Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Highlights

• A superb pool complex will keep everyone entertained

• Take a short stroll to the magnificent beach nearby

• hildren will enjoy the excellent play area

Whether you like to play in the pool or explore the excellent beaches nearby, this lively parc is an excellent option.

The high point of many people’s holiday here is the wonderful swimming pool complex with its sun terraces, outdoor pool, choice of water-slides, heated indoor pool and even a jacuzzi. And yet, the magnificent beach at Merlin Plage is just a short stroll away, with the beaches of St Jean de Monts just a little further. Even so, superb swimming facilities and wonderful beaches are only a small part of the reason for coming to this super parc. There is an excellent children’s play area here, and activities are first class too, with lively regular entertainment in the bar throughout the season, sometimes going on quite late in high summer. There are also several restaurants open nearby in the height of the season. Some of our pitches are across a road from the main parc facilities.

Neighbouring pitches are available to book on this parc.

Parc Size: Medium

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012

Tents open: 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 444

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Dust.

• Pitch Size: 80-100m2

• Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Available with Eurocamp

• Linen Hire
• Gas BBQ Provided
• Junior Tents
• Rumble Trucks
• Babysitting
• All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Exceptions

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

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €2.00 per day

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 2

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

Local Events

If you like music it's worth visiting the world music Festival at Vivonne, where musicians from around the world take part in this annual festival of world folk music, from 13th to 16th May. Also the jazzellerault Festival at Charellerault, from 20th to 29th May, or the free jazz and blues concerts of theRendez-vous de L'Erdre in Nantes, 26th to 28th Aug.

Out and about

The pools and waterslides at the Atlantic Toboggan water park are sure to delight families of all ages, located at Merlin Plage, St Hilaire. A coastal drive to spend an afternoon or full day at the pretty fishing town of St Gilles Croix-de-Vie is definitely worthwhile, with plenty of places to eat and a market 3-4 days a week. Approximately 26km away is the Renaissance Château d'Apremont, where there's also a lovely lakeside beach.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French, English and German.
• Other services: Telephone cards, launderette tokens and fax machine.
• WiFi available (All throughout the campsite - Free)

Shops

• Supermarket: Open 14/05/2012 - 11/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 14/05/2012 - 11/09/2012

Dining

• Take-away: Pizzas, burgers, chips, roast chicken, hotdogs. Open 14/05/2012 - 04/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Big, British orientated bar. Open 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 Location: By swimming pool

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 14/05/2012 - 07/09/2012
• Children's Disco: Open 25/05/2012 - 02/09/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Karaoke, quizzes, family disco, themed evenings, concerts, magic shows, face painting, aqua-aerobics.. Open 14/05/2012 - 07/09/2012
• Television Room: tv
• Games Room: Pool, table soccer and computer games.

Laundry

• Washers: 5 x machines €4.00 per load
• Dryers: 4 x machines €4.00 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 - swimming, paddling and Slide/Chute pool incorporated into one.. Open 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.30m to 1.50m
• Size: 450m2
• Waterchutes: Twisty (1 x chutes) Restrictions: If children younger than 7 years use the waterslides they must be accompanied by an adult.
• Waterslides: There are three slides in total, two have 3 lanes each which are approximately 7 metres long. The other one is a lower slide with 1 lane which is approximately 4 metres long (7 x slides) Restrictions: If children younger than 7 years use the waterslides they must be accompanied by an adult.
• Lagoon style pool with mushroom water fountain and bridges to the slides

Second pool

• For: All the family. Open 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 (Covered Heated)
• Depth: From 1.00m to 1.50m
• Size: 65m2

Spas

• Jacuzzi

Extra information

• Sunloungers
• Sun Terrace

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

Charge for pool pass: No charge

Activities

The following activities are available:

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 9.00 km from the campsite

Canoeing

• Canoeing not available on the campsite, nearest Canoeing is 18.00 km from the campsite

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the campsite, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 12.00 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 9.00 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• 1 full size court, Tarmac.
• Charge: €8.00 / hour
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• 3 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Sandy

Badminton

• Open 15/05/2012 - 10/09/2012
• 1 court

Volleyball

• Open 15/05/2012 - 10/09/2012
• 1 court

Quad Biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 5.00 km from the campsite

Boules

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 3.50 km from the campsite

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 5.00 km from the campsite

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 5.00 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 2 playgrounds

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 12 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 0.05 km from the campsite
• Superb cycling tracks around the site. Cycle hire available, 50mtrs from the site, between May and September

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 des Mouettes 350.0meters
• Nearest river: 12.0km
• Nearest lake: 25.0km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: St Jean-de-Monts: 7.5km

Places of Interest

• St Jean de Monts
• Challans: 18km
• St Gilles Croix de Vie: 18km
• IIe de Noirmoutier: 26km
• Nantes: 74km
• La Rochelle: 151km

Attractions

Sealand Aquarium de Noirmoutier

A good aquarium with an excellent selection of fish from around the world including warm and cold water fish plus a number of tropical aquariums

Le Grand Parc Puy du Fou

A reconstruction of an 18th century village with villagers in costume. The ruins of a 13th century chateau where you can watch a fabulous falconry display or see the Vikings at war. You can spend hours wandering the grounds and gardens. The evening show is an incredible open-air night show with 850 people and 50 horsemen.

Zoo des Sables d'Olonne

Only a short distance from the enormous Atlantic beaches, the zoo at Les Sables d'Olonne is the home to hundreds of animals living in a luxurious setting. Animals include penguins, monkeys, otters, lions, tigers and pandas.

Planète Sauvage

Animal Safari park where you can discover more than 2000 animals by car as you drive through over 100 hectares of park.

Futuroscope

Theme park for media and technology.

Translation headsets are available

Oceanile

This waterpark in the heart of Noirmoutier is over 37000m and has more than 20 aquatic amusements. With slides and waves there is plenty to ensure that the whole family is entertained.

Le Vélo Rail

This journey through the countryside is on a 'vélo rail' which runs on old train lines. 10 kilometres of track can be explored for up to 4 hours.

Château de Talmont St Hilaire

Located on a rock, surrounded by water, the fortress of Talmont played an important part in the defence of Poitou against the invading Normans. Years later, several kings of France were made welcome along with Richard the Lion Heart during the crusade years. Nowadays you can attend medieval demonstrations during the festival period.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

When driving from Challans heading towards St Jean de Monts on the D753 you will drive through a small village called Le Perrier. Approx 4.5 km after Le Perrier you arrive at a roundabout. Take the 3rd exit signposted Sables D’Olonne and St Gille-Croix-de-Vie (not the 2nd exit for St Jeans-de-Monts). Continue straight and at the first roundabout take the 2nd exit straight on. At the first roundabout take the first exit. Continue to the next roundabout taking the 2nd exit heading for Sables D’Olonne. Follow this road for about 3km and you will come to the village of Orouet. Turn right at the Oasis restaurant/hotel (half hidden just after the pottery, sign-posted Les Mouettes, Les Becs). If you drive out of Orouet, you have gone too far! Drive along a winding country road for about 3/4 mile and you will see Camping Le Clarys Plage on your left just past Camping Les Genets and Acapulco.

Airport(s)

• Tours (TUF): 248km
• La Rochelle (LRH): 149km
• Nantes (NTE): 76km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 381km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 415km
• Le Havre: 474km
• Roscoff (RSC): 406km
• St Malo (STM): 271km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: St Gilles Croix de Vie, 4km
• Services to: Nantes

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

• 
  
  Sunlight - 2 bed
• 
  
  Horizon - 2 bed
• 
  
  Horizon - 3 bed

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

• 
  
  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

• 
  Fun Station For All - ages 4 to 12 years Open 21/05/2012 - 01/07/2012
• 
  Leo's Fun Station - ages 4 to 6 years Open 02/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Mac's Fun Station - ages 7 to 9 years Open 02/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

• 
  The Station - ages 9 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
• 
  Learn to Swim - ages 1 to 5 years Open 21/05/2012 - 01/07/2012

• 
  Tumble Tots - from crawling to 5 years Open 21/05/2012 - 13/07/2012
• 
  Mini Fun Station Learn to Ride - ages 3 to 6 years Open 21/05/2012 - 01/07/2012

About the region

From picturesque Bois de la Chaize to pine-fringed Sauveterre, there are enough wonderful beaches to try somewhere different each day of your holiday. Kids love the Planete Sauvage safari park near Nantes. Puy de Fou theme park and Oceanile water park is great for thrills. Chateau des Enigmes provides treasure hunt fun. With superb fishing, golf, miles of footpaths and cycle tracks, plus historic villages, there's plenty to do away from the beach.