Chateau du Gandspette
133 Rue de Gandspette,
62910 Eperlecques, Tel: 03 21 93 43 93,
Fax: 03 21 95 74 98
http://www.chateau-gandspette.com
To Find Site:- This site is situated not far from St Omer just off the Dunkerque D300/D600 road and is signed from a roundabout. From the A26 leave at junction 2 or 3 and follow signs to Dunkerque or from Calais use A16 and then follow St Omer signs. Alternatively from the N43 heading south from Nordausques turn left onto D221 and follow signs for site and Eperlecques Blockhaus. Watch out for camp signs in both directions as entrance not immediately easy to see.
We have been using Chateau du Gandspette for some years now
and it has become one of our favourite sites. Its a handy first or last stop
to or from your crossing as its only about 30 miles from Calais. Gandspette,
along with Le Bien Assise at Guines are the best quality sites I have found
in the area but I accept that others might prefer more rustic sites. It is
used predominantly by British and Dutch campers.
Reception is based in one of the old outbuilding adjacent to the Chateau
which also houses the Bar/Restaurant and the takeaway. In 2007 an extension
of the Restaurant was build giving useful extra capacity. There are several pitching
areas on the original parts of the site, plus a newly developed area towards the back of the site which is shared with some mobile homes which some are for hire and others are private. This site does have some permanent caravans but
over the years these have decreased in number and the space given over to
touring pitches. All pitches are of a reasonable size and the ones in the new area are particularly generous.
Depending on what way you pitch your van you may need some side to side
levelling as the site has a gentle slope down from the main entrance. Some
of the pitches around the perimeter roads from the Chateau can be a little
difficult to maneuvour onto because of the narrow access road and over
hanging trees. Also in the last year they have added a few hardstandings
pitches for larger conventional motorhomes. The site has lots of open space so kids have ample space to play. In addition there is good play area, a
Swimming pool, and other sports facilities.
There is no on site shop but 5 minutes away is a Champion supermarket, although be aware that it does not always open on Mondays. However the site does have a takeaway, bar and an excellent restaurant which is good value. Try the local dishes. A bread van also calls each morning. This site is often used as a stopover so that people can visit the big Supermarkets in Calais, Boulogne or Dunkerque. Very close to the site is the 'Eperlecques Bunker' which was to have been a launching base for V1 and V2 rockets but after many allied raids it was in the most part used to produce the fuel. An interesting place to visit if on the eerie side! If when you head back to Calais for the ferry and you decide to join the A26 at junction 2 be aware that entrance to the autoroute is by automatic barrier, you can pay the toll by coins or credit card.
