to do so.