Overview

At a Glance

In the sublime southern Ardèche region, between Provence and the maze of deep valleys and soaring mountains that make up the Cévennes lies this wonderfully situated holiday resort, within 80 hectares of landscaped grounds overlooking the peaks of southern France. The climate here is warm, with sunny afternoons and mild evenings making for long, carefree summer days. The summits of the Cévennes are made up of a succession of natural plateaux, sometimes green like the Mont Aigoual or criss-crossed by lakes and rivers. The main square of your holiday village is where the fun is centred, with shops, bars and restaurants radiating outwards. At the foot of a striking terrace built of local stone there is an exhilarating complex of pools and waterchutes – there's even an artificial river - surrounded by your pastel coloured holiday villas. Inventive children's clubs and first rate sports facilities make this a hard place to leave.

Parc Size: Medium

Opening dates

09/04/11 - 29/10/11

Number of apartments: 545

Important information

Exceptions

• Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

Price Includes

End of stay cleaning (except kitchen), bed linen, towels, cleaning kit, television and free parking. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort. Please note: We don’t have our own couriers in resort, but the staff at reception are friendly and helpful and will be able to advise you on any queries you may have.

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

Popular activities include tennis, walking and hiking, cycling and mountain bike riding, plus canoeing and kayaking and even 4x4 off-road excursions. Further afield however, you're in easy reach of the amazing cities of Cannes and Nice, absolutely worth the trip (if you can find the time!).

On site

The following facilities are available:

• A security/cleaning deposit is required
• Preferred payment method: Maestro, Switch, Visa, MasterCard only as no cash or cheques accepted
• Outdoor parking available
• Dogs are allowed (€55 per week or €9.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate)
• Launderette
• Washing machines
• Drying machine

Reception

• Languages spoken: German, English, Spanish, French
• Other services: Information, post, messages, urgent repair assistance. Colline district reception open 24 hours during French school holidays.
• WiFi available
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

Shops

• Beauty salon
• Banks, pharmacy and souvenir shops in Ruoms, 10 km away. Service station in Grospierre, 4 km away.

Dining

• Restaurant
• Pizzeria: Location: In the heart of the village

Bars

• Bar Location: Village centre
• Bar Location: Bowling alley in the castle
• Bar Location: Bar-disco in the castle

Discos

• Children's Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Varied activities for adults including dance classes, various fitness sessions, sporting activities and walks in the daytime, concerts, games and shows in the evenings. Childrens shows and festivals on weekends during French school holidays. Small farm offering an introduction to animal species.

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: Family pool in the Colline district. Open 09/04/2012 - 29/10/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 1.50m
• A 650-m2 landscaped aquatic area with jets, counter-current swimming and water bubbles. Entrance in the form of a beach

Second pool

• For: Children's paddling pool in the Colline district. Open 09/04/2012 - 29/10/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.30m to 0.30m

Third pool

• For: 120m long artificial river in the Colline district. Open 09/04/2012 - 29/10/2012 (Outdoor)

Fourth pool

• For: Family pool in the Vallon district. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012 (Covered Heated)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 1.80m
• Size: 70m2

Fifth pool

• For: Family pool in the Colline district. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.00m to 3.50m
• Size: 350m2

Sixth pool

• For: Paddling pool in the Colline district. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012 (Outdoor)

Spas

• Sauna
• Jacuzzi
• Spa Esthetic salon, depilation, chiropodist, face care and essential oils massage by appointment. Independent of Pierre & Vacances services

Extra information

• Some of the pools are supervised

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Manual activities, team games, sports, walks, music workshops etc.

Languages spoken: French, English

Additional Info

3-35 mnths club open 11/6 - 10/9/11, €150 for 6 session package, €30 for 3.00 hr session, not pre-bookable. Operates 6 days out of 7 from Sunday afternoon to Friday, 09:00 - 18:30.

Le SpOt for 13 - 18 yrs is a room for teenagers only (adult free), where they can meet up during the day and evening, open from 15:00 - midnight. There is a lounge with a widescreen TV, a soft drinks machine, mixing tables, lights and a dance floor. In the afternoon there are sports tournaments, theatre courses, multimedia activities. In the evening, there are parties with several theme nights like White Nights, thrill, disco and Disney. Please note: At all times, they will be supervised by a professional co-ordinator, so that parents won’t have to worry about a thing!

3-5 yrs club open all season, €80 for 6 session package, €16 for 3.30 hr session 2/7 - 3/9/11, (free rest of season) pre-bookable. Operates 6 days out of 7 from Sunday afternoon to Friday, 09:00 - 12:30 and 15:00 - 18:30.

6-8 yrs & 9-12 yrs clubs open 9/4 - 7/5, 2/7 - 3/9 & 22/10 - 29/10/11, €80 for 6 session package, €16 for 3.30 hr session 2/7 - 3/9/11, (free rest of season) pre-bookable. Operates 6 days out of 7 from Sunday afternoon to Friday, 09:00 - 12:30 and 15:00 - 18:30.

13-15 yrs open 9/4 - 7/5, 2/7 - 3/9 & 22/10 - 29/10/11, €90 weekly package 2/7 - 3/9/11 (free rest of season), pre-bookable. Operates 6 days out of 7, from Saturday afternoon to Friday, 10:30 - 18:30.

Sports

Tennis

• 7 full size courts
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

Football

Playground

Jogging

Skateboard/rollerskating

• 1400m² rollerblading area

Gymnasium

Archery

Quad Biking

Boules

Horse Riding

• Lessons available: Yes

Minigolf

Cinema

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Mountain Bikes available
• Cyclo-cross trail available

Excursions

• Type: Excursions to explore the area, four-wheel-drive rides and photo safaris

Specialist Activities

• 10-lane bowling alley at the chateau
• Circus: 2/7 - 3/9/11, for 6-12 yrs. Prices from £40, for 5 x one hour lessons, depending on age, pre-bookable
• Rollerblading: Courses available in July and August, from 6 yrs. Prices from €75 - €130 depending on course (2009 prices)
• Adventure area (independent of Pierre & Vacances): rock climbing, abseiling, monkey bridge, Nepalese bridge etc.
• Ardeche Motor Sports which is open from April to September. Has quad bikes, motorcycles, go carts etc. Lessons available. Independent of Pierre & Vacances
• A footpath in the village to discover the flora and fauna, in partnership with the WWF which is fun and educational
• Miniature port with small boat rides for young and old
• Horse riding: Courses available in July and August, from 5 yrs. Prices from €95 - €210 depending on age and course (2009 prices)

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:

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Grospierre: 4km

Activities

Canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, rock-climbing, four wheel drive Jeep rides, caving and cave tours, paragliding, go-karts, quadbikes, motorcycles and buggy hire, bungee jumping etc

Attractions

From the chestnut forests of the Cévennes to the fir forests of the Tanargue, the limestone of the Bas Vivarais and volcanic plateaus of the Massif Central, the Ardèche has always been a welcoming land of refuge. You will be able to explore all its gorges, caves and sinkholes. The Ardèche Gorges: this deep canyon is a magnificent sight from the pretty road along the northern banks of the river. The road starts in Vallon Pont d'Arc, the area’s biggest tourist centre, 10 km from Grospierres. One of France’s most remarkable sites is a few kilometres from the Rouret Estate: the Païolive Wood (*** listed site). This small wood is covered with weird rock formations and impenetrable shrubs. Pont d'Arc. Aven d'Orgnac (30 km) is a natural site tracing a history that began 110 million years ago, when time shaped a fantastic underground world. The prehistory museum presents the prehistoric heritage of the Ardèche and beckons you to discover our ancestors’ life and activities. Balazuc (18 km): a medieval village typical of southern Ardèche, a scenic village ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. It is perched on a rocky spur and surrounded by ramparts and cliffs (20 km south of Aubenas). The Madeleine and Huguenots Caves for those interested in rock art and caving. The Alphonse Daudet Museum in St Alban-Auriolles (4 km). Ruoms Gorges (9 km). Chauvet Cave in Vallon Pont d’Arc (13 km), fabulous conservatory of prehistoric times. The cave, which was discovered in 1994, is the world’s oldest decorated cavern, with over 400 rock paintings that are 30,000 years old.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From Paris: A6 motorway until Lyon, then take the A7 motorway and exit at Montélimar nord, and follow Aubenas, Le Teil, Villeneuve de Berg, Vogüe, Ruoms and Grospierres directions. Cross Grospierres Gare, go on the D111 during 4 km and turn at your left. Then follow the indications. From the south: Go until Nîmes, then take the N106 and exit at Alès. Take the D904 Aubenas direction crossing Saint Ambroix. Take the D111 until Grospierres and follow the indications.

Airport(s)

• Nimes (FNI): 101km
• Montpellier (MPL): 123km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Ales, 45km

Accommodation

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Children's clubs

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

About the region

While the region offers many modern resorts, it is the unspoilt beauty and sleepy Mediterranean ambience and wonderful coastline that make the region so special.