Deploying a crew to the EPR2 site at Gravelines? Tell us your dates, headcount and vehicle needs and we will source long-stay housing across Gravelines, Dunkirk and Calais.
EDF plans two EPR2 reactors of about 1,600 megawatts each alongside the existing six units at the Gravelines station, on land spanning Gravelines, Craywick, Loon-Plage and Bourbourg in Nord. Decree 2026-807, signed 20 August 2026, authorises the site preparation works: earthworks, ground reinforcement, site access, car parks, the intake channel and relocation of the rail terminal. The separate decree that authorises building the reactors themselves is still pending, EDF applied on 30 June 2026, and the final investment decision for the six-reactor programme is expected by the end of 2026.
French trade press puts peak site employment at around 6,000 people, and La Voix du Nord reported a peak of 8,000, so treat it as a range. The local information commission cites an EDF estimate of about 5,000 temporary housing units needed at peak, drawing on Flamanville 3 and Hinkley Point C. Gravelines had 11,430 residents at the 2023 census, so the practical catchment runs through Dunkirk, Calais and Saint-Omer. A Grand Chantier EPR2 territorial programme launched in June 2025 includes a temporary housing working group and a 2026 call for projects funding worker accommodation.
We source long-stay accommodation for teams with confirmed work at Gravelines, matched to your gate and access route rather than a generic Dunkirk search.
We assess practical locations across Gravelines, Dunkirk and Calais based on your actual site access, commute, crew size, parking and accommodation standards rather than a generic city search.
We can source for specialist rotations, staggered arrivals, multi-month assignments and extensions as packages move through the programme, subject to live availability.
We look for accommodation with kitchens, laundry, reliable WiFi, parking and suitable bedroom configurations for sustained assignments.
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| Accommodation type | Team of 5: est. cost/week | Team of 8: est. cost/week |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate housing / serviced apartments (multi-week booking) | €1,600–€2,300 | €2,500–€3,500 |
| Hotel rooms (standard rate, no long-stay discount) | €2,700–€3,700 | €4,100–€5,700 |
