Gitavesnois

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Microlodge tucked into woodland
Rural views
Family pitch
Tree-shaded pitches

  • Peaceful woodland campsite in the Avesnois Regional Natural Park
  • Lac du Val-Joly 10 minutes’ drive; Scandibérique 10 minutes by bike
  • Shared summer kitchen; breakfast, picnics and meals available
A laidback and verdant Nord-Pas-de-Calais campsite, family-friendly Gitavesnois stretches over three and a half acres of secluded woodland in the lush Avesnois Regional Natural Park. It’s five minutes’ drive from the rural village of Willies, and when you book a stay there you can look forward to spectacular sunsets on clear evenings, wildflowers growing all around the pitches and a very warm welcome from the site owners.  Facilities tucked under the trees include a communal summer kitchen where you can cook and eat alfresco meals surrounded by greenery and peace. If you’d prefer someone else to do the catering for you (you’re on holiday, remember), a continental breakfast service, picnic lunches and an evening meal of seasonal local produce are all available for a charge and by prior booking. This leafy site is also very bike friendly, being 10 minutes’ cycle ride from the Scandibérique, the French section of the EuroVélo 3 pilgrimage route linking Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela on the west coast of Spain.

Campground type

Tent sites 2
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens March 14
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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 Fri, Mar 14 to

Campsite types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

My dog and I loved staying here. Hot shower was fantastic!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicolas A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The space looked absolutely magical, with trees surrounding every camping space and cabin. The facilities were perfect, really, toilet, shower, kitchen, well stocked, with hot water and easy to access.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Uitstekende faciliteiten

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Mathias D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: De vriendelijkheid van de persoon en een goed ingerichte keuken

Disliked: De regen de eerste dag maar dat kan niemand aan doen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place with a lot of privacy

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Marianne U. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom microlodge

Liked: I loved staying at gitevanois. It has everything a person could ask for. There is enough space to feel like you are alone in the woods, and at the same time very secure and save.
The host Sylvie is very welcoming, excellent breakfast. I will definitely be back.

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Fabulous site located in the woods. Great showers and indoor cook house.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom microlodge

Liked: Fabulous site located in the woods. Great showers and indoor cook house. All very clean. Sylvie was amazing. We had a nervous dog and she went out of her way to make friends with him. She was really great at making recommendations on things to do and provided information on the area. The showers were really hot and there was an outdoor sitting area too. Loved staying here and we will return. We stayed in the cabin but hope to stay in the amazing yurt another time (minus the dog!)

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Beautiful woodland camping, Highly Recommend!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Adam P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The woodland!
The facilities were excellent.
The owner was friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Absolutely lovely , it had been raining and was quite muddy the last that came to help us upgraded us to one of her accommodations so we didn’t have to put tent up in the mud , never rushed us to leave was lovely stay definitely recommend they were so helpful

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From the manager: Nous sommes ravis d'avoir pu vous offrir ce rayon de soleil par ces temps des plus humides !


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gitavesnois

17 Rue de Beumont

Willies

Nord

France

59740

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50.13131°N
4.10377°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

The sleepy village of Liessies (five minutes’ drive) has a scattering of restaurants, a summer corn maze in which to lose the kids at Labyrinthe Aventure, and easy family rambles (for when you’ve found them again) among woodland and orchards in the sprawling Parc de l’Abbaye de Liessies, centred on the ruins of a Benedictine abbey. All sorts of aquatic fun can be had at the Station Nautique du Val Joly (five minutes), where you can hire kayaks and pedal boats to splash around on Lac du Val-Joly. Back on dry land, Accrobranche ValJoly (10 minutes) has challenging mountain bike circuits, treetop rope courses for all skill levels and trampolines for younger kids. Culture-wise, there are several museums and ateliers showcasing local glassblowing and woodworking traditions within 15 minutes’ drive. And of course, if you want to sample some Belgian hospitality in the shape of a local beer or two, just slope across the border to the laidback bars in Sivry-Rance (also 15 minutes).

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gitavesnois have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gitavesnois dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gitavesnois? The sleepy village of Liessies (five minutes’ drive) has a scattering of restaurants, a summer corn maze in which to lose the kids at Labyrinthe Aventure, and easy family rambles (for when … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gitavesnois?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gitavesnois? From $25.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.