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
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22Tourist 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
Voted 53% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Any site is better St Louis 3 miles futrthef 5*
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Electric optional grass and earth pitch
Liked: Absolutely nothing they placed us by an old bonfire dilapidate hut. Broken glass on the ground cut my pups paw . The toilet showers were sank and dirty. The site was not prepared for campers Grass and hedges overgrown. Hook up cable across road with cars driving over it
Disliked: Disgraceful . We had booked 2 nights stayed one night out if there at 9.00 am next morning
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Site ok for an overnight stay.
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Liked: Nice pitches surrounded by hedges. Friendly host and staff. Good site for catching the ferry from Calais. Nice inside bar and snack area.
Disliked: Quite a run down site, showers and toilets need updating. Outside bar and games area falling apart, which is a shame. Not near any shops.
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Convenient to Calais for ferry port. Late check-in (until 10pm), and able…
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Liked: Convenient to Calais for ferry port.
Late check-in (until 10pm), and able to get a bar meal on arrival late evening.
Friendly reception/bar staff.
Disliked: The site seemed to be mostly filled with mobile trailer homes.
Loos and washing facilities very basic and shabby (and loo paper not provided). The shower cubicles also looked shabby so I chose not to shower (although my husband said that the actual shower itself was good).
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Great, friendly staff. Lovely food.…
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Liked: Great, friendly staff.
Lovely food.
Disliked: Showers a bit basic, but clean.
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Very friendly place to stop ,made to feel welcome by everyone.will definitely…
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Liked: Very friendly place to stop ,made to feel welcome by everyone.will definitely be using the site next year. Wishing everyone at La Paillote a merry Christmas and happy new year. Tony and Diane.
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Shabby
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Liked: Handy for the tunnel
Disliked: This place is a very run-down trailer park with a few camping pitches. The bar/reception area looked very tatty and there was a handwritten sign informing arrivals that reception was closed between 2 and 5:30 (not mentioned in the email). Toilet facilities were grotty. I was given stern looks by one of the static caravan residents as I made my 7am delivery. Beware of the bridge on the route with 2m height restriction, not apparent until you are nearly upon it
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Remove from Pitch up website.
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Liked: I am sorry but it was awful. 25 mins from ferry was the only good thing.
Disliked: Campsite is in the middle of the suburbs but there’s nothing about. Do not come on a Monday as you will just be sitting outside waiting for someone to turn up as the bar that acts as reception is closed.
The pitches are behind a bar in random gaps between permanent static homes.
The shower block is the worst I have ever been to. Metal doors with no signage, no lighting and so grim and run down it was embarrassing.
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Would not stay again
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Liked: Nothing
Disliked: Was closed on our arrival with note saying closed between 2pm and 5pm
Toilet block needed total renovation.
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Needs improvement to sanitary block
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Liked: Grass pitch
Disliked: No reception staff present, no lights in sanitary block, no bins, pizzeria and bar shut- nowhere near for alternative dining
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Was good for a stop over from Calais before heading south.
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Liked: Hedges around the plot giving some privacy.
Very quiet.
Disliked: Not clear where to go when checking in. Toilets and other facilities were very basic. Not a lot facilities nearby. Not great for walking our dogs.
If coming from Calais and in a Motorhome be aware that Google Maps wants to take you a route with a bridge which has a 2m height restriction.
Site was fine but just really for us.
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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
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)
GPS
50.86254°N
1.94783°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Calais Centre Plage | 8.5 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
| Marck La Huchette | 8.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Sangatte Bleriot Plage | 8.8 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Oye-Plage Les Hemmes | 9.4 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sangatte Centre Plage | 10.1 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at La Paillote? From £17.80 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.