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Campsite Les Erables
17 Rue De Chateau D Eau
Escalles
Hauts de France (Browse area)
62179
Tel: 0033 (0)3 21 85 25 36
   
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Pitches: 50
Open: 01/04/2024 to 30/11/2024
01/04/2025 to 30/11/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <5 miles |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Dafydd49 |
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 A very convenient night halt about half an hour from the Calais ferry. We have stayed here many times over the past 15 years and found the owners friendly and eager to help in any way, although they spoke no English.
The facilities are few, but adequate and very clean; there is a good view of the channel from the upper pitches of the site, it's peaceful at all times.
We sent several emails as usual from March this year onwards to make a booking (two through the ACSI website) but, unusually, received no reply.
On arrival at the site without a booking on a Thursday in August, we found it was under new ownership.
The young woman at reception, who spoke fluent English, made no attempt to hide her irritation when we asked if we could stay for one night. She shook her head, then after a brief consideration said they "were very busy, with a busy weekend ahead", but that she might be able to let us stay.
We paid a modest 22 euros, after which she directed us to a small rough area at the lowest corner of the site, alongside the toilet block. I asked her afterwards about my unanswered emails; she was clearly embarrassed, but quickly denied having received them, avoiding eye contact. I later walked around the site, and found there were no fewer than 22 empty pitches(?)!
We were taken aback and puzzled by all this, and regrettably won't go here again. It's a pity, because it has always been a regular and comfortable place at the end of our holiday, and we can only hope that what we experienced on this occasion was a "one off". 
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Date of Visit: November 2022  |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: June19 |
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We didn't get any reply when we tried to get in touch either via their booking form or ukcamping. However our daughter who speaks French contacted them and they told us just to turn up when we were able.
It's about 9 km from Eurotunnel and our satnav guided us to the site without any problems. We arrived about 7pm along with another motorhome and the proprietor who spoke very good English came and suggested a pitch with lovely views but due to the soft ground we didn't think it suitable.
We chose a hardstanding pitch near the toilet block. With 10A electricity it was €21 pn. We ordered bread etc for the following day.
There was only 1 toilet open and it was spotless. Only 1 shower was open and the water was luke warm but it was the day the site closed for the winter.
In the afternoon it took 15 minutes to walk into the village via a very good footpath along the main road. There were 2 restaurants but only 1 was open. We couldn't find any shops.
It took about 10 minutes to walk to the sea from the village. The sea was in but there were steps down to the beach.
The views from the campsite were amazing.
A very handy camping stop for going to and from the ferry/tunnel.
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Livewires |
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This campsite was a great find! The staff are a very welcoming and pleasant couple who are happy to help. Its location around 7m from the Tunnel and within walking distance from the dog friendly beach make it ideal. The facilities are basic but absolutely clean and functional and the site represents good value at around 12 euros a night. On our first visit our 3 units travelling together were placed on one large pitch, which was fine. The site fills up quickly and we have always made a reservation a few days prior to our visit. Bread can be ordered the day before and Wi-Fi is free.
Worth staying an extra night to enjoy the beach and cliff walks. Would definitely recommend this site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Woodrow137 |
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We have just returned from a 3 night stop here with our 2 sons aged 3 & 5 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The site is clean and well run with very friendly helpful owners.
We found the price to be very reasonable too.
Toilets and showers were kept clean all of the time and although there are not many we never had to wait long to use them.
The site has lovely views over to England on a clear day and is close to nice sandy beaches and the village.
You can order fresh bread etc from the reception on site daily until 10pm and collect it the following morning.
Electric hook up connections are French but you can borrow an adadtor from reception with no charge.
Booking is certainly necessary as the site is very close for Calais and the Euro Tunnel as overnight stop off or longer periods and the complet sign was at the gate for the duration of our stay.
We will certainly return here again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mgre2310 |
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Stayed here on our way to Normandy and again on the way back. Cracking little site clean and very friendly. It doesn't have much very basic but so is the price. 15 minutes drive from Calais. You do need a French electric hook up adapter though. Mind we were able to borrow one. As every one else says you need to book in advance. It gets full early. Its ten minutes to village by legs. We had food in the second restaurant down but as its one of our favourite place to eat anyway its a bonus to be so close. Like I said basic but good.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: David Klyne |
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To Find Site:- Leave A16 at junction 40 and follow signs for Peuplingues, go through village and continue to Escalles. Site on left at sign although not easy to see, site about 200 mts down lane on left.
Les Erables is situated not from the coast just the west of Calais and is therefore handy as a stopover site to and from the ferries, especially as it opens longer than some better known sites in the area. (1st April-11th November) It’s seven miles from the Tunnel and a little further from the ferries. On a clear day you can see the English coast. However it is likely to be less well sheltered in windy weather than those sites a bit further inland. Some French might be required on booking in. Given the nature of its use this campsite is fairly basic although for the price it is very good value. The site is terraced down to the entrance and pitches are reasonably level. The 50 or so pitches are on all grass but some have have chipped stone runways which make them more all-weather particularly useful for motorhomes. Electric points are rated at 10amps and use CEE17 blue connectors although best to check for reverse polarity. The only water taps are either at the motorhome service point or at the toilet block. Likewise grey water and chemical disposal is also at the motorhome point. The toilet block has been created out of an old barn and whilst not luxurious is perfectly acceptable with seated toilets with paper provided in the cubicles. Bread can be ordered from reception. The site also offers free WiFi, just ask for the log-in details. Coming to this campsite I think you have to be prepared for it to appear quite crowded at busy times.
Most will use this site prior to their crossing. It would be handy as a place to do any final shopping before going home and you have the choice of a couple of very large supermarkets within a few miles. It could even be suitable for a slightly longer stay if you wished to explore the coast here abouts.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Ina |
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Time for an update on my review of 2008.
As I said in that review, the site is becoming ever more popular, and now is often full before 3 pm, with the 'Complet' sign put up at the gate.
The last time we stayed there was early October 2011, and even then it was quite full, though not 100%.
When returning from holiday this time, on 7 July, we went again, and arrived around 1pm. There were some empty pitches and we were allocated one of them at the top. When we got there, there were 2 motorhomes already there, we were the 3rd, and there was 1 more pitch free in that section. There are gravel tracks for the tyres, and 4 sets have been put in there, just for motorhomes. A few years ago this took just 2 units, and, as with quite a few other pitches now, they put 4 units on there. On inspection, we did not feel that the spacing between units was sufficient, very little space between, so asked for a different pitch. The answer was that that was the only free pitch, all others were reserved. Given that a few of the pitches had reserved on it, but by no means all, I'm not sure I believed that. After some discussion, we decided to leave and asked for our money back, which we got.
We have been coming to this site since it opened in 2004, but the last few years it is apparent that units are being squeezed on, confirmed by the fact that there are now pitch numbers ending in 'b', 'c' and 'd'. At the entrance it states there are 25 pitches, but that was a long time ago, I'd say at times there must be double that on there.
If you don't mind being squeezed on for 1 night, then it's a good stopover, but personally I'm disappointed that this site seems to be a victim of its own success. Also, for the number of people on there at times, the WC/showers are not sufficient.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bethan.flowers |
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Brilliant, scenic little site, such an easy, short drive to/from Calais. Forgot to order our morning bread, so walked 10 mins downhill into village, bought croissants from the other campsite shop and breakfasted on a beautiful sunny beach, overlooking the white cliffs of Dover - a perfect start to our holiday.
Didn't really enjoy our first evening meal (1st restaurant on left in village) but found a great restaurant with good food & stunning almost 360 views for our second night - Le Thomé de Gamond, not far from the WW2 monument on top of Cap Blanc Nez. By road, go down into village, right at the crossroads onto D940 and turn right in approx 0. 7km. It's actually walkable in sturdy shoes up the hill from the carpark that you pass on the way down to the village - footpath signposted (but we can't remember what to!) but you can see the restaurant atop the hill from campsite and carpark.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Adrian06 |
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We've used this site as a stopover on our way to the Eurotunnel and we took a longer holiday here at the end of a season last year. It is a well run site, BUT do not expect spacious pitches! The emphasis here is on best utilisation of space.
We have noted that it fills up very early in the day. Where do these people come from? The owner (Bernard) and his wife (Marie-Claude) are very helpful, but be prepared to use French only, as neither has any English. The site gets very busy and I would always advise an advance booking - use e-mail or phone.
They will and do reserve pitches. Facilities are good, but can be stretched when site is full. Quiet after about22.00, but often people move out early in the morning. The views are spectacular, walking is good and the site is 10 mins from the the tunnel terminal and 15 mins from Coquelles with all the shops.
We'll use again and accept it for what it is. Very handy for the vet in Marquise and much cheaper than those in Calais!
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: HarryB |
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Got this site from the Caravan Club handbook. We used it solely as an overnight stop on the way to the docks. A very pleasant site of about 30 pitches on sloping ground which has been levelled into terraces. All the pitches appear to be large with a ehu for two units. Two pitches have been made for the handicapped and are near the toilets, these ar also level. Because of the size of the pitches they can put extra units on these pitches which gives the appearance of haphazard pitching but I certainly didn't see anyone squashed together. I was on a 2 van pitch that had 3 units on it and they was room for another.
The views, especially from the top of the site are good, looking to the headland and out to sea.
This is a basic site with no facilities other than shower/toilet block. The showers and toilets have been built into a converted barn and were absolutely spotless and freshly painted. There are also washing machines in here. The local town of Escalles is only a short walk where there are three restaurants and a little further on you come to the beach and the headland. This is not an area I've ever considered for a holiday but if I did I wouldn't hesitate to use this site. Just one word of warning though and that is the entrance. It's a steep lefthand swing up hill into the site and the surface road is of dolomite so traction isn't good. Just don't stop to look on the way in, just drive straight to reception on the right an there should be no problem.
Prices were vey reasonable at 11 euros a night plus 3 for electric. There is also a pump out station for passing motor homes at £3.50 euros
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