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tenohfive

16/7/2016 at 8:33am
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I'm currently pitched on a German site and am looking to move on to France in the next few days, last minute change of plans means we're considering doing a few days in France on the way back home but I've done no research ahead of time.

Can anyone recommend somewhere family friendly but peaceful, in a pleasant (preferably rural) area and within 4-5 hours drive of Calais? Somewhere to have a relaxing few days and experience a bit of France. Either specific camp sites or just a region would be really helpful.

Cheers.

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franbee

16/7/2016 at 8:53am
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Sounds like you need to be heading for somewhere around Troyes. Lac D'Orient springs to mind, but I've not camped there. Remember it is the French school holidays so anywhere very popular will be busy.

bellringer18

16/7/2016 at 8:59am
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Loire lots of sites look on here.

blueexpo97

17/7/2016 at 7:26am
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Maybe try here in Champagne region. Lovely municipal site, it's actually like being in someones back garden, pretty rural but great for touring some champagne houses.
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Bossynix

17/7/2016 at 9:19am
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Lac D'orient is a lovely site! You havevswimming pools onsite plus the lake and beach just over the road outside the campsite!

Lots of cycling routes if you have bikes.

They often had organised events my husband and daughter had a go on some segways when we stayed there.

However I did read another post on here suggesting a number of their pitches were waterlogged this season and not sure what space they would have but would thoroughly recommend! Check out the reviews and ring them to check if they have space.

tenohfive

18/7/2016 at 7:19pm
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Thanks for the advice. Whilst we aimed for the Loire with traffic delays we had to aim further north so have ended up on a site near Troyes. Practically speaking it should make departure for the ferry easier, it's a lot closer.

By any chance can someone think of somewhere reasonably close by that we could take a picnic, frisbee and enjoy tomorrow's sunshine in relative peace?

And any 'must see's' in the area for later in the week?

Anglais

18/7/2016 at 7:55pm
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Have a look at http://campingvouecourt.sopixi.fr, quiet, very French, municipal and about 4-5 hours from Calais.

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lyanabint

19/7/2016 at 2:30pm
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Have been to Lac d'Orient twice - lovely campsite and great walks around the lake - Highly recommended

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