Camping in Northern France

Camping in Northern France with Eurocamp is a popular way to explore this pleasant and historic region.

Many people choose to holiday in Northern France because it is only a short ferry or tunnel ride away from England. This means you don't have to travel far to see some fantastic places and get a real sense of a whole different culture.

The Northern region of France (also known as Pas-de-Calais) is right on the Belgium border. It is a picturesque land of green meadows, rolling hills, forests and sandy beaches. It has over 150 miles of glorious coastline boasting some of the nicest beaches in the country. Camping in Northern France with Eurocamp gives you direct access to many of these. Many canal and rivers also run through this area and are an excellent way to explore the region by boat or foot. This area of France is famous for its fine linen, cotton and lace, which make excellent souvenirs and can be brought from the many markets and fairs that are always are happening, celebrating the region's rich culture and heritage. Many people come to this northern region to play golf, horse-ride and enjoy some of the best water-sports that France can offer.

The Picardy area of the north was actually the first region of France and has a long and rich history. It has many influences including English, Dutch, Flemish and Spanish, which have all left their marks over the years and can be seen in the architecture, town names and folklore. The landscape here is mainly shady woods, green pastures and blue ponds and is excellent for countryside walks. It is a very peaceful, laid back region where its people lead simple, happy lives uncomplicated by the modern world. Camping in Northern France is ideal for being at one with nature.

If you are interested in history, then Picardy is the place to be. It was the birthplace of Gothic architecture. Nowhere can this be seen more so than in Amiens with its magnificent gothic cathedral. This area is also well known for its many WW1 battle sights that attract people from all over the world. There are many interesting places to visit here including the town of Chantilly, famous for its lace, and Senlis which will give you a taste of an unspoilt, traditional French village where everything is timeless.
Eurocamp currently has 2 campsites in this region of France, one is just south of Calais in the town of Guiness, ideally situated for exploring the nearby sights, and the other is St.Valery-Sur-Somme on the coast, offering excellent beaches on the edge of the Picardy countryside.

Normandy is also a popular region for camping in Northern France. Normandy has a varied landscape of golden sandy beaches and cool woody valleys and pine forests. The countryside is peaceful and tranquil, offering retreat from the main tourist spots. Eurocamp currently has 3 campsites in the area for you to choose from. Two are situated near the pretty seaside town of Houlgate and are ideally situated for visiting the nearby attractions. Caen is only a short drive away and has impressive architecture dating back to the 11th century. Unfortunately a lot of the town was bombed in WW11 but some buildings survived. Here you will also find the Museum of Normandy and the Museum of Peace, which both give an insight into the culture and heritage of this region. A little further up the coast is Bayeax, famous for the 11th century masterpiece the Bayeax tapestry. The most popular attraction here though is Mont-St-Michel. It is world famous and is visited by millions each year. From a distance it looks like a fairytale castle in the sea, magical and mysterious. It is one of the best examples of ancient architecture in the world. If you walk around its ramparts you will get some of the most breathtaking panoramic views that make it clear why it is such a popular place to be. Eurocamp has a campsite situated only a short drive away in the seaside town of St.Pair-Sur-Mer. This campsite is also close to Avranches where you can get spectacular views of Mont-St-Michel from its beautiful Botanical Garden.

There is so much to see in the Northern regions of France, which is why Eurocamp has a wide choice of campsites for you to choice from. All offer superb holiday accommodation and are ideally situated for perfect camping in Northern France.

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