Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Small

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 19/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Tents open: 19/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 172

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass.

• Pitch Size: 80-100m².

• Tent Privacy: No separation

• Mobiles privacy: No separation.

Available with Eurocamp

• Linen Hire
• Gas BBQ Provided

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Gas barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €2.90 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

The town of St Pierre d'Oléron is close to the parc and is home to the island's main museum exploring Ile d'Oléron's history and culture. Just beyond are Jardins Botaniques de la Boirie botanical gardens. Famous Fort Boyard can be seen from Ile d'Oléron, but you can get a bit of a closer look on one of the regular boat trips. Take in some more of the island's sights on 'Le Petit Train' which departs from St Trojan les Bains a short drive away.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French, German, English, Dutch
• Other services: Phonecards, stamps
• WiFi available (Reception and bar areas - €2.00)

Dining

• Snack bar: Open 26/05/2012 - 09/09/2012

• Take-away: Pizza, sausage, chips, sandwiches Open 10/06/2012 - 03/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Open 10/06/2012 - 09/09/2012 Location: Bar is very small and situated in a marquee near to reception

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 29/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Sports, shows, music, dancing, karaoke.. Open 01/07/2012 - 29/08/2012
• Television Room: tv

Laundry

• Washers: 3 x machines €5.30 per load
• Dryers: 1 x machines €4.30 per load

Sanitation

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

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 - 05/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 1.55m
• Size: 144m2

Second pool

• For: Children and toddlers. Open 01/05/2012 - 05/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.45m to 0.45m
• Size: 15m2

Third pool

• For: Slide/Chute pool (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 1.10m
• Size: 42m2
• Waterslides: (3 x slides) Restrictions: Must be over 6 yrs

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace

Regulations: Shorts not allowed, T-shirts not allowed, Parental supervision required

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Sports and games

Languages spoken: Several

• Open 01/07/2012 - 29/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 3.0 km from the campsite

Canoeing

• Canoeing not available on the campsite, nearest Canoeing is 3.0 km from the campsite

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the campsite, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 3.0 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 3.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• Tennis not available on the campsite, nearest tennis is 3.0 km from the campsite

Table Tennis

• Open 03/05/2012 - 23/09/2012
• 1 table
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch

Squash

• Squash not available on the campsite, nearest squash is 17.0 km from the campsite

Beach volleyball

• Beach volleyball not available on the campsite, nearest beach volleyball is 3.0 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 3.0 km from the campsite

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 3.0 km from the campsite

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 3.00 km from the campsite

Driving Range

• No driving range on the campsite, nearest driving range is 3.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 3.0 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 8 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• Adults: €41.00 / week €10.00 / day
• Children: €41.00 / week €10.00 / day
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available (€1.00)
• child seats available (€1.00)

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: Plage de Foulerot / Plaisance 3.0km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: St Pierre d'Oléron: 3.0km

Places of Interest

• Marennes: 9km
• La Palmyre: 27km
• Royan: 40km
• Saintes: 50km
• Ile d'Oleron: 50metres
• La Rochelle: 64km
• Cognac: 78km

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 Rochefort: Follow the D733 until Saint-Agnant on to the D123, follow for 10km passing Marennes close by. Turn right on to the D728, after 3km turn right on to the D26. At the Viaduc D'Oleron turn left onto the Viaduc D'Oleron and follow this for 12km, as you enter the Ile D'Oleron the road will change to the D734. At Sainte Pierre D'Oleron you will see a large E.Leclerc hypermarket on your right. Turn right at the next roundabout, the third exit signposted for 'Bois Fleurie/Aeroport'. 300m past the airport turn right and immediately left. Domaine D'Oleron is 400m along on your left.

Airport(s)

• Bordeaux (BOD): 173km
• La Rochelle (LRH): 76km
• Nantes (NTE): 211km

Port(s)

• Bilbao (BIL): 498km
• St Malo (STM): 392km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Rochefort, 50km
• Services to: Paris, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Saintes

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

• 
  
  Horizon Midi - 3 bed
• 
  
  Horizon - 2 bed
• 
  
  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.