Going to France Wednesday and intend on touring round .

[Chris51]

As title within about 100 mies inland from Calais. Will have m/cycle with me. Any ideas appreciated.

 

[Simon Meadwell]

Epernay worth a visit but probably further south than 100 Miles.

 

[ChrisL]

As title within about 100 mies inland from Calais. Will have m/cycle with me. Any ideas appreciated.

You haven't said anything about your interests, if you turn left at Calais and head into Belgium Ypres is worth a visit if the history of WW1 might interest you, the last post ceremony at the Menin gate is a moving tribute to the soldiers who have no known grave, there is a museum in the cloth hall and some reasonable restaurants around the square, and ofcourse the military grave yards of which there are many, small and large.

 

[DBK]

You could do a tank themed trip, Cambrai for tanks in 1918 and Arras for tanks in 1940. But that area, spreading into Belgium is better known for the trench warfare of WW1. The wooded Ardennes area in France is worth a visit too.

 

[dunnah01]

La Coupole at St Omer - fascinating V2 Rocket site where you can also overnight if you visit the museum.
Louvre North at Lens - old pit site with uber modern gallery showing art through the ages. We also made some roman board games when we were there.
Canadian memorial and museum
Chantilly castle
Musee guerre et paix en ardennes - great little French war museum where you can overnight if you visit the museum
Many many more places so you'll not struggle to find somewhere interesting

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[Chris51]

Thanks will try those but I should have explained am interested in old towns/ historical / unusual places beautiful countryside /views.

 

[dosser]

Maisy Battery, Pointe du hoc, Aromanches, all along the Normandy coast plus the beaches. Enjoy. We're heading over at the end of Sept.

 

[rod_vw]

We're also heading through the tunnel on Wednesday afternoon, nothing planned yet but the weather will influence our direction!
We've been around The Block House (V1 rocket launch site) and have used the Aire in Watten.

 

[cyberyacht]

Camperplaats Zillebeke Vijver aire if you decide on Ypres. Just over a mile to the Menin Gate and a pleasant lake adjacent.

 

[Northernraider]

Luxembourg is nice...lots of castles and cheaper diesel. Some nice old towns in Belgium too. Think I prefer both to northern France.

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[suavecarve]

Wormhoudt massacre - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Free aire within striking distance of here with monument and little known about well within your distance limitation

 

[The Wino]

I'd do slightly more miles and go to champagne cos I like wine and the boss dislikes anything to do with wars (which I can totally understand).

 

[Lizi]

Montreuil sur Mer is a pretty town and has a nice walk around the ramparts. Not on the sea as its name suggests.

 

[The Wino]

Montreuil sur Mer is a pretty town and has a nice walk around the ramparts. Not on the sea as its name suggests.

Good aire too.

 

[keithchesterfield2]

Camperplaats Zillebeke Vijver aire if you decide on Ypres. Just over a mile to the Menin Gate and a pleasant lake adjacent.

And if you go down the lane on the left hand side of the Aire you may be able to park overnight by the lake.

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[Reallyretired]

Montreuil sur Mer is a pretty town and has a nice walk around the ramparts. Not on the sea as its name suggests.

There seem to be quite a few places North and west France called sur mer that aren't by the sea. I suppose the coasts move, as here Pevensey used to be by the sea but is now at least half a mile inland.

 

[Itsmcb]

Thanks will try those but I should have explained am interested in old towns/ historical / unusual places beautiful countryside /views.

From my trip a few weeks ago I can recommend:-

Bergues, nice old town centre with an Aire just outside the ramparts. https://maps.app.goo.gl/PunLnMmQLCez4VKC9

Esquelbecq, a very small pretty town square with a fab wine shop, also has a small free Aire.

https://goo.gl/maps/gAfKMnFKb3LnCDP46

I would really recommend Bruges, ok it's in Belgium but its only around an hour or so from Calais. Fabulous place to walk and cycle around and loads to see.

Damme. A very pretty village just outside Bruges with several nice bars and restaurants on the town square. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3bkBTkyBWkz4rdho7

Also Veurne. I've not been there yet. but it's on my list. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2CkLHe5WguBq6Afq8

Enjoy your trip

 

[rod_vw]

Luxembourg is nice...lots of castles and cheaper diesel. Some nice old towns in Belgium too. Think I prefer both to northern France.

And all public transport is FREE in Luxembourg!