Due to a change of ownership we are no longer able to sell mobile homes on Château de Drancourt. We now have an alternative campsite 10kms from St. Valéry. Please call 0800 977 7004 for details.

With three swimming pools and a popular golf driving-range, it's no surprise that Château Drancourt has always been a real hit with Eurocamp and Keycamp customers. This, coupled with the fact that the park is within easy driving distance of the channel ports and the Tunnel, makes Drancourt a great place to locate a holiday home. When the surroundings are this good, why drive further south?

Wonderfully maintained by its much respected owner, the Château de Drancourt offers some of the best pitches in northern France. Some offer shaded spots, others enjoy a sunny aspect – but all enjoy a generous slice of the park’s landscaped gardens and level, grassy meadows. The park attracts a good mix of visitors, from young families to mature couples are drawn to Drancourt's sociable atmosphere and intimate chateau bar and restaurant.

On site, underneath the canopy of rich green woodland you can enjoy a good range of sports, from football and boules to tennis and archery. In the evenings, you can look forward to a great value meal in the cosy bistro, or a convivial drink in one of the two bars. One thing's for sure, you'll be glad your journey south ended here.

Choose from the following mobile home ranges:

Willerby Holiday Homes

IRM Holiday Homes

BK Bluebird

Pemberton Leisure Homes

Mobile homes from other manufacturers may also be installed. Please call us for details.

 

 

Some facilities are mid-summer only and some are payable

Dining

2 bars, restaurant, pizzeria and takeaway with an outdoor tertace

shopping

small supermarket with basic assortment

Swimming

one heated outdoor pool with retractable roof, one heated outdoor family pool with waterslides and one heated outdoor paddling pool

Activities

Boules
Tennis courts
Mini-golf
Play areas
Volleyball
Tennis courts
Golf driving-range
Fishing
Football pitch

Other Services

Tv room
Laundrette
Games room with Internet access
Bicycle hire

Fast ferries and even faster Euro tunnel links can now whisk you to Northern France in next to no time. But here, in the folds of the Picardy countryside, you really will feel as if you are in another world. Stroll along the quayside of nearby St Valéry-sur-Somme with its half-timbered medieval houses and pretty marina. Normally quite tranquil, the town bursts into life and colour on market days and in high season, when it holds summer fêtes such as the one to celebrate William the Conqueror's embarkation in 1066.

The Somme Delta is one of the world's leading nature reserves, a tranquil hinterland full of wonderful sights for bird watchers and wildlife lovers. This region, of course, is heavily intertwined with the events of the First World War – and modern history lovers will find tours of the trenches and battlefields compelling, and incredibly moving. And from a more historical perspective, the 'Cathedral of Colour' at Amiens will take your breath away. Or for architectural splendour you can’t beat the opulent resort of Le Touquet which was so popular with Noel Coward’s set in the 1930s.

Travel a little further and one of the world's greatest capitals is yours to explore. Whether you go to shop or to sightsee, Paris is definitely the place to soak up that unmistakable French joie de vivre. Why not drop into Disneyland ® Resort on the way for some more thrills and spills.

Activities

Boat trips: 5 km
Cycle hire: 3 km
Canoeing: 3 km
Freshwater fishing: 1 km
Golf course: 25 km
Horse riding: 10 km
Sailing: 10 km
Sea fishing: 20 km
Swimming Pool: 20 km
Tennis: 5 km
Windsurfing: 10 km

Shopping

Towns to visit

Abbeville: 21 km
Amiens: 70 km
Le Touquet: 59 km
Dieppe: 57 km

Attractions

Parc Bagatelle
There are more than 40 attractions at this leisure park. A good selection of roller coasters, water rides and play areas. Selection of restaurants and take aways.
Open everyday in July and August (Fri and Sat until 21:30). Open weekends only in September. Advisable to phone April-June as opening days differ. Parking €3.50.

Aqualud Water park
Water park with indoor and outdoor heated pools. A good selection of waterslides and chutes. Separate area for children. Shop, cafe and restaurant. Evening shows and spectacles.
Children smaller than 1m free. Half day tariffs available. Closes Mondays and other odd days in low season. Advisable to phone first.

The Picardy Museum
Housed in a 19th century mansion, the museum features archaeological artefacts, medieval memorabilia, 19th century bronze and marble sculptures, and a series of rare 16th century paintings.

Steam Railway and Museum
The "Petit Train de la Haute Somme" is the last remaining section of a large military network built during WWI. The section from Froissy-Cappy has been restored by enthusiasts. A small station has been built in the hamlet of Froissy. The train journey takes you across the countryside of Picardy through tunnels and over hill tops. There is a small museum exhibiting steam trains and memorabilia.
Child price 5-12yrs. Under 5yrs free.

Musée Somme 1916
The museum of the shelters/somme 1916 can be found in the underground shelters. 62 steps take you 10 metres down into a gallery 250 metres long. Over 15 displays, realistically show the life of the French, British and German soldiers during World War I. The gift shop has a number of military souvenirs.
Child price 18yrs and under. Open all day from 1/6 - 30/9.

Château de Rambures
A 15th century château which is now classed as a historical monument. The château has a moat (without water), a drawbridge, towers and turrets. There is a display of methods of torture from the Middle Ages.
Child price 6-12yrs. Under 6yrs free. No lunchtime closure 14/7-31/8.

Samara - Prehistoric Park and Gardens
Samara is a 30 hectare site which has prehistoric demonstrations and activities. The gardens have life size prehistoric reconstructions. Demonstrations given include flint making, pottery, weaving, wickerwork, mosaic work, stone and wood carving.
Child price 6-18yrs. Under 6yrs free.

Maison de l'Oiseau
An opportunity to see rare and exotic birds plus birds of prey in flight. The guided visit provides an explanation of how rare or endangered the species are.
Child price 6-16yrs. Under 6yrs free. Demonstration of flight of birds extra cost.

Parc Ornithologique de Marquenterre
A superb ornithological parc set in 250 hectares of lakes and natural habitat. Over 300 different species of birds and 24 species of mammals can be observed (depending on season and migratory habits).
Child price 6-16yrs. Under 6yrs free. Park is open all year, advisable to phone for low season times.

Nausicaa
Europes largest aquarium. 400Fish to look at and touch in the various aquariums. There is also a seal pool. Audio guide for hire 3 Euro.

Abbaye et Jardins de Valloires
Founded in 12th Century and rebuilt in 18th Century. Cistercian Architecture contrasts with exuberant Baroque interior. A unique collection of 4000 varieties of rare plants (8 hectares). Shop, garden shop, restaurant, tea room. 5000m2 water garden.

Aquaclub de Belle Dune
Large heated waterpark with slides and a wave machine. Indoor and outdoor pools. Restaurant.
Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) 41 Euros.

local events

Printemps des Musées occurs in Paris at the beginning of May, when most museums offer free entry; the Fountain show at Versailles from 26th March to 28th September features the lavish fountains accompanied by classical music, while the Joan of Arc Festival in Reims celebrates St Joan with historical shows and depictions during June.

HOW TO GET THERE

With its proximity to the English Channel, Drancourt is best reached by ferry or the EuroTunnel.

Ferry port

Dieppe: 63 km
Boulogne 85 km
Calais: 113 km
Dunkerque 145 km
Caen: 249 km
Le Havre: 179 km

airport

Beauvais airport: 126 km
Paris CDG: 202 km
Paris Orly: 216 km

train station

Abbeville 18 km