Camping Le Grand Large

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On the banks of a river in the stunning UNESCO Saint-Omer marshes
Under 10 minutes' drive to Saint-Omer, 35 to Calais and 40 to Dunkirk
Peaceful angling haven with fishing on site

Grand? Large? Very big indeed? These can all describe your lengthy to-do list with a stay at Camping Le Grand Large right on a river among the Saint Omer marshlands: boating and waterside walks are available right from the grounds, and its Pas-de-Calais setting is nicely nifty for days out and about around France's north coast, beaches and the UNESCO-listed marshlands. And with luck, grand, large and very big indeed will refer to whoppers landed from the site, as the Saint Omer marshes are a veritable fishing haven too. Or you may care to turn your attention (and your binoculars) to the wildlife and birdwatching around this biosphere reserve, or have another boat trip, or take in one of the many local festivals... Town and city days? Also big on any bucket list from here: Le Grand Large is four kilometres from the centre of Saint Omer, one of France's designated Towns of Art and History and a hugely handsome place for urban strolls. The nearest village, Salperwick, is a couple of minutes’ walk away; to go (much) larger, Lille is reachable in an hour. Camping Le Grand Large is a peaceful and friendly site, 35 minutes’ drive from Calais and with easy access to roads. A reserved fishing area is on site for guests’ use; there’s also a playground, a communal barbecue and an area for pétanque.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Le Grand Large

23 Rue du Rivage

Salperwick

Pas-de-Calais

France

62500

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7745°N
2.23677°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

To scenic Saint-Omer first, a traditional marshland town with quite a bit to see including the Notre Dame cathedral, the public gardens, the marketplace and town hall, and the swish mansions laid around the narrow streets. The Sandelin museum is also a good option for an afternoon: this lush 18th-century mansion has around 3,000 objects and works of art from the Middle Ages up to the 19th century, laid out over 21 rooms. Another museum well worth a look is the Coupole d'Helfaut-Wizernes or Dome History Centre (15 minutes’ drive), set in a World War II bunker and disused chalk quarry five kilometres from Saint-Omer; there are tunnels to explore here, a big exhibition area and displays on war weaponry and life in occupied France. Tours are available in French, English, Dutch and German. Much time too must be made to thoroughly investigate the Saint-Omer/Audomarois marshes, a UNESCO biosphere reserve made up of 160 kilometres of navigable waterways. Ask at the Saint-Omer tourist office (in Place Victor Hugo) for details on the many things to do around these rivers, from meeting the local boatmakers to walking the Fontinette locks to taking a canoe out from Salperwick half a kilometre from Camping Le Grand Large. Towards the coast, Dunkirk is 45 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Poste De Secours De Petit-Fort-Philippe	16.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Grand-Fort-Philippe	17.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Oye-Plage Les Dunes	17.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Oye-Plage Les Hemmes	18.4 mi	Sea	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Marck La Huchette	18.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Does Camping Le Grand Large have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Camping Le Grand Large? To scenic Saint-Omer first, a traditional marshland town with quite a bit to see including the Notre Dame cathedral, the public gardens, the marketplace and town hall, and the swish mansions laid … Read more