Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Medium

Opening dates

Tents open: 21/04/2012 - 15/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 387

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Dust and gravel.

• Pitch Size: Greater than 80m².

• Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Available with Eurocamp

• Linen Hire
• Junior Tents
• Gas BBQ Provided

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 6 per mobile home
• Site will allow 1 family per pitch (parents and children).
• Gas barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Parking away from pitch

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €8.00 per day

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: Yes

• Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Eclipse and Sunlights

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 1

Accessibility

• This Parc has facilities for disabled people. Please contact our Customer Sales Staff for more information.

Local Events

The spectacular Tour d'ile de Re Yacht Festival is held on 7th May; the Bordeaux Fete de Vin, a celebration of the region's most famous export runs from 1st to 4th July; Francofolies celebrates French music ans song at La Rochelle between 12th and 17th July, and the weekly Summer Music Festival is held at Pauillac from 22nd July to 26th August.

Out and about

St Martin de Ré is the closest town to the parc and is a really nice place to browse the shops and relax at the cafés. The small, traditional village of La Flotte is a short drive away, with narrow streets and pretty houses, and worth the trip for your souvenir from its popular market. Further afield is La Rochelle, with its aquarium, cathedral, restaurants and gardens, well worth a day out.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: Dutch, English, French and German.
• Other services: Currency exchange.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (All over the site - €5.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• Supermarket: Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012

• Minimarket: Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Simple restaurant with a family atmosphere. Overlooks the swimming pool. Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: Part of the swimming pool complex, in the centre of the site. Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012

• Take-away: Pizzas, desserts, drinks, crepes, sandwiches, chips. Also mussels and paella. A menu board is displayed in the bar. Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Small bar which is part of the restaurant. Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012 Location: Part of the swimming pool complex, in the centre of the site.

Other

• Animation Team: In July and August there is a full daytime programme and some evening entertainment. In low season occasionally there is evening entertainment.. Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012
• Television Room: French
• Games Room: Pool table, table tennis, table soccer in the TV room. There is also a library.

Laundry

• Washers: 6 x machines €4.00 per load
• Dryers: 3 x machines €4.00 per load

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets
• Children's Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks
• Irons

Additional Information: €50 deposit required for iron

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

• For: All the family. Open 01/05/2012 - 25/09/2012 (Covered Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 1.60m
• Size: 100m2

Second pool

• For: All the family. Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.40m to 1.60m
• Size: 98m2

Spas

• Sauna Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012.
• Jacuzzi Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012.
• Spa Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012. Spa, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, massage area and fitness suite (due to open in May 2010) New spa, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, massage area and fitness suite (due to open in May 2010)

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Sunloungers
• Sun Terrace
• Pools are closed between 12:00 and 14:00, No slides or chutes at this parc

Regulations: Bracelets required, Shorts not allowed, T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required, Swim cap required

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Games, arts and crafts

Languages spoken: French, English

• Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 0.1 km from the campsite

Canoeing

• Canoeing not available on the campsite, nearest Canoeing is 0.5 km from the campsite

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the campsite, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 2.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• Tennis not available on the campsite, nearest tennis is 0.2 km from the campsite

Table Tennis

• Open 03/04/2012 - 26/09/2012
• 5 tables

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Astroturf

Badminton

• Open 03/04/2012 - 26/09/2012
• 1 court

Squash

• Squash not available on the campsite, nearest squash is 25.0 km from the campsite

Basketball

• Open 03/04/2012 - 26/09/2012
• 1 size court, Astroturf

Volleyball

• Open 03/04/2012 - 26/09/2012
• 1 court

Beach volleyball

• Open 03/04/2012 - 26/09/2012

Gymnasium

• Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012
• Charge: €8.00 / hour

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 1.0 km from the campsite

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 6.0 km from the campsite

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 20.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 18.0 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 5 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 09/04/2012 - 25/09/2012
• Adults: €42.00 / week €12.00 / day
• Children: €32.00 / week €10.00 / day
• Mountain Bikes: €48.00 / week €14.00 / day
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available (€1.00)
• child seats available (€1.00)

Excursions

• Type: Tours of the island with guide, cruises to Fort Bovard, Ile d'Aix and la Rochelle

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest beach: Gros Jonc Direct access

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Le Bois Plage: 2.0km

Places of Interest

• La Rochelle: 10km
• Marennes: 65km
• Lucon: 73km
• Niort: 73km
• Ile d'Oleron: 74km
• Royan: 95km
• Saintes: 96km
• La Palmyre: 99km
• Cognac: 100km

Attractions

La Rochelle Aquarium

Park with exhibitions/information about Marine life and also a Park with hundreds of parrots and butterflies and different animals.

Musee Ernest Cognacq

The Hôtel de Clerjotte houses the most beautiful civil architecture of Île de Ré - the museum Ernest Cognacq - which is extending and modernising. From 2007, the renovated museum will offer a new museographic approach of the works of the great military engineer Vauban. Exhibition and conference rooms, documentation centre, educational service and bookshop will be open to the public.

L'Arche de Noe

Bird and nature reserve with over 250 species - guided tours are possible.

Brandy distilleries

Visit the cognac distilleries of Martell and Hennessy. Most of the distilleries offer a tour explaining the process plus a free tasting.

Must be over 12 years old to visit the brandy distilleries

La Palmyre Zoo

Zoo with over 1600 animals

Le Petit Train de Saint Trojan

Le Petit Train de St Trojan is a 12 km round trip through the surrounding countryside. In summer, there are special routes where you can view the sun rising over the horizon. Trains depart every 45 minutes in high season.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From La Rochelle: you need to be on the N237 following signs for the Laleo airport and Ile de Re. 500 yards after the airport turning, you reach the toll at the start of the Sablanceaux bridge. After the bridge (4 km long!) head straight on until you reach a roundabout, at which you must take the second exit towards Le Bois Plage, also signposted with ‘Autres Directions’. Continue on this road (D201) for approximately 10km, past Ste Marie en Re and through 2 roundabouts always following signs for Bois Plage. At the third roundabout take the third exit, signposted for Gros Jonc and the campsite, "Interlude". The site entrance is about 0.5 km up this road on the left hand side.

Airport(s)

• La Rochelle (LRH): 20km
• Nantes (NTE): 166km
• Poitiers (PIS): 157km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 457km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 490km
• Roscoff (RSC): 481km
• St Malo (STM): 346km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: La Rochelle, 15km
• Services to: Les Sables/La Roche/Nantes/Bordeaux

Getting There

Regional airports at Nantes and La Rochelle make fly drive an easy option. Alternatively, ferries to St Malo, Caen, Cherbourg and Roscoff are available.

Accommodation

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  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

About the region

Gironde, Gascony and The Pyrenees offer all you could want from gastronomic delights to spectacular scenery and even surfing.