Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Small

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 12/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Tents open: 12/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 196

• Shade: None have any.

• Surface: Dust.

• Pitch Size: Less than 80m2

• Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Available with Eurocamp

• Babysitting
• Linen Hire
• Gas BBQ Provided

Important information

Exceptions

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

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

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: 2

Accessibility

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

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

Take your pick of sandy beaches, all within striking distance of the park. The ever-popular Atlantic Toboggan water park is a great family choice at Merlin Plage with an array of pools, slides and picnic areas. Ten miles from the park is the town of Challans, with a popular market every Tuesday. St Gilles Croix-de-Vie is home to a busy port and an array of eateries, situated about 12km away.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French and English.
• Other services: Phone cards, fax and postbox and laundry tokens
• WiFi available (In the bar - Free)
• Credit cards accepted: All types
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• There is a small shop with take-away 300mtrs from site

Dining

• Take-away: Pizza, burgers, chips Open 17/05/2012 - 02/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Modern bar that plays loud music. Has arcade games, pinball machines and two pool tables. Open 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 Location: Near the campsite reception.

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 24/05/2012 - 02/09/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Day: table tennis & pool competitions. Evening: family quizzes, face painting, discos, karaoke, bingos. Once a fortnight there is a Magic Show.. Open 01/07/2012 - 30/08/2012
• Television Room: BBC, Sky sports, most Sky TV channels.
• Games Room: Pinball, arcade games and two pool tables.

Laundry

• Washers: 2 x machines €4.00 per load
• Dryers: 1 x machines €4.00 per load

Sanitation

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

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 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 1.50m
• Size: 182m2
• Lagoon style pool with rocks in centre and surrounding pool and a waterfall. Shallow toddler area which is roped off

Second pool

• For: Slide/Chute pool. Open 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.00m to 1.50m
• Size: 64m2
• Waterchutes: Twisty with high sides (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 6 accompanied by an adult
• Waterslides: Fairly steep with bumps (2 x slides) Restrictions: Only children older than 6 accompanied by an adult
• Sourrounded by rocks

Third pool

• For: All the family. Open 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 (Indoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.00m to 1.50m
• Size: 120m2
• Waterchutes: Twisty with a corkscrew (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 6 accompanied by an adult
• Jacuzzi attached, wall painted like an aquarium

Spas

• Jacuzzi

Extra information

• Sunloungers
• Sun Terrace
• No smoking, drinking, eating, littering, loud music or pets

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

Charge for pool pass: Free

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Painting, mini olympics, tennis.

Languages spoken: All

• Open 01/07/2012 - 30/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 9.0 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 9.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Table Tennis

• 2 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

Basketball

Volleyball

Horse Riding

• Horse riding is not available on the campsite, nearest horse riding is 6.0 km from the campsite

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 13.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 0.4 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 0.4 km from the campsite

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 La Pège Direct access
• Nearest river: 12.0km
• Nearest lake: 25.0km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: St Hilaire de Riez: 6.0km

Places of Interest

• St Gilles Croix de Vie: 4km
• St Jean de Monts: 14km
• Challans: 19km
• IIe de Noirmoutier: 41km
• Nantes: 75km
• La Rochelle: 136km

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 4.5km 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 next roundabout take the first exit. Continue to the next roundabout taking the 2nd exit heading for Sables d’Olonne. Follow this road for about 2 miles and you will come to the village of Orouet. Turn right at the Oasis restaurant/hotel (half hidden just after the pottery). If you drive out of Orouet, you have gone too far! Drive along a winding country road, passing Camping Les Genets on your left and continue until you reach a roundabout, take the 3rd exit. You will pass a Marché U supermarket on your left as well as several campsites. Camping Sol a Gogo is 3/4 mile along this road on the right hand side after Camping Les Ecureuils.

Airport(s)

• La Rochelle (LRH): 147km
• Nantes (NTE): 86km
• Poitiers (PIS): 239km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 378km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 412km
• Le Havre: 471km
• Roscoff (RSC): 402km
• St Malo (STM): 265km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, 3km
• 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

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  Horizon Midi - 3 bed
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  Horizon - 2 bed
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  Classic - 3 bed

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  Horizon - 3 bed
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  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

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

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.