Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Medium

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 28/04/2012 - 09/09/2012

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

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 353

• Shade: Some have some

• Surface: Grass.

• Pitch Size: 80-100m2

• Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Available with Eurocamp

• Rumble Trucks
• Babysitting
• Linen Hire
• Charcoal BBQ Provided
• All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 6 per mobile home
• Charcoal barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: No

Accessibility

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

Local Events

Printemps des Musees occurs in Paris at the beginning of May, when most museums offer free entry; the Fountain show at Versailles from 26th March to 28th September features the lavish fountains accompanied by classical music, while the Joan of Arc Festival in Reims celebrates St Joan with historical shows and depictions during June.

Out and about

The D-Day landing beaches are a must-see, and are very easily reached from Houlgate. There are many WWII museums in easy reach too, one of which houses the Bayeux Tapestry, in Bayeux. The port town of Caen is also close by, as well as the fashionable resort of Deauville, perfect for shopping and eating out. After your history lessons, why not visit the Aquarium Vivarium at Trouville-sur-Mer?

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French and English.
• Other services: Internet card, fax machine, post box and stamps.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (All over site - €5.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• Minimarket: Open 30/04/2012 - 09/12/2012

• Main shop: Open 30/04/2012 - 09/12/2012

• Giftshop: Open 30/04/2012 - 09/12/2012

• Bread can be ordered daily.

Dining

• Restaurant: Restaurant/Bar Childrens Menu. Location: At the bar Open 01/05/2012 - 30/09/2012

• Take-away: Pizza, chips, burgers, chicken, sausages, sandwiches Open 13/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Small modern bar with brasserie Open 01/05/2012 - 30/09/2012 Location: Overlooking the pool

Other

• Animation Team: Children's arts and crafts, sporting activities, disco, karaoke nights (which can get a bit lively), concerts (from classical music to blues), shows. Open 29/06/2012 - 29/08/2012
• Television Room: French TV only
• Games Room: 2 pool tables, football machine, arcade games, pinball machines.

Laundry

• Washers: 5 x machines €5.00 per load
• Dryers: 3 x machines €2.00 per load

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets
• Children's Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks
• Irons (€20.00 deposit required)

Additional Information: 20€ charge for irons is a deposit.

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 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.20m to 2.00m
• Size: 210m2
• Waterchutes: Small chute, curvey (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Young children must be accompanied by adult.
• Waterslides: Children's slide (1 x slides) Restrictions: Under 10 years of age
• Small slide

Second pool

• For: Toddlers. Open 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.60m to 0.60m
• Size: 60m2
• Waterslides: Fast slide (2 x slides) Restrictions: Young children must be accompanied by adult.
• Children's slide

Third pool

• For: Family. Open 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012 (Covered Heated)

Fourth pool

• For: Family. Open 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012 (Indoor/Covered Heated)
• Cold water Jacuzzi

Spas

• Jacuzzi Open 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012.

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• No large slides or chutes at this parc

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

Charge for pool pass: €10

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Arts and crafts and sporting activities

Languages spoken: French,English, Dutch

• Open 29/06/2012 - 29/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 23.0 km from the campsite

Diving Lessons

• Open 15/07/2012 - 30/08/2012
• Lesson charge: €10.00

Sports

Tennis

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/09/2012
• 1 full size court, Asphalt
• Charge: €8.00 / hour
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/09/2012
• 4 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• Surface: Grass

Badminton

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/10/2012
• 1 court
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Basketball

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/09/2012
• 2 courts, Grass

Volleyball

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/09/2012
• 1 court
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Archery

• Open 29/06/2012 - 29/08/2012

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Abseiling

• Abseiling not available on the campsite, nearest abseiling is 15 km from the campsite

Pony-trekking

• €2.00
• Open 15/07/2012 - 30/08/2012

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 2.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 1.0 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 2 playgrounds

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 25 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 29/04/2012 - 16/09/2012
• Adults: €45.00 / week €10.00 / day
• Adult bikes available
• helmets available
• €150 deposit required

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: Houlgate 1.0km
• Nearest river: 15.0km
• Nearest lake: 20.0km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Houlgate: 1.0km

Places of Interest

• Houlgate
• Cabourg: 6km
• Deauville/Trouville: 14km
• Pont L'Eveque: 24km
• Luc Sur Mer: 32km
• Honfleur: 37km
• Bayeux: 63km
• Rouen: 106km
• Mont St. Michel: 159km
• Paris: 203km

Attractions

Aquarium Vivarium de Trouville

600m² of exhibition floor space. Over 70 tanks representing sea life from around the world. Also animals and insects from the rainforests around the world. There is also a gift shop.

Festyland

Leisure park for all ages. There are rides for smaller children and families. A Viking battle is held every day in July and August. Free parking. Souvenir shop and a variety of restaurants.

Zoo Cerza

This zoo has the animals in their natural environment. Over 50 hectares of enclosures. Great observation points allow the visitor to observe the lions and other large cats. A mini-train is available to take you on a tour of the zoo. Free parking, restaurants, take-aways and a souvenir shop.

Zoo Jurques

Zoo set in 10 hectares of land. Many species of animals and you can watch as the animals are fed.

Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest. It is over 900 years old and is 70 metres long with 58 different episodes.

Château de Henry Fontaine

13th Century Château which has been preserved as a family home. Architectural styles are Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassical. A magnificent collection of Renaissance paintings, porcelain and furniture are on display.

Musée de Normandie

This museum opened to the public in 1963 and focuses its collections on the following: the History of Normandy, archeology and ethnography.

Château de Creully

Château de Creully became a VIP overnight House during WWII after Montgomery captured it. The château can be visited by private arrangements. Close by is Creully castle which is another fascinating place to visit.

Naturospace

Opened in 1999, Naturospace is 800m² of tropical paradise. The temperature is controlled at 28 degrees and the visitor can stroll the 200 metres of paths whilst admiring the tropical plants. There are also over 50 species of butterflies in Naturospace.

Calvados Père Magloire

Guided visits of the calvados museum with tastings available. Discover all there is to know about apple brandy (calvados) and its associated craft.

Musee du Debarquement

The museum has a mission to tell younger generations about the events of 6th June 1944. The museum was created in 1953 and is built on the site of the artificial harbour. Guided tours are available in English and German. A visit lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. Souvenir gift shop at the museum.

Le Mémorial de Caen

The Caen Memorial was born out of an idea to create a place reflecting on world wars. The museum places the emphasis on emotions of war. There is a park where you can stroll around. Interactive data terminals. Video and book shop. Restaurant, bar and giftshop. Free Parking. Around half a million visitors each year.

Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale

Small museum dedicated to the second world war. Displays of miliatary weapons and uniforms.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From Caen Cabourg: On the Caen peripherique (ring road), follow signs for the A13 signposted Paris Deauville and Trouville.Take exit 29 off the A13 signposted Houlgate/Dives/Cabourg. At the roundabout go straight on and follow the road as it bears right. After approximately 2 miles, you will approach a roundabout: with a McDonalds on the corner. Go straight-ahead passing a 'Super U' supermarket on your left and an 'Intermarche' on your right. Follow this road through four sets of traffic lights. You then enter a one way system. Where the road forks, bear left, stay in the right hand lane and bear right, following the coast with the ocean on your left for approximately 1 mile. At the next set of traffic lights continue straight on. After 400m you will reach the centre of town. Take the right turn here which is signposted to camping la Vallee. Follow this road going straight over the roundabout. Take the next right turn which is also signposted to the campsite. Follow the road around and take the 1st right turn off the roundabout. Cross over the train tracks and the campsite will be on your left in 50m.

Airport(s)

• Dinard (DNR): 205km
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG): 228km
• Paris Orly Airport (ORY): 228km
• Beauvais (BVA): 192km
• Caen airport (CFR): 44km
• Deauville airport: 14km

Port(s)

• Zeebrugge (ZEI): 436km
• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 35km
• Calais Ferry (CAL): 321km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 154km
• Dieppe: 159km
• Le Havre: 73km
• Oostende: 405km
• Roscoff (RSC): 371km
• St Malo (STM): 203km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Trouville, 13km
• Services to: Deauville, Trouville

Getting There

With airports at Paris and Dinard, fly drive is an option or for those preferring to drive, choose the channel tunnel, or ferries to Calais, Caen or Cherbourg.

Accommodation

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

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  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

• 
  Fun Station For All - ages 4 to 12 years Open 02/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Mini Fun Station - ages 6 months to 5 years Open 21/05/2012 - 01/07/2012
• 
  Mini Fun Station Learn to Ride - ages 3 to 6 years Open 21/05/2012 - 01/07/2012

About the region

With easy links to the main channel ferry ports and four regional airports, travelling to your holiday destination is quick and easy. Superb beaches, Aqualand waterpark, Nausicaa - the world's largest aquarium and la Cite de la Mer make this a great destination. From fashionable seaside resorts, wonderful walks and rolling countryside to World War 1 battlefields and D-Day beaches, this is a region of contrasts.