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Quote: Originally posted by ingin69 on 07/10/2012

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We stopped overnight at campsite les Erables at Escalles, arrived early evening as was quite full, seems to be popular. Nice elderly couple running the place who spoke no English. Not much by way of facilities, a clean toilet / shower block but fine for an overnighter. We were catching an early ferry and the owner got up early to make sure the gate was open for us to leave.

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We have been to have a look at this site, good views on England on a clear day! Its very near to Les Epinettes. The only thing that crossed my mind about it was that it seemed very exposed, especially to the wind.

David

Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 05/10/2012

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We have just spent two nights at Les Epinettes, Peuplingues, its about 5 miles from the Tunnel and a little further from ferries.

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Ina

We arrived on the Tuesday and left on Thursday.

David

Chateau du Gandspette, Eperleque.

http://www.chateau-gandspette.com

Beautiful final night location........camping/ caravans/ motorhomes and if you feel like a real bed they have chalets. All in separate areas. The tent area is just an open field which looks as if it was the orchard at some point. We always get greeted with chickens which sleep in the hedgerows. The camping area is quite high up so you have a lovely aspect over fields.  

Excellent immaculately clean facilities

A Bar/ Restaurant

Very clean, very friendly

Only 35mins from the port, and on route to the Port De Europe. There is a brilliant hypermarket a short distance away in Arques. 

For many years we used to camp in the area surrounding Calais, and it was never the best experience. We had this site recommended and have been going every year since (7yrs).

I'd give it 10/10

BobCat

Gandspette is one of our favourite sites, and perhaps the best in the area, but unfortunately it closes at the end of September hence the reason for going to Les Epinettes.

David

Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 10/10/2012

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Gandspette is one of our favourite sites, and perhaps the best in the area, but unfortunately it closes at the end of September hence the reason for going to Les Epinettes.

David

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Quote: Originally posted by 664DaveS on 10/10/2012

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La Bien Assise has a few slots open all year, and a small facilities block-they are hardstandings near the entrance. You go to the restaurant to book in.

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Quote: Originally posted by Ina on 12/10/2012

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Didn't know that, useful info, as it is also very near the tunnel, and near a Lidl and another supermarche, the name of which escapes me at the moment. Wonder what the cost would be and whether they'd accept ACSI. Will bear that in mind anyway, thanks.

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Carrefour Market? On the road out to Ardres

David