What to see and do while camping in Picardy: 7 days to visit the Hauts-de-France region

An authentic and welcoming destination for camping vacations, the Hauts-de-France region offers visitors plenty of opportunities to get away from it all. During your camping vacation in the Hauts-de-France (Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy), 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 mining basin…

Nature parks and sites in Hauts-de-France and Picardy: embrace green tourism

On the Hauts-de-France coast and in the vicinity of Camping Le Walric, you’ll discover beautiful landscapes around the Baie de Somme, the Parc du Marquenterre, the Baie de la Canche and the Baie de l’Authie. Along miles and miles of fine sandy beaches, you’ll love getting away from the crowds, or taking advantage of your camping vacation in Hauts-de-France to try your hand at sand yachting, kitesurfing, stand-up paddling, sailing, fishing or sea kayaking.

Further north, the Côte d’Opale 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 center for the sea, located in Boulogne-sur-Mer. It’s the perfect place to deepen your knowledge of the marine environment.

On the land side, your Hauts-de-France getaway is full of surprises. The region boasts four nature parks and countless green spaces for adventure, discovery, hiking 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.

Hiking and cycling enthusiasts will be delighted! Camping in the Hauts-de-France region also means discovering the Amiens hortillonnages65 km of canals, stroll through the Forêt de Compiègne or the Forêt de Crécy, explore the caves and cellars of Les Boves in Arras, sail through the Marais de Saint-Omer on board a bacôve (traditional wooden boat)…

Visit the historical and cultural sites of the Hauts-de-France region: brush up on your history

Make the most of your mobile home vacation in Picardie, 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.

Visit 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.

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 nestled in a verdant park in the heart of the Somme.

Your camping holiday in Hauts-de-France is also an opportunity to revise your history, on foot or by bike on the Circuit du Souvenir de la Grande Guerrefrom 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 mining basinThe Nord-Pas-de-Calais mining basin, a UNESCO World Heritage site, provides information on the living conditions of miners and the solidarity of the working class from the mid-19th century to the 1960s.

What to do with children in Picardie, Hauts-de-France: leisure parks and family activities

If you’re in the mood for some family fun, the Hauts-de-France region is full of amusement parks, theme parks and activities to do with the kids.

1 hour from the campsite

• Samara Park in La Chaussée-Tirancourt is a unique 100-hectare theme park in the Hauts-de-France region of France dedicated to prehistory and the Gallo-Roman period. Discover animations in period costumes, re-enactments and experiments to learn while having fun!
• The Amiens Zoo is home to over 400 animals from the four corners of the globe, 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

• Visit Parc Astérix in Plailly invites you to spend a magical day in the company of the irreducible Gauls! Enjoy a day full of adventure, as you discover the craziest attractions and the most outrageous shows, with plenty of humor and special effects!
• The Mer de Sable in Ermenonville plunges visitors into the heart of three worlds: the desert dunes and 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 stunts.
• Le Parc Saint PaulParc Saint Paul, near Beauvais in the Oise region, is a 15-hectare leisure park with over 40 attractions for the whole family. On the program: thrill rides like the Tour Descente Extrême, the Wild Train, the Coaster Formule 1, rides for the little ones and original shows led by a royal white tiger, acrobatic goats and acting dogs!