LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 is seen gaining as much as 1.8 percent by financial bookmakers on Tuesday, catching up with gains from its continental European peers the previous session when it was closed for a public holiday.

The UK's blue chip index is seen opening 74-76 points higher, after the FTSEuofirst 300 added up 1.6 percent at 842.70 points the previous session, its highest close since January 12.

France's CAC is seen up 3-15 points, or as much as 0.5 percent while Germany's DAX is seen edging 3-6 points higher or as much as 0.1 percent. (Reporting by Simon Falush) Keywords: MARKETS EUROPE STOCK/CALL (simon.falush@reuters.com. +44 20 7542 7681) Reuters Messaging: simon.falush.reuters.com@reuters.net)

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