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I am looking to take a car, trailer, tent and family of course to France in August for our first taste of continental camping. I would welcome any advice and recomendations, especially regarding ferry deals and family campsites suitable for kids aged 14, 9 and baby.

Hi leemort.

               The NorfolkLine £58 deal, return crossing Dover-Dunkerque, for Car+trailer or Caravan was up and running during the NEC show at the end of February, not sure of the code but we used the code TEF04, when we booked for this July, but that was back at the time of the October NEC show, it may be a little late in the day now to get those kind of deals.

 I think we have just paid £78 for car and van through the CC, which I think is ok.

Stew

What are you looking for?  Do you want the coast, and beaches, or do you want inland?  Do you like a site with a lot going on and organised activities for the children?

You might get some options from the Eurocamp or Canvas Holidays websites.  They have sites which are 'recommended for teenagers' or recommended for younger children, and it might point you in the right direction.

My son and his friend really enjoyed Des Ormes, recommended above, when they were about the age of your eldest.  However, it is quite a bit further away from Calais than your three hours - in fact will probably take twice as long as that.

If you've any flexibility about when you go, and go the second two weeks in August then Des Ormes takes Touring Cheques after the 21st August. (£12.95 per night for pitch, two people, car and tent, awning, and electricity).  Children would be at a supplement of 4 euros 20 each, per night, though the baby would be free.  They also take 6 Touring Cheques to pay for 7 nights, so one night free.  This compares with their normal price of 27.40 euros plus the same supplements for the period after 21st August, so you'd save about £15.00 per night, plus one free night!   You could combine a week at normal price, followed by the second week at the Touring Cheque price.