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We're using the eurotunnel on an early evening crossing and are looking for a site max 40 mins drive from the tunnel on the way to Paris

We dont want anything flashy, its just to park the caravan  for a kip and a shower in the morning. Travelling with kids were worried about using the aires as a stopover.

Ive looked at the listings but cant fathom where all these sites actually are mapwise so am asking for recommendations... cheap too if poss, we were qoited 50+ euros at one site I enquired with

Lilmiss

You could try Bien Assise at Guines which is about 10 miles from the tunnel and pretty easy to find. If the reception and then the bar are closed you can find a pitch yourself and pay in the morning. However it is quite expensive in high season at around €40.

David

Ive just got a quote from them... 53 euros for one nght!!!

Quote: Originally posted by Ina on 12/7/2008

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The site we mostly use is in the Caravan Club's Europe guide, have you got that guide? If so, it is listed under Wissant, and is called Les Erables. Used it again last week Friday night, prior to an early departure on the tunnel the following morning. Cost was 11 Euros for the night, but that is without hook-up, and for a motorhome, for a caravan I think it is a couple of euros more.

BUT, it is becoming a very popular site, the 'Full' sign went up that day at about 4 pm, so if you are not getting across that early, it would be worth booking. We have booked it for when we go across again in August, just to ensure we can get in. It is about 15 minutes drive from the tunnel.

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Ina

I have visited this site and if I recall it has wonderful views across the Channel but is quite exposed.

What puzzles me is why all these sites near the Channel ports are now so full. I don't think its because of a doubling of Brits going to France. I have a theory its all to do with campers needing to have their pets injections done so they now stay stay for a couple of days rather than just an over night or going from inland to the ferry. There is certainly a need for another good quality large campsite ithin 20 miles of Calais. Maybe an opportunity for the Caravan Club

David

Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 12/7/2008

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Ina

I have visited this site and if I recall it has wonderful views across the Channel but is quite exposed.

What puzzles me is why all these sites near the Channel ports are now so full. I don't think its because of a doubling of Brits going to France. I have a theory its all to do with campers needing to have their pets injections done so they now stay stay for a couple of days rather than just an over night or going from inland to the ferry. There is certainly a need for another good quality large campsite ithin 20 miles of Calais. Maybe an opportunity for the Caravan Club

David

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Quote: Originally posted by Lilmiss on 12/7/2008

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Ive just got a quote from them... 53 euros for one nght!!!

 

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Im using a one thats about 30 miles south of the tunnel chateau du granspette im just stopping the one night i booked it about 3 months ago and it cost about 30euros .

cheers lee

Maybe you have found one by now, but just thought I'd add http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=6168

We were recommended this one last year while chatting to some other campers. We stayed on our last night before catching the tunnel in the morning (only short distance from tunnel) We liked it and would use it again