Château du Gandspette

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building
Swimming on a sunny day
Relax by the pool
Outdoor pool and sundeck
Pool fun
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Pitches on site
Large outdoor pool
The main reception building

  • Set over 11 hectares in manicured grounds of a 19th-century château
  • A 35-minute drive from the Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings
  • Two pools, outdoor gym, pizza bar and cosy bar and restaurant
Peaceful, green and spectacularly scenic... Camping Château du Gandspette is a quiet countryside site set among the grounds of a 19th-century château, across 11 hectares of bloom-filled wooded parkland in the Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park. The Calais and Dunkirk channel crossings are 35 minutes' drive away. This park’s pleasant woodland setting makes for a pristinely peaceful stay: the site has spacious and landscaped pitches surrounded by mature trees, loads of green space and lots of blooms and hedges. Leisurewise, there are two outdoor pools (one heated), ping pong tables and tennis courts, as well as a multisports area and an outdoor gym; activities run in high season too. Food is well sorted at the site’s well-appointed summer bar and restaurant, serving grilled meats and regional specialities such as Flemish carbonnade and potjevleesch, and at the snack bar for pizza and fries to eat in or take away. The bar and its viewsome terrace is where you can sink a drink or two (while watching major sports fixtures, if that’s your leisurely bent). And if the scenery isn’t enough to rouse you from your slumber? Freshly baked bread is on sale every summer morn.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Camper sites 70
RV sites 20
Mobile homes for rent 10
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

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.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/15 and 09/15 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 04/30 and 09/15.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Video games are available between 1 July and 30 August. The bakery is open every day from 8am to 9am from mid-May to mid-September. The bar is open between 3pm and 11pm during high season, and from 6pm to 9pm the rest of the year.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 358 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, well-kept site with spacious pitches. Staff, especially Julien, are friendly. Great amenities for all ages. Ideal stopover near Calais. Minor notes: pitch leveling, limited vegetarian food.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely clean, friendly site. We only stayed one night as a stop…

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Joanne J.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely clean, friendly site. We only stayed one night as a stop off before going home but really enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful campsite. Very clean and staff were friendly.…

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Tracy C.

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful campsite.
Very clean and staff were friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fabulous site with excellent staff and loads to do for families

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Cass K.

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Everything was just fantastic

Recommend to friends Visit again

An amazing, child friendly, campsite.

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Chris R.

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked The amazing staff, with a special mention to the bar staff.

The great facilities, which were incredibly clean and the children’s play area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop over but overpriced

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Location was great. 35 mins to shuttle. 1.5 hours to Brugges. 2.25 hours to brussels. Great park and great pool. Washing machines and tumble dryer were great! Facilities were clean and spider free.

Disliked Lots of English people. Baker wasn't the best we had while travelling around France. I think the higher cost isn't worth it. As your paying for convenience of location.

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Met de ontvangst. Vriendelijke man.…

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Howard B.

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Met de ontvangst. Vriendelijke man.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Mooie plaatjes Goede hygiëne in de douches en toiletten Lekker warm water…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Mooie plaatjes
Goede hygiëne in de douches en toiletten
Lekker warm water
Gazons zeker goed onderhouden

Disliked Uitrit is wat slecht gelegen

Recommend to friends Visit again

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the shop was in walking…

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Rebecca T.

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked The staff were very friendly and helpful, the shop was in walking distance from the site and the facilities were very clean. We had a lovely stay and would recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site! Friendly staff and atmosphere

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Rachel T.

Power optional cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Our first stop over for our French road trip and we loved everything about it! Our pitch was a good size, the facilities were superb- clean and regularly checked. The staff were very friendly and helpful. And security on an evening walking around. Fresh bread available to buy each morning and frequent visits from the resident hens! The surroundings were beautiful and we liked it that much that went to book for 3 nights on our way home but wasn’t showing availability. Spoke to reception and not only did he manage to find space for us but also put us in the direction of a vet to use to get tapeworm for our pooch. Highly recommend 👌🏻

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Everything…

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David K.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Just would better with water hook up

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Château du Gandspette

133 Rue du Gandspette

Éperlecques

Pas-de-Calais

France

62910

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81884°N
2.17858°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

The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive from the Calais-Fréthun high-speed rail international station too, making one-hour journeys to London, 30-minute journeys to Lille and two-hour journeys to Brussels and Paris a cinch. The site’s Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park setting is tiptop for hikes and bike rides around the area, with the GR 128 hiking trail (between Wissant in France and Gand in Belgium) within easy reach. Horse riding, fishing and golf are available in Ruminghem and St Omer, and for kid-friendly days out, bowling, go-karting and theme parks such as Dennlys Parc at Dennebroeucq and Plopsaland de Panne in Belgium are all within an hour’s drive. History buffs can take a trip to the Eperlecques Blockhouse, a kilometre from base, and the La Coupole bunker complex (aka the St Omer Dome) is less than 20 minutes’ drive away. Other war memorial sites and points of interest well worth a trip to include the Fortress of Mimoyecques, the 1939-1945 Museum at Ambleteuse, the Memorial Museum at Calais, the Atlantic Wall Museum in Audinghen and the Memorial Museum at Dunkirk.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Poste De Secours De Petit-Fort-Philippe 13.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Grand-Fort-Philippe 13.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Dunes 13.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oye-Plage Les Hemmes 14.4 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marck La Huchette 15 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Château du Gandspette have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Château du Gandspette dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Château du Gandspette? The region is well served by road, rail and sea connections, including services such as the Eurostar and several from major Channel maritime operators. Camping Château du Gandspette is 45 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Château du Gandspette?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Château du Gandspette? From $32.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.