005 Notte prima del Traghetto (Gravelines - Francia in Camper)

In this fifth installment of my journey north, I find myself in Gravelines, northern France, for a final strategic stop before leaving the continent. I chose to park in a free public parking lot in the town to take advantage of the coin-operated laundromat, which is useful for taking care of all my laundry for the upcoming crossing. This village's location is ideal, just twelve kilometers from the port of Dunkirk, where I'll be catching the ferry to England. Nearby, I also found a very convenient loading and unloading area, which in 2026 costs just two euros a token, allowing me to set off with my camper in perfect condition for the next leg. Gravelines is a charming fortified town famous for its star-shaped walls designed by the engineer Vauban. The official language is French and the historically predominant religion is Catholic. Local history is marked by major naval battles between the French and Spanish and by the legend of the processional giants, folkloric figures paraded to celebrate the community's identity and resistance. Among the country's most iconic landmarks are the Petit Fort Philippe lighthouse, which stands out on the North Sea coast, and the distinctive Belfry, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which, along with the navigable canals, defines the region's typical military architecture. WARNING FOR NEW VIEWERS: In the description above, you may find sentences globalized by mentally retarded people. This is because they were created using artificial intelligence, drawing from millions of influencers photocopied from one another. It's an interesting experiment, to say the least. :) BUT THERE'S MORE... Don't forget that the Le Puntine del Mondo channel isn't my job. I don't get a cent from YouTube; in fact, this channel has been demonetized for life, and no one has ever found out why. So, be thankful for what's there; I don't know if there are any YouTubers who would do it for free. :) BUT WHAT IF... Do you have to complain? Isn't it okay for me to work instead of constantly driving around in my camper? Finally, starting today, you can pay for my fuel and support me while I stop working and go wherever you want via bank transfer or PayPal! You can send your complaint directly to: [email protected], and we'll send you a quote and bank details. OFFICIAL WEBSITE WITH GPS MAP: https://www.lepuntinedelmondo.it PRODUCT REVIEW REQUEST: [email protected]