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Hi,

Looking for a site not much more than 4hrs (which I guess is about 200 miles) from Calais .

Not bothered about an all frills site.  We need it to be suitable for children aged from 5-11, would like a pool (plus slide if possible) and the toilets/showers need to be spotless. Would prefer a village to be within walking distance. I assume if we travel south of Calais rather than along the coast, the weather may be better???

I've done lots of searching on the net but usually like to go somewhere that someone has recommended.

We will be going with friends so I feel responsible to make a good choice.

Thanks in advance and Happy Christmas

Lorna

If you want to guarantee better weather you might have to go a bit further south!!! 200 miles due south would get you to Reims. You might be better going to the Loire Valley but that will be a bit further. An alternative might be to go towards Paris, that way you have the option of Disneyland Paris. In recent years there have been several improved campsites in that area with ready access to DL Paris and the wonderful city itself.

David

I agree with David, 200 miles, will not get you that far, around Dijon is a nice area, best bet is to look at www.alanrogers.com select the new campsite search, enter your area and away you go. We use the Alan Rogers books every year and the sites are always as per expectation. (The only one to watch out for is the out of season guide – directions are a bit vague)

We never book, just turn up and check the site out first (easy with a motorhome – not so convenient with tent) Not had any problems but depends on how long you want to stay on the sites. We only stay about 2-3 nights then move on.

Would recommend buying the Alan Rogers guide to France, gives good info and descriptions. Also web sites and phone numbers so you can contact or look up the site directly.

We picked this for an overnight last year & it warrants more investigation. http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=5428 

http://www.campinglebontemps.com/indexuk.html

It's south of Lyon, so might be a bit far south for you.

Liz

Hi,

We are looking for something similar, I bought the AA guide to Caravan and Camping in France - very good. We are looking at La Briquerie near Hornfleur in Normandy and also Le Val d'Authie near Villers sur Authie in Picardy - both look good for what we need and not too far from Calais.

Hope this helps

A couple of years ago we stayed at Les Courtilles du Lido south of Paris near Fontainebleau which was very nice. 4 hours should just about get you there if you travel non-stop although circum-navigating Paris on the motorway can be a little tricky - actually makes the M25 look good ! 

It's a family site with a small pool, good clean facilities and you can walk to a couple of nearby villages. Fontainebleau Château looks pretty impressive but we couldn't make it. You can also walk to the station for a train to Paris and Disney and Parc Asterix are just about driveable. There is some noise from the station and line about 1/2 mile away but it didn't bother us.

Sites abroad have this and you can see more at: http://www.sitesabroad.co.uk/campsite3.asp?sitecode=%22PA95S%22

Here are the reviews of the croix du vieux pont: http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=3894

I can't say it was the site for me, but it might suit you.

If you get a later ferry and are just looking for an overnight or a couple of nights you could do much worse than this: http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=5429 but do make sure you're there when the pool is open:-)

Liz