PatLynn Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi, We will be arriving in France from Eurotunnel mid-evening. We don't want to drive too far in the dark and wonder if anyone knows of a safe place to park overnight? We usually stay in the first motorway services 'Aire des deux caps' (between Calais & Boulogne) but have been put off a bit by recent reports of these sort of parking areas being unsafe. would be very grateful for any info. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roryboys Dad Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Have a think about the recently renovated Aire at Wissant on the D940 coast road. About 15 minutes from Calais, quiet, all hard standing and free. 50.886731,1.670222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 A selection here:- http://en.airecampingcar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Quite a few Aires on the coast road from Calais to Boulogne & plenty of places to wild camp all safe, we often stay at Cap Le Griz Nez, bread van comes round in the morning. There is a big municipal Aire on the hill down into Boulogne, drove past the one at Wissant yesterday looks OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly58 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I was told last week that the aire at wissant is being frequented by illegal immigrants mozing around. We usually stop at the Auchan at St Martin Bologne handy for diesel and there's a service point .There's a Mc Ds so handy for wi-fi you can tuck in a corner near the staff parking compound for an undisturbed night . We have used it lots of times its about 20 miles from euro tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandrat Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Cite de Europe is very close to the tunnel and has motorhome parking overlooked by a very large police station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandrat Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Cite de Europe is very close to the tunnel and has motorhome parking overlooked by a very large police station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughman Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hear hear. Used this often over last 2 years or so - never any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickt Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Good aire at Bologne at la portal next to old hover craft port.Has a barrier entry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest searchforsites Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Wissant was ram packed when we called Sat evening (would have been spaces if people hadn't parked sideways >:-( >:-( Ended up here http://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=13472 Official Aire just outside Boulogne sur Mer: http://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=5267 There own website is a bit confusing though where it says parking is for 48hrs max but gives a price for stays longer than 48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 The aire just outside Boulogne is very nice, level & terraced. You can park as long as you want and it is a really nice view over the sea/Boulogne. Doesn't take long from Calais and never seen any undesireables etc there (except us!) Walking distance to center/fish market (Cheap fresh mussels) if you are having a couple of days there and Le Clerc is good for fuel then up onto the motorway south Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek500 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 kelly58 - 2013-06-11 8:36 AM We usually stop at the Auchan at St Martin Bologne handy for diesel and there's a service point .There's a Mc Ds so handy for wi-fi you can tuck in a corner near the staff parking compound for an undisturbed night . We have used it lots of times its about 20 miles from euro tunnel. Our preferred overnight stop, too. Diesel a bit cheaper than in Calais and Boulogne, free wifi from McD, service point and fresh croissants for breakfast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatLynn Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks so much to all who have replied - we are going to spend an evening with a glass of red deciding where to stay! Happy trails all Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 We stop at the aire at Equihen Plage ;-)................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickt Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Please let us all know where you stayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnPaul Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 CITY OF EUROPE CALAIS, quite, SAFE. over looked by local police station follow signs to MH parking. Boulevard du Kent. N: 50 55.941 E: 001 48.710 Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly58 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 We are booked on ET for next Saturday so will be overnighting at either City Europe or Auchan at St Martin Bologne ready for onward to Normandy . We have never had a problem with either in the past 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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