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Hi,
We are going to start our trip on Sunday and will arrive mid-afternoon in Calais. We thought we might begin by heading into Belgium for a week.
Any suggestions for a stopping place for the first night? Bearing in mind this is our first trip abroad in a van, so we want to ease in gently
with an easy campsite or aire.
It's near to the Spa Francorchamps circuit in the Ardennes forest about 4 hours from Calais. May be too far for a first stop. The Ardennes is beautiful with lots to do besides motor racing!
Brugges is always popular and I have a soft spot for Ostend too. The latter is only 60 mins or so from Calais, and you can get absolutely slaughtered in the "Cosy Corner" pub! I don't know any campsites in Ostend, but I know you can overnight free in various places.
Russell
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I left my brother once in Belgium as his plane was due out the following morning. he sent me a text saying he found the best place to spend an evening. he had jumped on a train to Amsterdam!
If you decide to go further east later in your trip there a few aires on the Belgian/Dutch border. We stopped at Neerpelt (51'14.007N 5'25.976E) in January on our way to Germany....a lovely spot by the canal, free stay/free ehu. Benelux Aires book is useful and ACSI Camping Card for off peak campsites will give you camping at 11/13/15E for site, ehu and showers for two people.
As previously mentioned there is a site about 500m walk from the centre of Bruges (51'11.783N 3'13.51E) which costs 20E per night, alternatively there is Damme (51'14.899N 3'16.597E) which is free and 6km from the centre of Bruges. Another pretty spot with a canal across the roadl, cafes and restaurants and a bus stop for Brugge/Bruges!
Enjoy your trip, you will have a great time, but watch the Belgian roads for potholes!!
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