Friday 16 June 2017

Le Crotoy to Le Touqet - 28 miles

We've decided to head home so after breakfast and a mini-service (queue for the service point) we drove the few kilometres north to Rue and the vet we've used before for Jamies Pet Passport stamp. Again, happily, they could see us straightaway and a friendly young English speaking male vet administered a worming tablet, not without some fuss as Jamie decided he didn't want to swallow it. However, take it he did (although we're probably going to have more fun next time) so we paid the lady their €35.30 then crossed over the road for a baguette from Lidl.

Whilst there we telephoned Eurotunnel who changed our booking to Sunday morning (we have to wait at least 24 hrs after the treatment) with, for a change, no extra charge.We knew the fare was less than we had originally paid, but, though they'll charge any extra, they don't do refunds..... So we carried on up the coast with no real idea of where to stop then thought the equestrian centre aire at Le Touquet might be nice.

Quite a large open space with only a few vans on it, although it was still before lunchtime, we had a brief chat with a Brit who turned out to be a Funster and had also just arrived. Then we finished off the van service, found a nice semi-shaded spot and settled down for an al fresco lunch. Afterwards Bren, who hadn't slept very well, stretched out for a nap while Terry sat in the sun until the breeze got a little too cool. In fact, despite the brilliant sunshine, the breeze was keeping the temperature down and it wasn't long before he retired inside. Think we chose the wrong place to park – again!

Latish tea and a quick phone call to Mum, sad news another elderly relative has passed away – seems to happen every time we go on a long trip. Quite a few motorhomes arrived during the afternoon and evening but there is still stacks of room. Why, then, do the French insist on parking just a few feet away?

Where We Stayed

Parc Internationale du Canche, Bvd du Canche, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage N50º31.585' E01º35.907'

100+ spaces on hardstanding, some shaded. Service point (€2). Beach 400m, town 800m. Adjacent to National Equestrian Centre, so may not be available during events. Alternative closer to town adjacent to the marina but smaller, more expensive and usually fills up early.

€10 – pay at machine, cards/cash