Jake CE 578 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hi all Bit of advice/ recommendations please. I, along with 4-5 other friends are planning to go to France next year, we'd ideally like to remain north of France near where the Eurotunnel departs/ arrives. Can anyone recommend anywhere (camping or hotels). Cheers, Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoBravoVimto 604 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 The nicest spots won't be right by Calais. How far from there are you willing to stray and for how long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake CE 578 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 The nicest spots won't be right by Calais. How far from there are you willing to stray and for how long? An hours drive. We'll probably be going for 7-10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrative Account 7 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Go for somewhere like St Omer then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPolice 0 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 St. Malo is really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Marine1546081368 197 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Will you try frogs legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I enjoyed Bayeux, and the landing beaches are a short drive away from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matador 0 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 If you want a day trip Rouen is a very pleasant town just a couple of hours from Calais. I would encourage you to explore ferries to Le Havre potentially as there are more pleasant holidaying destinations within your time range from there than from Calais. (also the ferry is often a far cheaper alternative) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atterley3 80 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 If you want a day trip Rouen is a very pleasant town just a couple of hours from Calais. I did a week's work experience in Rouen a few years ago - it's a very lovely place! Not much there though, so as matador said it's good for a day trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathca + 612 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I was pleasantly surprised by the town of Boulogne, great restaurants , history and attractions, there are beach resorts such as Le Touquet in the area, but I agree avoid the Calais district although Calais itself is a nice town .France is very well set up for camping ,most towns having at least a seasonal site .We used to look for municipal sites or ones that had been municipal sites in the past. They tend to be cheap ,near to facilities like swimming pools , tennis courts etc and you often get reduced admission prices, the package working out a lot cheaper than private sites for little difference in quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodles 1 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Have you considered nipping over the border into Belgium? The town of Ypres and the likes are very picturesque. I would also second Rouen, it's a nice place and it's quick to get out to the country side too. If you want something a bit more rural you could try Lyons-la-Foret, it's a little village that's still quite well connected between the bigger towns. It's also just over an hours drive away to Paris if you wanted a day trip, although I would recommend getting the train if you value your car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake CE 578 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thank you all for your replies. I will show your suggestions to my friends :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPolice 0 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Have you considered nipping over the border into Belgium? The town of Ypres and the likes are very picturesque. I would also second Rouen, it's a nice place and it's quick to get out to the country side too. If you want something a bit more rural you could try Lyons-la-Foret, it's a little village that's still quite well connected between the bigger towns. It's also just over an hours drive away to Paris if you wanted a day trip, although I would recommend getting the train if you value your car! Ypres is beautiful. What a beautiful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodles 1 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yup, well worth hearing the last post at the Menin gate too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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