Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Small

Opening dates

Site open: 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 215

• 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
• Junior Tents
• All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Charcoal 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: 1

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

Close to the parc there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to choose from. The Atlantic Toboggan water park is in easy reach of the parc, a firm family favourite, as is the Feeling Forest; an adventure park with various assault courses, trampolines, mini golf and more. Not forgetting the fabulous sandy beaches, namely Sables d'Olonne, popular with families and watersports enthusiasts alike.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French and English.
• Other services: Fax machine, photocopier, telephone, postcards, stamps and postbox.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (Bar area - €3.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• Minimarket: Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

• There is no real shop on this site, only a small bakery which supplies bread and milk

Dining

• Restaurant: Modern. Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: At the front of the campsite Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

• Take-away: Pizzas, burgers, chips, mussels, sandwiches, salad. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Recently refurbished and extended (2012) Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 Location: By the pool.

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 01/06/2012 - 31/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Activities for all the family such as bingo, quizzes, discos, aquagym. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Television Room: French
• Games Room: Pinball and various arcade games.

Laundry

• Washers: 3 x machines €4.50 per load
• Dryers: 1 x machines €3.50 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 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 1.50m
• Size: 200m2

Second pool

• For: Toddlers. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 0.40m
• Size: 80m2
• Childrens play structure in shape of a ship including tunnels and slides

Third pool

• For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Outdoor - crazy river Heated)
• Depth: From 1.00m to 1.00m
• Jacuzzi is attached to the crazy river

Fourth pool

• For: Slide/Chute pool. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.20m to 1.20m
• Size: 50m2
• Waterchutes: Two gentle bends and one sharp bend with high sides (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 7
• Waterslides: (2 x slides) Restrictions: Only children older than 7

Fifth pool

• For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Indoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.30m to 1.50m
• Size: 90m2
• Jacuzzi and a water mushroom in childrens area

Spas

• Sauna Sauna not available on the campsite, nearest sauna is 12.0 km from the campsite.
• Whirlpool Open 01/05/2012 - 11/09/2012. Outside
• Jacuzzi Open 01/05/2012 - 11/09/2012.
• Spa Sauna and steamroom

Extra information

• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• No shoes, smoking, eating, drinking, running, chewing gum, water pistols or flippers

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

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Games, competitions and sports.

Languages spoken: All welcome but main languages are French and English.

• Open 03/07/2012 - 26/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 8.5 km from the campsite

Rowing Boats

• Rowing Boats not available on the campsite, nearest Rowing Boats is 25.0 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 5.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• Open 01/05/2012 - 11/09/2012
• 1 full size court, Hard court
• Charge: €3.00 / hour
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 01/05/2012 - 11/09/2012
• 3 tables

Football

• Football not available on the campsite, nearest football is 6.0 km from the campsite

Squash

• Squash not available on the campsite, nearest squash is 30.0 km from the campsite

Gymnasium

• Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

Quad biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking 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 5.5 km from the campsite

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 12.0 km from the campsite

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 12.00 km from the campsite

Driving Range

• No driving range on the campsite, nearest driving range is 6.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 0.3 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 2 playgrounds

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 16 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 2.5 km from the campsite

Specialist Activities

• Aquagym

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 300.0meters
• Nearest river: 12.0km

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

From Challans: When driving from Challans, heading to St Jean-de-Monts on the D753, you will drive through a small village 'Le Perrier'. Approx. 3km after Le Perrier you arrive at a round about. Instead of taking the second exit, which is sign posted to St Jean de Monts, take the third exit which is sign-posted Les Sables d’Olonne and St- Gilles-Croix-de Vie. Continue straight on until the next roundabout where you take the first exit. Continue to the next roundabout, here you take the second exit still heading for Les 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 . 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 continuing until you reach a roundabout signposted ‘St-Hilaire de Riez/Centre Ville’ turn left here. You will pass a ‘Marché U’ supermarket on your left, as well as several campsites. Camping Les Ecureuils is 0.5 mile along this road on your left-hand side.

Airport(s)

• La Rochelle (LRH): 148km
• Nantes (NTE): 86km
• Poitiers (PIS): 240km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 379km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 412km
• Le Havre: 472km
• Roscoff (RSC): 403km
• St Malo (STM): 268km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: St 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

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

• 
  
  Eclipse - 3 bed
• 
  
  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

• 
  Fun Station For All - ages 4 to 12 years Open 21/05/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Mini Fun Station - ages 6 months to 5 years Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012
• 
  Learn to Swim - ages 1 to 5 years Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

• 
  Mini Fun Station Learn to Ride - ages 3 to 6 years Open 28/04/2012 - 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.