Aux Cygnes D'Opale

A pretty site in a lovely valley, and a handy overnight stop at a safe distance from Calais. The pitches are roomy in depth and a decent width, the washrooms are good, and there’s a small pool. Reception was friendly. You can hear some motorway traffic, but it wasn’t enough to disturb us. I’d happily stay here for a few days. A new Lidl was due to open nearby in early September 2025.

We stopped here for one night on our way down the coast. The spacious plots have electric hookups, and the site was quiet with good facilities. There’s a covered pool with a shallow area for younger children, plus a bouncy castle. By reception, the small bar also sells milk and bread.

A good stop when travelling north or south with a caravan, less than two miles from the motorway. The pitches are flat and have electric hookups, and there are toilets and showers. A SuperU with a petrol station is about a mile away, and the small town has several restaurants.

The pitches are large and level, with water and power, and the covered pool is spacious. The facilities are good too. There are lovely walks around the lake or river nearby. You can’t fill your tank with water at the site, though. For that, there’s a paid tap at the Aire just outside.