Hi there all, trying to book this years holiday, was wondering if anybody has been to La Bien Assise, what's the site like ?
got 2 kids 10 + 4. Cheers
got 2 kids 10 + 4. Cheers
Can you book that site you recomend through the caravan club.Because it's so near to Calais it tends to be used a lot for very short stays - people arriving on a ferry, and leaving the next day on their way somewhere else. There are mixed reviews on another website - http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?page=2&revid=6283)
I'd recommend, in the same area, Chateau du Gandspette - or a little further afield La Croix du Vieux Pont at Berny Riviere.
Chris, I don't think you can book either of the sites I recommended through the Caravan Club. Looking at their website there seem to be very few sites available to book through them, compared to the many sites listed in the Caravan Europe book which we use. However, there are some very positives reviews her about La Bien Assise, so why not stick with your original choice?This is a great site and we do try to get there at least once a year either on our way out or back in. It is nice to stay there for a few days just to relax before coming home, fill up with fuel and do all necessary shopping. Saying that it is a good base to stay at for a longer period. I know there is plenty of movement because of the ferries but the site is very spacious with lovely large grass pitches and you do not really notice the activity. It can make it more interesting "people watching" with various people to pass the time of day with.
We would have been going there with our two children (4 and 8) this coming Easter for the whole of the holiday however unfortunately this year it is not open until mid-April. The ocvered pool makes it an ideal site for low season as the children can have their daily swim whatever the weather.
There are play areas to suit different age groups, a bar selling icecreams and a good shop selling english condiments and baked beans etc if the need arises.
The site is obviously handy for the ferry port but, being close to the motorways it is an excellent base for sight seeing. There is a great supermarket just up the road at Marquise where you can also fill up with fuel and a trip to shopping at Citi Europe on the motorway between Marquise and Calais (Carrefour) should not be missed. This store has aisles of wine from floor to ceiling. You could also visit Wissant (good for a day out on the beach) or Le Touquet which is not too far away. Azincourt and its museum is not too far for half a day out and is very interesting for children of school age.
Gandspette is ok but I personally do not think the pitches are as good and there is no covered pool. I do not think there is as much to do there for the children.
Try it - I'm sure you love it.
Sorry, Chris - my posting seems to have appeared in the wrong place - further down, after Lesley's.Can you book that site you recomend through the caravan club.
We tend to alternate between le Bein Assise and Chateau de Gandspette depending on which direction we are approaching Calais from. Both in my view are excellent sites although perhaps Gandspette has the slight edge but that is mainly to do with the friendliness of the owner where as the main male at Bein Assise can I feel be a little on the aloof side. The saving grace is that his femail colleague more than makes up for it!!! See photos here www.caravantravels.co.ukLa Bien Assise is good, although busy with many short stay visitors. Some sloping pitches.
If you are looking for a site near to Calais and Boulogne also consider "Manoir de Senlecques" Friendly owner speaks good English.
A point about Manoir de Senlecques, I believe the owner is retiring about now or may allready have done so. Nice place and a pity if he has.La Bien Assise is good, although busy with many short stay visitors. Some sloping pitches.
If you are looking for a site near to Calais and Boulogne also consider "Manoir de Senlecques" Friendly owner speaks good English.