Parking Esplanade Mariette

has now become paid parking, change has been communicated to Campercontact.

Busy general parking lot. In the middle of the city. Free parking so far. Municipality is busy installing pay gates. Not pleasant, very curious public around camper. Was alone against wall. Left the terrain in the evening, did not feel comfortable enough for an overnight stay.

It is indeed just a large parking lot without facilities. No camping behavior allowed. We were there with 1 other camper. Fairly quiet, only some returning partying English people at night. Excellent base for the old town (be sure to visit the museum castle and crypt under the basilica and take a walk around the fortresses) and fishing port (largest in France). Shops close by.