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This brand-new Eriba camper van is based on a Volkswagen Crafter 5.99 m long. Its exterior colours (white-red, white-blue or white-grey metallic) are reminiscent of those of the Eriba Touring caravans. The interior is just as elegant, with felt lining on the walls, nautical parquet flooring and modern furniture with coloured surfaces. All with lighting that combines direct and indirect light. All with a choice of three upholstery trims.

The interior layout is fairly compact. In terms of bedding, this camper van has a transverse bed measuring 200 cm x 136 cm on a plate base at the rear of the vehicle. In the lounge area you’ll find a two-seater bench and an extensible table. The side kitchen, complete with fridge, has been well thought out so that it can be used both inside and out. The bathroom is compact and functional. There’s plenty of storage space, with cupboards on the sides of the vehicle and under the bed.

A connected camper van

The Eriba Car is a connected camper van. Thanks to the Eriba Connect application, you can control the lighting, air conditioning and heating from your smartphone.

An over-equipped vehicle

The Eriba Car 600 starts at €77,990. Available with two engines (177 bhp or 140 bhp), it is particularly well equipped in its First Edition version (177 bhp engine, reversing camera, automatic gearbox). The First Edition pack, however, pushes the price up to €86,560.

Vehicle size :
Length 5.99 m
Width 2.07 m
Height 2.67 m

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Our campsites with pitches in the Netherlands

Cities of Art and History

A first visit to the Netherlands usually begins with a stroll along the canals of Amsterdam. The Dutch capital has a lot to offer, starting with its canals lined with narrow gabled houses. The city boasts 75 kilometres of canals spanned by more than 1,000 bridges. Art lovers will love Amsterdam. The city is home to some of the finest museums in Europe, including the Rijksmuseum, which houses paintings by the great Flemish masters, including Rembrandt’s famous Night Watch.

In a different style, Rotterdam is an open-air museum of contemporary architecture. Completely razed during the Second World War, the city was rebuilt in the second half of the 20th century. As a result, the city boasts some original buildings, such as its impressive covered market. As night falls, photographers will be delighted to snap a few shots of the skyline that stretches around the Erasmus Bridge, a sight not to be envied in Manhattan.

The seat of Parliament, The Hague is often referred to as the political capital of the Netherlands. This seaside resort with its old-fashioned charm is dotted with Art Nouveau buildings that bear witness to its opulence in the early 20th century. The Scheveningen district is undoubtedly the most elegant on the seafront, with its luxurious hotels. When visiting The Hague, be sure to visit the Mauritshuis. This museum houses one of the finest collections of Dutch painters.

While art is usually experienced in the cities, one of the country’s most important museums is located in the heart of the 5,400-hectare De Hoge Veluwe National Park. The Kröller-Müller Museum houses collections spanning the 19th and 20th centuries. Among other things, it has a large number of paintings by Van Gogh, making it a must-see for admirers of the painter with the severed ear during a camping holiday in the Netherlands.

As well as the big cities of the West, the Netherlands has a plethora of pretty little towns, less famous than Amsterdam but still full of charm, such as Maastricht. Nestling among the rolling hills of Limburg, Maastricht has a rich heritage dating back to the Romans.

Camping in the Nature in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is famous for its vast fields of tulips, which stretch as far as the eye can see during the spring flowering season. The Keukenhof gardens, near the town of Lisse, offer one of the world’s largest floral displays, with millions of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils in bloom, creating a dazzling show of colour that will delight photographers. But this is just one aspect of the Netherlands’ natural riches. The north-east of the country boasts superb landscapes of lakes and canals that criss-cross the lush green countryside. Elegant traditional sailing boats, the Skutsje, sail on these lakes, and you can also hire boats without a licence to explore these vast stretches of water and discover the North of the Netherlands from a different angle.

The Netherlands is also home to some stunning coastal landscapes, most notably the Wadden Sea National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique park is famous for its expanses of mudflats, dunes and diverse wildlife, offering visitors the chance to explore unspoilt coastal ecosystems and discover a variety of migratory birds. In the north of the Netherlands lies a string of islands known as the Wadden Islands, some of which can be visited and are ideal for long walks on fine sandy beaches. The island of Texel, the largest, can be reached by ferry.

De Hoge Veluwe National Park, with its 5,400 hectares inland, is an oasis of unspoilt nature. Located in the Veluwe woodlands, the park is renowned for its vast expanses of forest, moorland and dunes. Visitors can explore the park by bike (1,800 bikes are available free of charge to take advantage of the 40 km of cycle paths that criss-cross the park), following the many signposted trails, or set out to discover the local wildlife, including deer, wild boar and foxes. De Hoge Veluwe is the perfect destination for a camping holiday in the Netherlands, surrounded by nature.

cheese country

Let’s be honest, you don’t go to the Netherlands for the food. The country does, however, have a few surprises in store for food lovers. Cheeses such as Gouda and Edam are high on the list of Dutch gourmet specialities. If you get the chance, visit one of Holland’s folkloric cheese markets (Kaasmarkt). The one in Alkmaar is a must!

Don’t forget the mills

Les moulins font définitivement partie des clichés qui circulent le plus sur les Pays-Bas. Avec plus de 250 moulins, essentiellement répartis dans l’Ouest du pays, serait dommage de ne pas en admirer quelques-uns lors de vos vacances en camping en Hollande. C’est à Kinderdijk que vous trouverez le plus beau paysage de moulin des Pays-Bas. Ces 19 moulins destinés à assécher les polders sont classés au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO composent un des grands classiques des paysages hollandais. Nul doute que vous ferez une des plus belles photos de vos vacances en camping aux Pays-Bas.

Our campsites in the Netherlands

A selection of the best campsites in the Netherlands for holidays in a caravan, tent or motorhome.

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A paradise for walkers and sports enthusiasts

With 1,250 kilometres of Grande Randonnée (GR) trails and 5,300 kilometres of Promenades et Randonnées (walks and hikes), Aveyron is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Ask at your campsite reception. They’ll be able to tell you which are the most beautiful walks around you. The region is also a delight for lovers of white-water sports and the great outdoors. The hiking trails are ideal for mountain biking, while the Dourbie, Tarn and Lot rivers are ideal for canoeing. The cliffs and rocky outcrops of the region are also renowned among rock-climbing enthusiasts. At the confluence of the Tarn and Dourbie rivers, Millau is famous for paragliding. In the evening, as the sun sets, it’s not unusual to see dozens of sails colouring the blue skies of southern Aveyron.

Camping le Muret, between the Viaur and Aveyron gorges

Camping Le Muret is a small campsite with 44 places, including 34 camping pitches, in the heart of the Ségala countryside. This is authentic countryside, nicknamed the land of 100 valleys because of its location between the Aveyron and Viaur valleys. The small lake at the heart of the campsite adds to the charm of the place, especially at the end of the day when the rays of the setting sun are reflected on its surface. The campsite restaurant serves local produce to remind you that Aveyron is also a land of good food.

Camping le Val de Saures between Lot and Truyère rivers

Situated at the confluence of the Lot and Truyère rivers, Val de Saures campsite awaits you in the village of Entraygues in Aveyron, a delightful medieval town. It offers 103 places on 96 pitches spread over 2.6 hectares of shady grounds. Close to the shops, it’s the ideal destination for motorhome users, who won’t need to move their vehicle to get to the village.

Campsite Via Natura les Cerisiers near Millau

At the entrance to the Gorges du Tarn, Les Cerisiers is a delightful campsite on a human scale with 80 places, including 70 camping pitches. A member of the Via Natura association, this campsite nestles in an exceptional natural setting at the entrance to the Gorges du Tarn. It is set in 2.5 hectares of wooded grounds. There are some 300 trees of around fifty different species. The Tarn, which borders the campsite, offers a pleasant swimming beach for all the family.

Campsite in Aveyron with heated swimming pool: Les Prades in the Gorges du Tarn

Camping Les Prades enjoys an idyllic location in the spectacular Gorges du Tarn. It has two private beaches where you can go swimming or children can play in the river. Although it has a unique natural environment, this 4-star campsite also has all the comforts you could wish for, with a heated swimming pool, spa, bar and restaurant.

Camping le Roc qui Parle in the Dourbie valley

Le Roc qui Parle campsite nestles in an exceptional setting in the heart of the unspoilt Dourbie valley. The campsite slopes down to the river Dourbie, where campers can enjoy a refreshing swim. Two kilometres away, the village of Nant offers shops and restaurants in the shadow of its medieval covered market. The campsite offers 70 spacious, green pitches.

Campsite with swimming pool in the dourbie valley: les 2 Vallées at the gates of the village of Nant

Just outside the village of Nant, in the Dourbie valley, you’ll find Les 2 Vallées campsite. This campsite has a heated swimming pool and access to the Durzon river which runs alongside. The village of Nant is within walking distance of the campsite. It is a charming medieval village with shops (butcher’s, baker’s, supermarket, etc.) and several restaurants around the medieval covered market in the centre of the village. It will be particularly attractive to motorhome owners, who won’t have to move their vehicle during their stay in Aveyron.

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Derived from the SpaceTourer, the exterior of Citroën’s new van takes on the silhouette and colour of the legendary Type H, thanks to the work of Italian coachbuilder Caselani, while retaining the comfort and technology of today’s vehicles. For the interior, Citroën turned to Slovenian interior designer Bravia. The Type Holidays has a pop-up roof that allows you to stand upright in the vehicle, and offers sleeping accommodation for two, a bench that opens to form a bed, two side doors, a kitchenette and a folding table.

A diesel-powered van

While Stellantis, Citroën’s parent company, has already announced the discontinuation of certain vehicles such as the Berlingo and SpaceTourer in petrol or diesel mode, the Type Holidays will be offered in two diesel versions (a 145 bhp 2.0 BlueHDi in manual mode, and a 180 bhp 2.0 BlueHDi in automatic mode).

With its blend of retro design and modern technology, the all-new Type H is sure to win over its audience. There is one small downside, however: its price. We’ll have to wait until it goes on sale in early 2024 to find out the final price, but initial rumours suggest a figure of around €90,000. A relatively high price compared with the competition. Will the vintage charm be enough to take the plunge? The answer will be in the first half of 2024. Citroën hopes to deliver the first models before the summer of 2024. So we should be seeing a few of them on French campsites.

Type Holidays on the Citroën website.

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A selection of campsites with less than 100 places and a swimming pool

We offer you a selection of small campsites in France and Europe with a swimming pool. You will find these campsites in all regions of France, from Brittany to the Côte d’Azur, via the Dordogne or the Ardèche, as well as in Italy or the Netherlands.

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The festival is open to visitors for one day, but you can also camp on site if you wish and take part in the various activities by entering your Combi in the parade, for example.

Camping places or entrance tickets can be booked on the VW Bus Festival website for €29 for the 3-day festival. Additional people will have to pay 15€ (for over 18s) or 7€ for 6-17s (free for under 6s). Visitors will be charged €5 for the day.

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World War I memorial sites near your campsite in Pas-de-Calais

The First World War had a profound effect on the Pas-de-Calais. It must be said that fighting took place there during the 4 years of the conflict. On the frontline that crosses the Pas-de-Calais, it was mainly British troops, with soldiers coming from all over the Common Wealth, and German troops who fought each other throughout the war, which explains the numerous monuments dedicated to the soldiers of the Common Wealth. At Vimy, you can visit the Canadian Memorial to the 66,000 Canadian soldiers who died on the Pas-de-Calais front. Not far away, at the foot of the hill of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, you can visit the history centre of the 14-18 Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Memorial. This museum looks back at the First World War in the Pas-de-Calais through the 90 km of frontline from 1914-1918. With emblematic objects, unpublished photographs, period films and animated maps, this museum helps us to better understand this war.

The Ring of Memory was built on the same site. The ring is 345 metres long, 56 metres of which are in the air. It bears the names of the 580,000 soldiers who died in the Pas-de-Calais between 1914 and 1918. These names are listed in alphabetical order, without distinction of nationality or rank.

Not far away, in Arras, the Carrière de Wellington (Wellington Quarry) recalls an often overlooked episode of the First World War. This quarry lies 20 metres under the cobbles of Arras where, for 6 months, the British prepared their spring offensive of 1917. They had the idea of transforming the city’s chalk quarries into a real underground barracks for up to 24,000 soldiers in order to launch a surprise offensive on 9 April 1917. Guided tours take you 20 metres underground to discover this incredible network of galleries. Allow 1h15 for the visit. Note that the temperature in the galleries is constant: 11°. So don’t forget to take a little wool, even if it’s hot outside! After the visit, if you wish, you can extend the experience by having a real English breakfast 20 metres underground!

World War II sites to be visited from your campsite in Saint-Omer

The town of Saint-Omer played a special role during the Second World War. In Eperlecques, close to your campsite in Saint-Omer, the Germans used a blockhouse as one of the main launching bases for the V1 and V2 missiles that bombed London during the last years of the war. Although bombed several times by Allied troops, the blockhouse has always remained standing. It is the largest blockhouse in Northern France. During your visit, you will learn all you want to know about the V1 and V2 and will be able to see two of these missiles on their launch pads. The Eperlecques blockhouse should have been part of a series of sites in the north of France, since in 1943, not far from Saint-Omer, in Helfaut, the Coupole was built, a gigantic underground bunker, consisting of hundreds of metres of gallery. It owes its name to the half-sphere of reinforced concrete 77 metres in diameter and 5.5 metres thick that covers it.

It was to have become a V2 launch base, but Allied bombing and the Normandy landings delayed and then cancelled its commissioning. Today it is a centre of memory and history that allows you to better understand the war. The former launch complex is now dedicated to the conquest of space. It now houses a 360° bubble which, thanks to 3D technology, plunges you into space for a more realistic journey.

The fortress of Mimoyecques, a stone’s throw from your campsite on the Opal Coast

Discover the fortress of Mimoyecques from your campsite in the Pas-de-Calais. It was also part of the German missile launching network during the Second World War. It is located near the coast, not far from the site of the two Capes. It was built in 1943 to house a new type of weapon, the V3. With its 5 cannons, it was to be able to send 1500 shells per day to London. A visit to the site will delight military history enthusiasts. Especially as the site has a double interest. Carved into a chalky massif, the fortress of Mimoyecques is also a remarkable natural site where over 500 bats nest.

In addition to your discovery of the historical sites of the Second World War in the Pas-de-Calais, make a small diversions to Dunkirk during your camping stay in the Pas-de-Calais. Four years before the Normandy landings, Dunkirk was the site of Operation Dynamo, which evacuated more than 300,000 Allied soldiers from France to England in less than 10 days. The Dunkirk 1940 museum retraces this important episode of the early days of the Second World War. The museum presents a rich collection of military maps, photographs, weapons and uniforms.

Campsites in the Pas-de-Calais around the sites of the First and Second World Wars

A selection of campsites with touring pitches for caravans, tents and motorhomes in the Pas-de-Calais.

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Find the full programme of festivities on the website (only in french, sorry) www.cerf-volant-berck.com.

Campsites in Hauts-de-France near Berck

A selection of campsites with touring pitches in the Hauts-de-France région, near Berck.

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