An authentic and welcoming destination for camping holidays, the Hauts-de-France offers visitors plenty of opportunities to get away from it all. During your camping holiday in Hauts-de-France (the Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy regions merge), discover the immensity of the Channel beaches, the grandiose landscapes of the Baie de Somme and the Côte d'Opale, the calm of the Picardy hinterland, the rich cultural heritage of the Amiens region and the Nord-Pas-de-Calais coalfield...
Nature parks and sites in the Hauts-de-France and Picardy regions: go green!
On the Hauts-de-France coastline and in the vicinity of Camping Le Walric, you'll discover some stunning scenery around the Baie de Somme, the Parc du Marquenterre, the Baie de la Canche and the Authie. Along miles and miles of fine sandy beaches, you'll love getting away from the crowds or taking advantage of your camping holiday in Hauts-de-France to try your hand at sand yachting, kitesurfing, stand-up paddling, sailing, fishing or sea kayaking.
Further north, the Opal Coast is also a great place to explore, particularly around Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez or towards the Flanders dunes. During your stay, don't miss a visit to Nausicaa, Europe's largest aquarium and national centre for the sea, in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Here you can learn more about the marine environment.
On the land, your trip to Hauts-de-France has plenty of surprises in store. The region boasts four nature parks and countless green spaces ideal for adventure, discovery, nature walks and, of course, camping. Discover the Flanders, Artois and Thiérache plains, the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park, the Caps et Marais d'Opale Regional Nature Park, the Oise-Pays de France Regional Nature Park and the Avesnois Regional Nature Park.
Lovers of hiking and cycling will be delighted! Camping in the Hauts-de-France also means discovering the Amiens hortillonnages, veritable floating gardens on a maze of 65 km of canals, taking a walk in the Forêt de Compiègne or the Forêt de Crécy, exploring the caves and cellars of Les Boves in Arras, or cruising the Marais de Saint-Omer on board a bacôve (traditional wooden boat)...
Visit the historic and cultural sites of Hauts-de-France: brush up on your history
Make the most of your mobile home holiday in Picardy, Hauts-de-France to travel to the heart of history! The region is home to over thirty cultural sites with the ‘Musées de France' label and a host of monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Among the must-see sites in the Hauts-de-France region are the Louvre-Lens museum, the Château de Chantilly, Notre-Dame cathedral in Amiens, and the belfries of Arras, Béthune, Hesdin and Calais. You can also linger in the Towns of Art and History: Old Lille, Laon, Cambrai, Saint-Quentin, Valencienne and Soissons. You'll discover architectural treasures from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
You can also visit the citadel of Arras, Vauban's masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Château de Barly, an elegant 18th-century residence, or the medieval Château d'Olhain in the heart of the Artois region. Don't miss the Château de Rambures, a 15th-century fortress nestling in lush parkland in the heart of the Somme.
Your camping holiday in Hauts-de-France is also an opportunity to brush up on your history, on foot or by bike on the Great War Remembrance Routes, from Péronne in the Somme to Notre-Dame-de-Lorette in the Pas-de-Calais. The Nord also boasts an exceptional industrial heritage. The Nord-Pas-de-Calais coalfield, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides information about the living conditions of miners and the solidarity between workers from the mid-19th century to the 1960s.
What to do with children in Picardy, Hauts-de-France: leisure parks and family activities
If you're looking for some family fun, the Hauts-de-France region has plenty of leisure parks, theme parks and activities to do with the kids.
1 hour from the campsite
- Samara Park at La Chaussée-Tirancourt is a unique 100-hectare theme park in Hauts-de-France devoted to prehistory and the Gallo-Roman period. Discover activities in period costume, reconstructions and experiments to learn while having fun!
- The Parc Zoologique d'Amiens is home to more than 400 animals from all over the world, presented in their natural environment. Young and old alike will meet giraffes and tigers, chimpanzees and crocodiles, California sea lions and Manchurian cranes, among the 85 species that call the park home. A change of scenery guaranteed in the heart of an exceptional 7-hectare site!
Less than 2 hours from the campsite
- Parc Astérix in Plailly invites you to spend a magical day in the company of the indomitable Gauls! During a day full of adventure, discover the craziest attractions and the most incredible shows, with plenty of humour and special effects!
- La Mer de Sable at Ermenonville plunges visitors into the heart of three worlds: the desert dunes and the land of the Tuaregs, the American Wild West populated by cowboys and Indians, and the tropical jungle with its carnivorous plants and tribes of Chikapas monkeys! You'll have a great time on the 30 attractions for all ages, and enjoy immersive shows featuring horseback acrobatics and waterfalls.
- Parc Saint Paul, near Beauvais in the Oise department, is a 15-hectare leisure park with over 40 attractions for all the family. On the programme: thrilling attractions like the Extreme Descent Tower, the Wild Train, the Formula 1 Coaster, rides for the little ones and original shows led by a royal white tiger, acrobatic goats and comedy dogs!
