La Paillote
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- Family-friendly site with grass pitches a 25-minute drive from Calais
- Cap Blanc-Nez half an hour’s drive; Boulogne-sur-Mer 35 minutes
- Brasserie/bar with live music and beer garden; pétanque on site
Site type
Tourist board rating
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Tue, 15 Apr to
Reviews
70% would recommend this site to a friend
72% would stay here again
What customers say
Handy for ferries/tunnels. Staff praised. Pitches are private, good size. Bar/restaurant gets good marks for food/atmosphere, some enjoyed live music. Facilities are basic, dated, sometimes not clean – bring your own loo roll. Some noise from the bar reported.
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Level pitch with electricity. Very close to Calais port.…
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked Level pitch with electricity. Very close to Calais port.
Disliked Toilets and showers were grotty, below the standard of other places I visited in France
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In the end we stayed for 4/5 hours and left to catch an earlier ferry
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked It was near Calais Port
Disliked I don’t like leaving negative reviews but I have to call this out.
1) Pitch had shattered car glass all over it.
2) The showers…. Used ear buds on the floor, sanitary towel on floor, locks on the outside, not clean.
3) The one urinal was blocked.
4) Power did not work.
5) Seemed more like budget housing than a campsite.
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Great site, we would definitely stay again.
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked Overall this was a good site. We stayed three nights and would definitely stay again. The customer service was fantastic, the bar on Saturday night was lovely and welcoming. The food from the cafe was excellent with enormous portions. My partner and I could have shared one sandwich and the fries between us. Very close to the ferry crossing and it was nice to not have to drive far to camp after a long travel day from London.
Disliked Not really a dislike but as many have said bring your own toilet paper to the restroom. This is pretty standard across France in my experience.
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Günstig freundlich ruhig…
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked Günstig freundlich ruhig
Disliked Alles ein wenig alt
Aber funktioniert alles
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Would only use for one night stopover before ferry
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked Showers were good and hot. Best we had all holiday - although somewhat dated.
Disliked People having a party until after 3am, not respectful of guests to the site who were trying to sleep
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Site could use a little tlc
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked The food at the bar
Disliked The cleanliness in the toilet and shower block was not very good
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Friendly and helpful people.…
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked Friendly and helpful people.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location ease of check in…
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked Location ease of check in
Disliked Na
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Great stay, perfect location for ferry terminal. Friendly staff.
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked Nice size private pitches. Great atmosphere.
Lovely staff.
Great showes, could do with an update.
Disliked Shower/toilet blocks could do with an update.
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Very little to dislike about this place. Great welcome, open bar, pizza…
Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked Very little to dislike about this place. Great welcome, open bar, pizza (Monday & Wednesday). Hosts very amenable and friendly, shame we missed live music night. Showers punching above their weight. In all would recommend this place highly
Disliked No lights or toilet roll in toilets...
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Location
La Paillote
2219
Rue du Camp du Drap d’Or
Balinghem
Pas-de-Calais
France
62610
Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
50.86254°N
1.94783°E
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Calais Centre Plage | 13.7 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
Marck La Huchette | 13.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Sangatte Bleriot Plage | 14.2 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Oye-Plage Les Hemmes | 15.1 km | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sangatte Centre Plage | 16.2 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does La Paillote have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is La Paillote dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near La Paillote? Saint Joseph Village (10 minutes’ drive) is an open-air museum/theme park where you can learn what life was like in this region at the start of the 20th century. Reconstructed buildings include … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of La Paillote?
Camping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at La Paillote? From €20.90 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.