Wildwind Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hi everyone. We are new to motorvanning and are we are going to France later in the year via the Tunnel. Can anyone recommend a "safe" stopover or site close to the French end of the tunnel. Thanks in anticipation. regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Every site near crossings that I have stayed on have been noisey and dirty, we now stay as far as practical from any port, but I have seen postings from other members with recomendations, have you tried a search. p.s. just done a search and this thread may help http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=4667&posts=21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEEANDEM Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Hi I use the ferry car park at Calais weather using the train or boat. I find it very safe as it has a 24 hour guard. If you choose your pitch with care the other traffic noise will not be a problem to you. I use this car park over night for going or coming back. Derrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNITYJAN Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hi we are newbys on this site and coming up for our first trip abroad in our Hymer which we bought last year. We have decided to play safe and book established sites(hopefully) and have found La Bien Assise near Jumieges for our overnight stop before returning through the tunnel. It looks like a very good site. Rgds Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterandvicky Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Try camping Le Canchy in a small village called Licques fairly close. In years past i have spent the night on the large car park behind the Elf Petrol station on the exit road from the tunnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmad Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 We've just come back from our first trip to France in the van. We booked La Bien Assise for the 1st and last nights and it was only half hour away from Calais so very convenient and there's also a supermarket just a short drive away from it. We'll certainly use it again for our last night as it's also convenient for the local vet to do the necessary with our dogs' pet passports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ina Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 We use a site which is only about 10 minutes drive from the Tunnel, it is fantastic and has superb views across to England (in good weather!) Details are: Camping les Erables 17 Rue du Chateau d'Eau 62179 Escalles From the Tunnel make for the A16, come off at junction 40, go through Peuplingues and head for Escalles, site is signposted by means of a motorhome sign. You need to turn left at the top of the hill off the main road. It has a very good shower/toiletblock, m/h service point and last year we paid 10 Euros for 1 night without electric. The pitches are HUGE! PS when travelling out of Peuplingues there is another site on your left, ignore this and carry on up the hill to the other one. Ina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Parke Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Use the beach morothome parking area on front near municipal camp site in Calais. Some people say that it is crowded and noisy but if you are tired you can sleep anywhere! It will cost you 7 Euros a night between April/September but it is close, safe and handy for some super frites from the nearby stall!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 we always stay on a site in the centre of sangatte, tons of room, facs o/k.it is quite good and has a barrier at the entrance,2 mins from sea and about 10 mins from tunnel. (lol) Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisthedog Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 When travelling home we have always stopped on the parking area of the final payage station on the A26 just before Calais. This leaves us with a short ( 20 mins ) ride to Calais and feeling fresh enough for the awful journey through England to the North East. Disadvantages are the usual refrigerated lorry that parks up next to us and the grand prix style start of each and every car that comes through the pay booth, however I've always been so tired that I get a good kip. Advantages: you are parked right next to the Gendarmerie and if that doesn't put the criminals off, nothing will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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