Camping holidays in Picardy

Picardy offers a beautiful coastline which begs discovery, with mile upon mile of beautiful sandy beaches backed by dunes. Inland, the rolling meadows are interspersed with woodland and forests. This is a region steeped in history - explore famous battlefields and wonderful cathedrals while camping in Picardy.

Canvas Holidays have over forty years experience in providing family camping holidays in every corner of France and we can offer the very best campsites in Picardy. Our campsites feature outstanding facilities, mobile homes and tents and are located close to some of the regions biggest attractions

Nausicaä

An interesting aquarium in Boulogne, which aims to raise awareness of the sea with thousands of species of marine life on display.

Le Touquet

A lively and elegant Victorian seaside resort with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and six miles of sandy beaches. Enjoy a fun day out at nearby Aqualud Waterpark while camping in Picardy.

Amiens

The capital of Picardy is famous for its Gothic cathedral, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. The medieval town centre is steeped in history, with a canal network around the market gardens.

La Baie de Somme

Surrounded by the headlands of Hourdel and St Quentin, the Baie de Somme is a unique and imposing area. The Marquenterre beach to the north borders one of the most extensive sand dunes in northern Europe.

Wissant

An upmarket seaside resort with a fine sandy beach. It has endeavoured to preserve its typical fishing village character and local fishermen take great pride in their flotilla of Flobards (small pot bellied boats). These boats are the object of a festival held every year in August.

Hardelot

Home to a fabulous beach that is paradise for the sporting enthusiast and a magnificent 18-hole golf course. A popular music festival is held here during July and August – don’t miss out if you are camping in Picardy around this time.

Browse our range of luxury tents and mobile homes across campsites in Picardy, and then book the perfect camping holiday with Canvas Holidays.

Recommended Routes to Picardy

Short Sea Crossing
Sail to Calais, and it is around a 12 mile drive to Guines and 68 miles to St Valery.

Long Sea Crossing
From Caen it is 210 miles to Guines and 155 miles to St Valery.

By Air
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle or Beauvais.

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