La Bien Assise, in Picardy, is perfect for families looking for a Eurocamp getaway without the long drive – as it’s less than 20 minutes from Calais. A small campsite, set in the the grounds of a French château, this one is best suited to families looking for a relaxed rural experience. The site offers swimming pools and a waterslide, a playground, sports and mini-golf. There are forests and beaches nearby, and Nausicaã (Europe’s largest sea-life centre) is about a 30 minute drive from the park in the walled town of Boulogne-sur-Mer. If you fancy some thrill-seeking with the kids, Parc Bagatelle amusement park and Aqualud Waterpark are both about an hour away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out La Bien Assise on the Eurocamp website.

Approximate travel times:

• Calais Port to La Bien Assise: Just a 20 minute drive.
• Caen Port to La Bien Assise: 3 hours 30 minutes.
• St Malo Port to La Bien Assise: A 5 hour drive.
• Roscoff Port to La Bien Assise: About 7 hours away.
• The nearest airport to La Bien Assise is Lille – about 90 minutes away.