rockcrawler
Member Since: 31 Oct 2012
Location: Ferring
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It's that time again to start thinking of holidays.
We fancy the idea of taking our caravan on the channel tunnel and although really love Brittany we don't really want to drive hundreds of miles after we get to Calais.
The ferry isn't really an option as we have a dog and don't want to leave her in the car too long.
So my question is can anyone recommend a nice campsite within a hundred mile radius of Calais? D3 Metropolis Bonatti Grey-Alpaca Leather-adaptive headlights-fridge-EGR blanking kit-Harmen Karden-Cruise-4x4 info enabled-Tinted Windows-Heated F&R Seats-Rosen rear Entertainment-LED'S everywhere -Smoked Side Repeaters-Rear Aircon-Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme-Puddle and Footwell Lamps-Stainless Steel Side Protection Tubes- NEW ASHTRAY ( thanks to dsd1036 )
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Leesbay
Member Since: 19 Dec 2011
Location: rainford
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We always went the the vendee area as the weather has its own microclimate and we usually returned better tanned than those staying in northern France!
It's a fair drive though, so we used to lessen the drive by a longer ferry crossing to Caen, I wouldn't want to drive there from Calais particularly as I have a 4 hour drive across the england before I even say bonjour!
Not much help with your request, but other than that maybe try Carnac area, plenty of sites there and an easy drive ....................................................................................................
If my wife ever sells my stuff for what she thinks I paid for them, you lot are gonna get some bargains!
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| 5th Jan 2015 8:15 pm |
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THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
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You are almost spoilt for choice. Caravan Club Continental Handbook will give lots of info as will the ACSI book. One or two good Chateau campsites near Calais but have only used as night stops before or after ferry crossing.
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| 5th Jan 2015 8:20 pm |
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dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 213
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we have struggled over the years to find decent sites in the Calais area when arriving/departing on the dover/Calais ferries.
We now use La Bien Assise which is only 6 miles from Calais but I would only recommend it as an overnight stop on the way to/from the ferries.
if we are traveling further we usually aim for Amiens and Parc de Cygnes which is 100 miles from Calais and means you have made a start to the journey south. We then proceed via Rouen. Amiens is ok for a few days stay.
Another site we enjoyed for a week was in St Quentin at Du Vivier aux Carpes, that's about 115 miles from Calais. OK if you don't want to travel to far. Good fishing lakes on the site and nice and small and rural.
Hope this helps.
Steve.
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| 7th Jan 2015 4:47 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Go to Chateau Chanteloupe at Le Mann really nice and family/dog friendly. We have been there for the last 7 years MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 7th Jan 2015 6:55 pm |
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nigel207
Member Since: 26 Mar 2009
Location: Nottinghamshire
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Chateau du Gandspette is a good site, with lots in the area to see and do. Only 30 minutes from Calais.
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| 7th Jan 2015 8:57 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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Thread Hijack but happy to get any recommendations on Vendee campsites.... 8) MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
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| 7th Jan 2015 9:23 pm |
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jimbojay
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Wet & Windy West Coast (Ayrshire)
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^^Nice one Dubbs, saves me from hijacking it 
Jay
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| 7th Jan 2015 9:42 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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Buy me a pint when you see me there  MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 7th Jan 2015 9:43 pm |
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jimbojay
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Wet & Windy West Coast (Ayrshire)
Posts: 157
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Done
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| 7th Jan 2015 10:03 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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No recommendations for Vendee sites?
Pin Parasol.... others? MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 23rd Jan 2015 5:14 pm |
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therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
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Last Aug we spent 2 weeks at La Pin Parasol, very good site, clean, lots to do and very nice staff, going there again next year.
http://www.campingpinparasol.fr/en/
Oh yes and LOTS of D2s & D3's there from the UK so it looks like its a popular site with Land Rover owners from the UK. Dale
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ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
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ATR's Fitted
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| 23rd Jan 2015 5:22 pm |
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sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
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I always stop at le puits about 20 miles west of Caen. It's 200 miles from Calais but a relatively easy run. Very peaceful site and lots of space and a bar. Not much entertainment though but that's not what I want anyway. You can leave you van hitched to your car and it's 10 mins back onto the Brittany road.
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| 23rd Jan 2015 5:25 pm |
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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
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pin parasol is already booked up in August.... damn  MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
Hatchbag
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| 23rd Jan 2015 5:31 pm |
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therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
Posts: 1958
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dubbs
Give them a call and ask for Mélanie, online system might be full but they still might have a few pitches available.
Tel.: 0033 2 51 34 64 72 Dale
Mods to date.
D4 Rear Lights
Xenon Lights fitted & De-Tangoed
RAI, V8 Brake Upgrade, AMK Compressor
Beanie Grill
ProSpeed Roof Rack & Ladder
ProSpeed Tree/Rock Sliders
Disco3.co.uk Orange Sticker
ATR's Fitted
Club Blackvue
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