Campspace in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Hauts-de-France
Ways to spend the night
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Tent
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Caravan
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Van
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Motorhome
About this campspace
The garden is very rural and quiet, yet only 250 meters from the marina, all amenities (Intermarché, Liddl, optician, fishmonger, Mac Do, Kébab, Bricomarché, hairdresser...), bus stop and accrobranche course.
All the walks to the town center, 600m away, allow you to admire the Bay and the herds of salt-meadow sheep that graze there (except during high tides and the coldest winter months).
Between 700m and 1km you'll discover the narrow streets of the medieval part of town and the sailors' chapel. Numerous restaurants, artists' stores and exhibitions are open all year round.
600 meters away, the steam train (closed for part of the winter) takes you around the Baie de Somme or to the SNCF station (several abbeys, belfries, Amiens cathedral, museums, major fishing ports...). I can drive you to the train station in 5 minutes and pick you up there.
Just 600 meters away, the cycle path takes you to Fort Mahon Plage on one side (sandy beach) and Cayeux sur mer on the other (pebble and sandy beach) in complete safety. I can accompany you to fish for shrimp or discover places where you'll be almost alone on acres of beach at the height of the tourist season. Picnic walks in the forests of Crécy (80 Somme) and Eu (76 Seine Maritime) are welcome in case of heatwave.
Cinemas at €3 (600m) and free concerts and exhibitions (800m) follow one another every vacation.
If you have any health problems, the medical center and pharmacy are 800 meters away, and the laboratory is just up the road.
2 terraces equipped with table and chairs, barbecue and deckchairs are at your disposal, one to the north and one to the south.
Cement, flagstone or gravel paths lead into the garden, where benches and a barbecue await you next to a small chalet with a gas camping site and a sink with jerrycan. You can pick raspberries and gooseberries on the way.
An integral sunbathing area is hidden away at the very top of the garden. On your way up, you'll come across the chickens that provide the good organic eggs for breakfast.
The entire garden is terraced, with only the driveway on uneven ground.
The street is busy but quiet from dusk to 8 or 9 a.m., even at the height of the tourist season, and the camper van parks between 10 and 25 meters from the street, in the enclosed parking lot protected from the wind and hot sun.
The house, with disabled access (except for the shower), is open to you. It's not large, but it's convivial. You'll find board games for children and adults, a DVD player or TV, a small French billiard table, a dart board, a children's/adults' library, table soccer for children, all sorts of musical instruments to help you forget the rain if it persists, but more often than not the tide brings clouds that fall inland during the day or water the garden at night.
Table tennis and outdoor games are also available.
For the winter vacations, you're welcome to sit by the flames of the wood-burning stove and enjoy a hot drink after your walks.
The activities
The tourist office, open all year round, is just 600 meters away and offers all the latest activities and useful contacts; crossing the Baie de Somme with a guide, walks to discover the edible plants of the bay (I'll collect some and can take you there), observation of the seals that populate the bay, numerous hiking trails, including one at the top of the cliffs between Onival and Mers les Bains, horse-riding on the beach, outings on quad bikes or 4/4 electric scooters, hot-air balloon, ulm or tourist plane rides (from spring to autumn, boarding 25 kms away), rental of electric bikes or small boats for 4 people on the river (700 m away), outings in the Bay on several tourist boats (600 m away), canoes and sea kayaks with or without a guide (400 m away), tennis courts on the other side of town, sailing clubs (15 kms), chars à voile (25 kms), good kite surfing spots (between 15 and 25 kms), the Parc du Marquenterre and other birdwatching spots (17 kms), large, little-frequented fishing pond (8 kms), .....
All accessible by bike, bus or train. I can drive you if you let me know the day before, but you will be asked to pay 80 cents per kilometer (unless I have to go where you want to go).
For those who don't want to miss a race, or for smokers, the PMU bar-tobacco shop is just 200 meters away.
A little electric train takes you around St Valery, and a free shuttle bus takes you all over town in summer.
Other things
Breakfast costs 8€, but as some people only eat breakfast for 2€ in the morning, I can prepare a small picnic for 6€ to offset the price. Breakfast can be served from 6:30am to 11am. Savory or sweet, freshly boiled organic eggs or bacon, freshly baked bread, coffee or decaf, hot or cold chocolate, teas, herbal teas, fruit juices to suit you and to be agreed the day before by 5pm or for your entire stay (I buy everything fresh in the evening). The house table seats 8, but I can bring breakfast to your truck in the parking lot, or to the first tent camping area. If you choose to pitch your tent on the 2nd or 3rd site, please come and collect it or enjoy it in the house or on the terraces.
You can reserve a hot or cold picnic supplied in a cooler or aluminum bag. Please reserve before noon the day before. Prices depend on the menu you choose (between 6 and 12€). Vegetarian menu available. Biodegradable crockery, plastic food containers and thermos flasks are provided. I'll point out picnic tables in quiet, shady or sunny areas.
I can look after your children (or your pet) during an adult outing, but you must remain contactable by phone and notify me of any medical problems. I no longer have any baby equipment. Only a booster seat is available.
Amenities
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Drinking water
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BBQ
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Refrigerator
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Kitchen
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WiFi
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Toilet
Available pitch types
Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.
Your host, Séverine
4.56 (68 reviews)
Acceptance rate: 44%
Response time: slowly
Gardening, walks in the countryside, at the sea, in the forest, in the Bay of Somme, animal rescue, meditation...at 60 we are calmer!
Séverine speaks
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English
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French
Tips
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go to the amusement park
Surroundings
What you can find in the area
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Beach or seaside
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Urban area
Ways to spend the day
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Hiking
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Horseback riding
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Swimming
Additional info
Cancellation Policy
Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.
Rules
Everyone is free to think and live as he or she wishes, as long as they respect others, be they human, animal or vegetable.
I'll adapt my schedule to yours as much as possible. The important thing is that you leave your stopover or vacation happy, taking with you some of the changing colors and natural smells of the Baie de Somme, wonderful in all seasons, or the sound of the waves on the pebbles...
The house is non-smoking, but there is a smoking area in one of the buildings. Ashtrays and litter garbage cans are scattered around the house; please do not throw cigarette butts and papers on the ground. Garbage bags for selective sorting will be provided.
Please let us know if you wish to see my 3 dogs ( 1 Labrador, 1 yorkshire terrier, 1 small cross terrier ) , 2 cats and the dwarf pig (his canine-defences have been cut by the vet; it doesn't hurt the pig and he can't hurt you if he starts charging when you bother him too much). They have a room for their baskets, the house is well ventilated and cleaned every day.
They all came to me after being tortured, so they've become a bit too cuddly, but they obey everyone and are forbidden to get into vehicles. They are calm and funny. They love children.
They are all very sociable with any other animal, so I refuse to take in an aggressive or cat-killing dog.
They are all groomed, vaccinated, wormed, neutered and take their flea/tick pills regularly. If you come with your pet, I want to be warned and your pet must be wormed and treated for fleas and ticks.
I know that many people can't stand animals, sometimes because they don't know them or have bad memories of them. Perhaps we could try to reconcile them with some cuddly animals ( however, 2 campers asked me to lock them up day and night; I cancelled their reservation ).
My pets never go into the tent areas and will not go into the parking lot if you wish.
If you come with a rabbit, don't walk it in the presence of the 2 small terrier dogs; they are rabbit hunters but they won't do anything if the cage is on a table. If you're traveling with your birds, or any other caged animal, there's a large table in a cool building next to the parking lot. Beware of your cat running away; behind the house the gardens and pastures smell of adventure! Your pets remain your responsibility, but I can look after them during some of your outings (please let me know the day before).
Pets allowed: yes
Checking in and out
Check-in between:
2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Check-out between:
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Closing periods
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