Camping near Arras

Flemish style, WWI history, and a UNESCO site.

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Le Domaine de Wail

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Hauts-de-France

Le Domaine de Wail offers you unusual accommodation in a setting which combines charm and chic and the unusual give way to a real return to basics. We offer you a night in one of our two cabins perched in the trees with all the standard of a hotel service. The Cabane Au fil de l'Eau at 8 meters high or the Cabane Haut-Perchée at 16 meters (the highest hut in the Hauts-de-France region) will both offer you total peace and serenity. Within our estate, let yourself be lulled by the watercourse of the Canche or the river, wake up to the song of the birds, enjoy the view of our park, the river or our pond! When you wake up, you can enjoy a continental breakfast with fresh and homemade products, pastries and good fresh bread from our baker perched in the heights of our trees. The Domaine will offer you a change of scenery, well-being and calm for a real return to your roots. We are near the Bay of Somme, Le Touquet and the sea whilst being in the heart of 7 valleys. Our location will ensure you beautiful hikes, walks and a beautiful escape. At Le Domaine de Wail, nature and you will become one!

Camping near Arras guide

Overview

History buffs, make your way to Arras. Hidden away in the Pas-de-Calais countryside, this northern city is brimming with Flemish-style architecture, WWI sites, and museums. Once you’ve explored the WWI tunnels, visited the UNESCO-listed citadel, and strolled around the Place des Héros, you can always hop on the train to Paris or Lille, both within easy day-trip distance. With the Channel ferry port of Calais just a 75-minute drive away, Arras is ideal for UK campers, and there are plenty of options, including roadside aires (RV parks), family-friendly campgrounds, and private Hipcamps.

Where to go

Along the Somme

Memorials and battlefields dot the countryside around Arras, tracing the lines of the Battle of the Somme, one of WWI’s most pivotal battles. South of the city, the Somme River itself affords scenic spots for riverside camping, canoeing, and fishing. Stop off in Amiens to cruise around the canals and floating gardens, or follow the river all the way to the coast, where the port town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is known for its medieval ramparts.

Opal Coast

West of Arras, the coastal stretch of Pas-de-Calais is known as the Opal Coast—so-called for its luminous blue waters and white-chalk cliffs. If windswept beaches, wild sand dunes, and sea-cliffs hikes sound appealing, point your campervan towards the Caps et Marais d’Opale Regional Natural Park, where beachside camping awaits at Boulogne-sur-Mer, Wimereux, and Équihan-Plage.

Lille and around

More Flemish than French, the Hauts-de-France capital of Lille is one of the few French cities where locals are more likely to order a beer than a glass of red. Swing by Lens on the way to visit the famous Louvre-Lens Museum, or continue over the Belgian border to visit Brussels, Bruges, or Ypres, all of which are less than a 90-minute drive away.

When to go

Northern France rarely sees weather extremes, making Arras a four-season destination as long as you dress accordingly. The biggest crowds pass through in July and August over the summer holidays and November and December for the city’s lively Christmas markets, but the city still makes a quieter alternative to Lille or Paris. Camping season in France runs from April through October, and many campgrounds are closed the rest of the year.