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[ShiftZZ]

What's the situation re parking on the 'front' in Calais, close to the fritarries?

Cost?

 

[MichelleRyall]

We didn't bother, parked up in Cite D'Europe car park and had a lovely burger and fries in the shopping centre. Less than €20 for two fab mushroom and Swiss burgers, two fries and a milkshake. Loads of other eateries to choose from...the view from the car park isn't as pretty as the sea though.

 

[pjay]

You could still get along the front in May with a motorhome, in fact a few of them looked like they had been overnighting. Things might have changed though, they can close that particular road off for motorhomes with a hinged height barrier.

Pete

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[Dazzles]

What's the situation re parking on the 'front' in Calais, close to the fritarries?

Cost?

Why would you consider this, I wonder?

 

[emjaiuk]

Why would you consider this, I wonder?

Because the new aire isn't near anything?

 

[Dazzles]

Because the new aire isn't near anything?

Despite several warnings on here and mainstream media about Calais, why people would still risk wild parking around that area is beyond me.

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[ShiftZZ]

Why would you consider this, I wonder?

Because, its an aire and nice views...

 

[chaser]

Gravelines aire and nice views , eating and bars , five mins , cite Europe similar but not the view, never seen the attraction with parking in actual Calais.

 

[ShiftZZ]

So the one near Au Cote d'Argent is closed... Ok, and a new one is just down the road. We will be gettng there about 10:00pm local... Is there barrier on the new aire? Or shall we park at Cite D'Europe, just for an overnight, leaving early the following day

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[chaser]

So the one near Au Cote d'Argent is closed... Ok, and a new one is just down the road. We will be gettng there about 10:00pm local... Is there barrier on the new aire? Or shall we park at Cite D'Europe, just for an overnight, leaving early the following day

Ten o clock at night, cite Europe no contest, five mins from train to parked

 

[MichelleRyall]

Cite D'Europe. We did this last week, arrived at midnight, very quiet. Supermarket opens at 9 so good for stocking up before you go. Plenty of other vans around and a police station nearby BTW the Carrefour is mahoosive. I doubt you would get a space at Gravelines at that time of night anyway.

 

[PhilandMena]

Cite D'Europe. We did this last week, arrived at midnight, very quiet. Supermarket opens at 9 so good for stocking up before you go. Plenty of other vans around and a police station nearby BTW the Carrefour is mahoosive. I doubt you would get a space at Gravelines at that time of night anyway.

In addition, a newish fuel station including lpg and a Bourne for motorhome.

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[Jo662]

We parked at Cite Europe last Saturday night,we always have and had no problems.Quick and easy to and from the tunnel, and always plenty of space.

 

[WSandME]

On our way back at the end of July, we wanted to call in at the "Friterie des Nations", and to check out the new campsite next to the new aire (for my son). The large car park at the western end of Digue Gaston Berthe had the height barriers open, and several motorhomes parked. We joined them, and considered overnighting, but we went on to Cité Europe for other reasons. I don't know whether the height barriers are going to be left open? It occurred to us that maybe Calais authorities recognise that the new aire is insufficient for the needs of the many motorhomes visiting the town - it holds 20? but we've seen over five times that at the old aire (well, including when they opened up the car park next to it to motorhomes!)
Calais beach font is an under-appreciated location: the beach is fantastic, the "buzz" can be great, and there are food outlets to suit every taste and pocket. (I'm particularly pleased that the Côte d'Argent has survived the disruption)

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Despite several warnings on here and mainstream media about Calais, why people would still risk wild parking around that area is beyond me.

Personally I've not seen a "warning" anywhere I'd give the slightest credence to.

Seen a great deal of uninformed scaremongering though

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[Deleted member 29692]

So the one near Au Cote d'Argent is closed... Ok, and a new one is just down the road. We will be gettng there about 10:00pm local... Is there barrier on the new aire? Or shall we park at Cite D'Europe, just for an overnight, leaving early the following day

Another option is the Marina. I believe you can still overnight there.

 

[ShiftZZ]

Personally I've not seen a "warning" anywhere I'd give the slightest credence to.

Seen a great deal of uninformed scaremongering though

Not in Calais but one not to ignore

 

[2657]

Because, its an aire and nice views...

We will be gettng there about 10:00pm local...

Puzzling!!

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[ShiftZZ]

Puzzling!!

Loads of carrots as a child .

 

[ShiftZZ]

Ps those boaty things are big you can't miss them even at night, plus, France has electricity.

 

[2657]

10 pm is past my bedtime, park up and give it some of them ZZ's

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[Deleted member 29692]

10pm isn't that late.

I'd give it half an hour in whatever direction you're heading and then find somewhere.

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Not in Calais but one not to ignore View attachment 179822

If you posted that it was in Calais there would immediately be about 12 threads started with people in a blind panic imploring everyone not to go anywhere near the place because of the hordes of crocodiles attacking British motorhomes

 

[Minxy]

If you posted that it was in Calais there would immediately be about 12 threads started with people in a blind panic imploring everyone not to go anywhere near the place because of the hordes of crocodiles attacking British motorhomes

Ah but they do ... they're 'migrant' crocodiles, aka known as thieves, who nick bikes off the rack ... although I hasten to add that not all 'migrant' crocodiles are thieves!

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[Minxy]

We've going to give the aire are Berges stade a try this time, about 40 mins from Coquelles.

 

[Reallyretired]

We've going to give the aire are Berges stade a try this time, about 40 mins from Coquelles.

Don't arrive at 10pm though, it is very popular, we have had trouble finding a space even at 4pm. The official capacity is given as 20 but it holds twice that number. Bergues also has a site where we stopped once, but in my view it's not as convenient as the aire (of course it's not free either).

 

[Minxy]

We should get there about 7.30 pm French time, so hopefully will get on okay and have tea, then a potter with the doggles!

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[Lot lover]

, plus, France has electricity.

Nah, it is now rationed as EDF prefers to export to some island 20 miles from Calais

 

[busby]

Despite several warnings on here and mainstream media about Calais, why people would still risk wild parking around that area is beyond me.

Why whats to be afraid of? BUSBY,,

 

[Dazzles]

Why whats to be afraid of? BUSBY,,

Mark my words, one day somebody will be pulled from their MoHo in Calais and will sit helpless as it drives off. I'll be making sure it's not me.

I have friends who are international truckers and they have had dealings in that area for many years. They have said people are getting far more aggressive now.

It's only a matter of time.

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