Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Size: Medium

Opening dates

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

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

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 358

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass.

• Pitch Size: Greater than 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
• Junior Tents
• All-terrain Buggy
• Gas BBQ Provided

Important information

Exceptions

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

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €3.50 per day

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: Yes

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

• 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

The fishing town of St Gilles Croix-de-Vie is a short drive away and is home to popular markets held 3-4 times a week. For livelier resorts, try Les Sables d'Olonne and St Jean de Monts, located south and north to the parc respectively. Windsurfing is one of the activities available on the lake at Apremont, where there are also the ruins of a Renaissance castle. Then for something totally different, why not pay a visit to Le Grand Parc, Puy du Fou, approximately 90km away, with fantastic falconry displays and chariot races?

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French, English, Dutch, German, Spanish and Italian.
• Other services: Fax, photocopier, stamps, postbox, phone cards, newspapers, cigarettes, washing tokens, postcards and tennis court hire.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (Bar - €8.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard

Shops

• Minimarket: Open 10/05/2012 - 24/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 10/05/2012 - 24/09/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Outdoor - Plancha grill, open twice a week in July and August Childrens Menu. Location: Adjacent to the pool area. Open 10/05/2012 - 31/08/2012

• Take-away: Burgers, chips, home-made fresh pizzas, salads, sandwiches, special dish of the day, roast chickens Open 10/05/2012 - 22/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Large bar area. Open 07/04/2012 - 24/09/2012 Location: By the pool
• Bar Open 10/05/2012 - 22/09/2012

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 30/06/2012 - 03/09/2012
• Children's Disco: Open 01/06/2012 - 08/09/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Discos, quizzes, karaoke, sports, family evening entertainment, live music, illusionists, dance shows, clown, vendean folklore. Open 01/06/2012 - 08/09/2012
• Television Room: Some Sky channels but mainly local channels are available.
• Games Room: Two pool tables, table football, three arcade machines and three pinball machines.

Laundry

• Washers: 8 x machines €5.00 per load
• Dryers: 4 x machines €5.00 per load

Sanitation

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

Additional Information: €20 deposit required for 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 07/04/2012 - 24/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 1.60m
• Size: 230m2

Second pool

• For: Toddlers. Open 07/04/2012 - 24/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.40m to 0.40m
• Size: 36m2
• Waterslides: Small slide for small children (1 x slides) Restrictions: Parents have to supervise
• Bridge going across the pool seperating toddlers pool, plus a waterfall

Third pool

• For: Slide/Chute pool. Open 07/04/2012 - 24/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 1.20m
• Size: 36m2
• Waterchutes: (2 x chutes) Restrictions: Parental supervision required
• Waterslides: (2 x slides) Restrictions: Parental supervision required and must be able to swim
• Lagoon style pool with rock feature at the back of the pool

Fourth pool

• For: All the family. Open 07/04/2012 - 24/09/2012 (Covered Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 1.10m
• Size: 150m2
• Swimmers only in the mornings

Fifth pool

• For: Small children. Open 07/04/2012 - 24/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 0.20m
• Size: 19m2
• Waterslides: Small slide for babies (1 x slides) Restrictions: Under 5 yrs of age only

Extra information

• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• Must shower and use footbath before entering pool. No smoking, pets, chewing gum, food & drink or shoes allowed

Regulations: T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required, No suncream allowed

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Crafts, sports etc.

Languages spoken: French, English, German, Dutch

• Open 01/06/2012 - 08/09/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

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

Canoeing

• Open 24/04/2012 - 25/09/2012
• €20 deposit required, parental supervision required

Pedalos

• Open 24/04/2012 - 25/09/2012

Rowing Boats

• Open 24/04/2012 - 25/09/2012

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the campsite, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 25.0 km from the campsite

Diving Lessons

• Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Lesson charge: €30.00
• Once a week in high season

Sports

Tennis

• Open 24/04/2012 - 25/09/2012
• 2 full size courts, Tarmac.
• Charge: €6.50 / hour
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 24/04/2012 - 25/09/2012
• 6 tables
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Grass

Basketball

Volleyball

• Open 24/04/2012 - 25/09/2012
• 1 court

Archery

• Open 07/04/2012 - 15/09/2012
• Equipment hire available: Yes

Quad biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 13.0 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

• Supervised: Yes
• Lessons available: Yes
• Helmets available
• €21.00
• Open 29/05/2012 - 25/09/2012

Pony-trekking

• Supervised: Yes
• Lessons available: Yes
• Helmets available
• €8.00
• Open 29/05/2012 - 25/09/2012

Fishing

• Open 24/04/2012 - 25/09/2012
• Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 12.0 km from the campsite Fresh water fishing (Perch, roach, rudd, tench, carp, pike.)

Golf

• Golf des Fontenelles in Coex 8 km away from site, special price for Garangeoire customersNo golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 11.00 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 22 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 07/04/2012 - 24/09/2012
• Adults: €35.00 / week €8.00 / day
• Children: €35.00 / week €8.00 / day
• Mountain Bikes: €35.00 / week €8.00 / day
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available (€5.00)
• child seats available
• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 3.0 km from the campsite

Specialist Activities

• Qualified coaches organise soccer coaching sessions 5 days a week (from 5 years of age) with matches organised for all ages. Walks of interest - maps available from reception.

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: 12.0km
• Nearest river: 20.0km
• Nearest lake: Direct access

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: St Julien des Landes: 2.0km

Places of Interest

• St Gilles Croix de vie: 26km
• Challans: 30km
• St Jean de Monts: 43km
• Ile de Noirmoutier: 78km
• Nantes: 84km
• La Rochelle: 90km

Attractions

Aquarium La Rochelle

Large aquarium with fish from around the world. An array of different viewing methods from tanks, torch pools and panoramic tunnels.

Le Grand Parc du 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.

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

Planéte 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

Château de Talmont St Hilaire

Located on a rock, surrounded by water, the fortress of Talmont played an important part in the defense 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.

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.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From La Mothe-Achard: Take the D12, following signs for ‘St-Julien’ and ‘St-Gilles’. When you get to St-Julien, turn right opposite ‘La Jaunay’ bar in the village centre onto the D21, sign-posted ‘La Garangeoire’. The campsite entrance is about a mile beyond this on the right-hand side (take care as it is discreetly sign-posted). Take the second entrance to the site on the right, 100 metres after the first entrance.

Airport(s)

• La Rochelle (LRH): 102km
• Nantes (NTE): 73km
• Poitiers (PIS): 200km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 387km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 421km
• Le Havre: 480km
• Roscoff (RSC): 412km
• St Malo (STM): 277km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: La Mothe Achard, 7km
• Services to: La Roche, Nantes, Paris, Bordeaux, la Rochelle

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

• 
  
  Loft - 3 bed
• 
  
  Horizon - 3 bed
• 
  
  Horizon Midi - 3 bed

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

• 
  
  Eclipse - 3 bed
• 
  
  Classic Tent
• 
  
  Safari Tent

Children's clubs

• 
  Fun Station For All - ages 4 to 12 years Open 21/05/2012 - 24/06/2012
• 
  Leo's Fun Station - ages 4 to 6 years Open 25/06/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Mac's Fun Station - ages 7 to 9 years Open 25/06/2012 - 31/08/2012

• 
  The Station - ages 9 to 12 years Open 25/06/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Mini Fun Station - ages 6 months 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.