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Hi
We fancy making a first sortie into belgium in Nov (been to france many times) and wanted to visit the menin gate and Ypre.
My mate told me he partked in the town square and went and stood whilst they did the last post when he went
does anybody know if its possible to do this or if there are any nice Aires in the area. Otherwise any oither info of places to stay overnight would be useful. I have all the books and stuff in me sat nav
Thanks
Phill
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There is a municipal site on the outskirts of Ypres that is an easy walk into town and the Menim gate. Not sure what its called but it is in the camperstop book.
I know its being re-vamped at the moment and I am not sure when it is re-opening.
the Ceremony at the gate is very moving and they do it EVERY night and it gets VERY busy. I was there earlier in the year, midweek and raining and there were still hundreds present. A local told me that was a normal number !!!
There is a campsite in Ypre but it might close in winter , but i have seen moterhomes parked in the road leading to the sportsground overnight. You can park in the square it all depends onyour length i suppose. The place where the sports ground is , driving from the square through the Menin Gate take first right and you are on the road. Chasper.
If you drive towards Menin gate with the canal on your left ,between the sports hall and Menin gate 200 yards before Menin gate you will see a few pull in places on the right,we overnight there.
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Hi we do the the Menin Gate on the way home from France most times we visit. If you go through the gate going towards the town and turn 1st left there is parking in that street. Never had a problem finding room even with our 7m van. Not sure about over night though as its cobbles and any traffic makes a noise. We've used the campsite before now its ok nothing special. We always go to the aires in Honschoote after its a beautiful spot next to a windmill which is about 20-30 min north west of Ieper.
Hope this helps
Hi
We fancy making a first sortie into belgium in Nov (been to france many times) and wanted to visit the menin gate and Ypre.
My mate told me he partked in the town square and went and stood whilst they did the last post when he went
does anybody know if its possible to do this or if there are any nice Aires in the area. Otherwise any oither info of places to stay overnight would be useful. I have all the books and stuff in me sat nav
Thanks
Phill
Hi Phill,
Chasper & Hogan have the right info that you need. We have just come back, and the municipal campsite has closed early for major redevelopment, and will reopen in July 2010. The road for overnighting that both Chasper & Hogan have directed you to, (Leopold 3 Laan), has a permanent barrier half way down, just before the playground. Even the locals come down there not knowing that it is blocked off now. Overnighting there is very quiet and troublefree. We stayed on the southern side of the barrier, and had access to showers in the conference centre, run by the same management as the campsite. There were 3 MHs at the time.
You can park in the square, but most of the spaces are car size. You are out of the way at the address above.
HTH,
Jock.
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Thanks for all the info and keep them coming if you think i maight find it usefull
will print this off and take with me
MHF comes up trumps again
Phill
______________________________________________________________ Just when i found out my dad was right I had a son that thought I was wrong.....Henry winkler.
Thanks for all the info and keep them coming if you think i maight find it usefull
will print this off and take with me
MHF comes up trumps again
Phill
Hi Phil,
Did you find anywhere? We are thinking of visiting Ypres first weekend in March, so would be keen to share your thoughts!
Dago
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There is a road beside the canal immediately before the Menin Gate as you come into the City. Turn right immediately before the Menin Gate. We spent a very peaceful night there last October. There are other motorhomes sometimes. If you drive as far as possible there are posts across the road, park here and you are not in front of the houses.
Gerry
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