Dieppe and Honfleur (1 Viewer)

[StephandJohn]

Just planning (not booking) our first couple of nights in France and thinking about staying in Camping Vitamin on the outskirts ofDieppe and La Briquerie near Honfleur.
Has anyone been to these or are there better options for sightseeing?
Thanks.

 

[wiljoy]

Always stay on the Aire in Honfleur. Very big but against the town with water electric etc.

 

[StephandJohn]

Thanks. I'll have a look - are there toilets?

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[mike mcglynn]

Hi, we have stayed at le briquerie it's a good site with individual pitches 2 pools and a restaurant the toilets and showers are superb and two minutes walk away is a supermarket and a bricolage ,also the bus stop is nearby for a 5 minute ride into Honfleur . The aire at Honfleur can be very busy and there are only so many electric points so you have to get in there early !

 

[Brisey]

We use the aires when stopping at both Honfleur and Dieppe.
The aire at Dieppe is situated just a few hundred yards from
the ferry terminal, have a look on the following link.

http://www.dieppe.fr/webcams/semaphore

 

[Vanderek]

About two years ago we stopped at Camping Normandie sur Mer Phare - walking distance of Honfleur - there were queues waiting to get in as the onwers closed for lunch - pitches were very rutted after rain and the toilets were disgusting - not cleaned and litter bins knocked over in the loos with unmentionable debris over the floor . Our French neighbours on the next pitch had trouble levelling due to the maasive ruts that had not been repaired and left to dry out .All this for about 24 euros a night! Wont be back to this site - although Honfleur is a great for the seeing buildings and eating out was great

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[Glandwr]

Saturday is market day in Honfleur, really brings to town to life. Inside of the main church is worth a look. It's built like a wooden ship.

Dick

 

[magicsurfbus]

Thanks. I'll have a look - are there toilets?

On the aire? I would assume not, unless they've built a brand new one that's fit for human use. The aire is very convenient in other respects though.

 

[Rapido924f]

The aire is our regular stopover going west. Easy walking distance from the centre with good restaurants alongside the inner harbour.€11 a night lastSeptember including water,emptying grey & black waste plus electric, with regular municipal police visits plus fresh bread in the morning. Also there is an E Leclerc on the way out for provisions and cheap diesel. Intend be there start of May

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[ukbill]

Use La Briquerie,when i tried the aire,it was packed,and all the leci points in use,La Briquerie,is a good site

 

[Spriddler]

I always stop at La Source site which is 20 mins from the Dieppe ferry, rural, quiet, completely level and has a delightful river running through.

View from my pitch
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There are two Aires at Dieppe, one is beside the harbour, about 300 yds from the ferry terminal and the other is a further 1/2 mile on the promenade at the town centre. It has recently been completely rebuilt.
Both are Pay and Display at about 7 euros for 24hrs.

Huge Dieppe Saturday market
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Plenty of bars and restos 400 yds from the Dieppe promenade Aire
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At Honfleur there's a huge Aire near the centre but I have used the Lighthouse (?) site adjacent to the town centre.
Obviously if you're going July/August Honfleur will be pretty crowded and you'll have to be prepared for sites to be full.

 

[dabhand]

Honfleur, great place for a couple of days in my opinion.

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[Allanm]

Thanks. I'll have a look - are there toilets?

No, none at the aire but some in the town. You might have to use your own.......

 

[Huwmari]

I would say definitely use the aires and enjoy being on-the-spot for sightseeing. Why would you need toilets when you have your own on board (and you know it's clean)? Having an EHU is no big deal either, just an optional extra if you happen to find it. I'm pretty certain that most motorhomes can run perfectly well on 12v and gas for at least a couple of days. Enjoy your trip.

 

[Dorwyn]

This site is amazing. I'm just about to book a ferry to Dieppe, and was thinking about checking out the aires situation. Lo and behold here's the info!

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[Nirvanauk]

There is a municipal site in the town centre of Honfleur that's ok. Every time I pass the Aire it is crowded and looks like a dump so not for me.

 

[dabhand]

There is a municipal site in the town centre of Honfleur that's ok. Every time I pass the Aire it is crowded and looks like a dump so not for me.

Each to his own, have used this aire many times, very short walk into town, elecy if you want it and view overlooking boats if you can get it. Easy in, easy out and handy for supermarket suits me when passing through.

 

[angusboy]

When i was on the trucks used to call in honfleur for a couple of cidres and a bite to eat good cafs, when waiting for ferry home, should think it gets very busy in summer

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[Dorwyn]

When i was on the trucks used to call in honfleur for a couple of cidres and a bite to eat good cafs, when waiting for ferry home, should think it gets very busy in summer

It certainly does. I have stayed at one of these camp sites in Honfleur, it was a bit naff, never went back. Last year I had to queue for the aires, it was packed but just enough space for me, parking over a large puddle. But it is very convenient for the town and restaurants, and useful for the ferry.

 

[robrace]

Stayed on Aire at Honfleur loads of times.Suits us for a couple of days.Yes it gets very busy.Found best time to arrive is about 11 to 1pm.Also stayed on Aire in Dieppe by Harbour!Did'nt know there was another on.Whats It like?

 

[Deleted member 29692]

We always use the aire at Honfleur. We've been there when it's been rammed absolutely solid and we've been there when it's been pretty empty. Never had any issues and it suits us perfectly.

I'd never use a campsite instead.

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[weekenders]

View attachment 153655 The aire is our regular stopover going west. Easy walking distance from the centre with good restaurants alongside the inner harbour.€11 a night lastSeptember including water,emptying grey & black waste plus electric, with regular municipal police visits plus fresh bread in the morning. Also there is an E Leclerc on the way out for provisions and cheap diesel. Intend be there start of May

@Rapido924f where is this aire please

 

[denisejoe]

The other aire at dieppe is around the other side of the harbour .from the harbour aire turn left out of the gate turn right at the traffic lights and turn right at the next 2 roundabouts and follow the road around

 

[GAVLAD]

Stayed at Hornfleur aire a couple of times last year and would recommend it. Depending on when you're travelling, should should be able to get electric hook up (first come first serve). You may need a long lead otherwise.
We came across a camp site near the beach called Camping Normandie sur Mer Phare which was within easy walking distance from the centre.
It looked fine.
Not stayed at Dieppe but there is an aire there too I believe.

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[Rapido924f]

@Rapido924f where is this aire please

Sorry to be so late in replying, been away visiting new arrival Felix aged 29 days and also waiting for another 10 days overdue!!! Aire is by the harbour at Honfleur and can be see as you enter the town centre on your right past Lidl. Gps are N49*25.150' E000*14.586'.
* is degrees, can't find symbol on keyboard)

 

[Steve101uk]

Honfleur aire, always amazes me how quiet it is a night for such a busy aire. Its ideal for us to visit Honfleur

 

[csd4t]

Dieppe is now 12 euros for 24hrs, there is a few hook ups on the right hand side, no toilet though.

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[Lenny HB]

Dieppe not only €12 you also get illegals knocking on your door asking for money, used to be nice but won't stay there anymore.

 

[weekenders]

Sorry to be so late in replying, been away visiting new arrival Felix aged 29 days and also waiting for another 10 days overdue!!! Aire is by the harbour at Honfleur and can be see as you enter the town centre on your right past Lidl. Gps are N49*25.150' E000*14.586'.
* is degrees, can't find symbol on keyboard)

Thanks @Rapido924f we have been to honfleur before, nice aire and lovely town

 

[mart]

Stayed at Honfleur, very busy, but always found a place with electric, short walk to town , great food around the harbour. Nice walk thru the gardens to the beach.Make sure you have a head for heights going over the bridge.

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