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Can anyone recommend a site for an overnight stop nr Calais (within say 20mins/half hour drive of tunnel).  We will be travelling up from the Vendee and prob arriving about 5/6pm.  It would be helpful if the site had a bit of a restaurant then we don't have to start searching for somewhere for tea!  We'll have 3 caravans with a couple of children in each so a playground would also be an advantage (but not vital).

Thanks

Shirl

I would have thought that Le Bien Assise at Guines would be an ideal stop over for you given the direction of onward travel and its less than 10 miles from the Tunnel. This forum has an excellent search facility for French campsites by region so apart from the site I have mentioned it will no doubt have a lot more.

David

I would also recommend La Bien Assise.  We stayed there both ways last years for an overnight (and I must book a night there for this summer as well).  It's not more than 20 mins from Calais docks and closer to the Tunnel. It's a lovely site in its own right too - nice indoor pool; take-away; restaurant; shop; play area. It's really clean and friendly and a lovely spot for your last night of holidays.

However, if you're travelling at a peak time of year you would be advised to book.