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We are venturing over to France for the first time to camp in our folding Rapido caravan, after many years in this country.  I have managed to get a really good ferry deal to Boulogne.  I have read about a few sites around this area but they seem more geared up to overnight stayers.  As we are travelling with two small children (aged 4 and 11 months), we dont really want to travel far after getting off the ferry, as they would already have had quite a journey to Dover from South Wales. 

Can anyone recommend a campsite close to Boulogne, suitable for young children, and more equipped for longer stays, ie bigger pitches etc.

Thanks.

Our kids love Camping Le Bien Assise in Guines, although it does have a high turnover it never feels busy with people coming and going.  It is about half an hour from Boulogne.  There is a heated indoor pool and a small paddling area for little ones, a good playground for all ages, mini-golf and a lovely (but not cheap) french restaurant on-site.  The shop is reasonably well stocked and has nappies etc.  

We have been three times, on the kids request, and have used it both for a weeks stay and overnight (now that we are a bit more daring and drive further!)

This year we are going to try Chateau de Ganspette which others have recommended, wish us luck