Camping near Boulogne-sur-Mer

A seaside gem along France’s Opal Coast.

96% (365 reviews)

France
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Hauts-de-France
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Pas-de-Calais
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Boulogne-sur-Mer

96% (365 reviews)

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Le Domaine de Wail

1 unit · Glamping10 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!

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Camping near Boulogne-sur-Mer guide

Overview

Part-fishing port, part-beach resort, part-mediaeval city―Boulogne-sur-Mer wears many hats. Perched along the English Channel and hemmed in by the Caps et Marais d’Opale Regional Natural Park, this central hub is the gateway to the Opal Coast. Life centres around the bustling fishing port, where you can join the crowds for the morning fish auctions and visit the famous Nausicaá aquarium before heading inland to explore the cobbled lanes and old-fashioned shop-fronts of the Old Town and climb the mediaeval ramparts. Campers have limited options in Boulogne-sur-Mer itself, so check into a beachside campground at nearby Le Portal or Wimereux instead.

Where to go

Caps et Marais d'Opale Regional Natural Park

Stretching from coast to countryside between Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, and Saint-Omer, the Caps et Marais d’Opale Regional Natural Park packs in sandy beaches, cliff-top coastal walks, and forested hiking trails. Along the coast, Wimereux, Équihan-Plage, and Hardelot-Plage have the most popular beaches, while inland, the Artois hills and Audomarois marshlands are hiking gold.

North Sea Coast

North of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the port city of Calais is ground zero for exploring France’s rugged North Sea Coast and welcomes regular ferries from the UK. Along the way, the soaring chalk cliffs of the Cap Gris Nez give way to sand and shingle beaches, while further north, the port of Dunkirk is an important stop on France’s World War II trail.

Opal Coast

South of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the wild dunes and windswept beaches of the Opal Coast stretch south to Berck. Check into a seaside campground in Le Touquet, famous for its beach and water sports, or continue south to the Bay of the Somme, where you can walk, cycle, kayak, or paddleboard around the scenic salt marshes.

When to go

The weather can be temperamental along the coast of the English Channel, and the summer months offer the best chance of sunny beach weather. If beach days are optional, spring and autumn visits are ideal for hiking and exploring, and most campgrounds stay open from April through October. Market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays in Boulogne-sur-Mer when the town fills up with locals and visitors.