Carry on Camping

It’s official: camping IS cool and where better to enjoy this leisurely pastime than in the north of France? Just a short hope over the Channel, the region is relatively unknown and is actually a rural gem, with some beautiful locations to pitch a tent!

Worth visiting is the Camping La Dune Blanche in Camiers, situated along the coast from Calais between Le Touquet and Hardelot. As the name suggests, the campsite is in a stunning position, surrounded by white sand dunes and pine woodland. Children are well catered for with kayaking events on the lake in the summer months, cookery and handicraft classes, and themed evenings of entertainment.

A lovely rural campsite in Northern France is Le Camping les Piloteries, which is set on a dairy farm near Hardinghen. Although lacking the amenities of many of the larger campsites, this far exceeds them in charm. The owners, Jean-Paul and Isabelle Guerlain, have set up a campsite on their farm, which enables guests to get up close and personal with animals and even watch the cows being milked. The campsite is very small and wonderfully peaceful so be sure to book early.

For a comprehensive list of local campsites in the north of France, visit www.realfrancerealclose.fr

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