Les Tours St Amans-des-Cots Site no: MC012

At a Glance

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• Lively
• Lively
• Golf course
• Near lake
• Football
• Other sports
• Fishing

On the shores of the beautiful Lac de la Selves, an impressive parc in beautiful unspoilt countryside.

Set on steep terraces on the shores of Lac de la Selves, Les Tours is located between the Auvergne and Lot valleys. It has a relaxing atmosphere, and lovely views from many pitches. Grassy slopes edge the shores of the lake, where you can sunbathe or hire a pedalo or canoe. The main facilities, including bar and restaurant, overlook the lake and the parc boasts a lazy river. The parc is four miles from St Amans-des-Cots.

Setting: Countryside

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

Mobiles open 14/05/2010 - 03/09/2010

Tents open 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 275

Shade: Some have some.

Surface: Grass.

Tent Privacy: Hedges separate the pitches.

Mobiles privacy: Hedges separate the pitches.

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
Walking Notes
Charcoal BBQ provided
Free Canoe Hire

Important information

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

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 Prestiges and Vistas

Out and about

Close by are the stunning Truyère gorges and a number of reservoirs created from damming the river, which allow watersports and fishing. Espalion is steeped in history with its old 13th century red sandstone bridge for pedestrians and a small renaissance château. The pretty village of Estaing is half an hour’s drive away.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: English, French and Dutch.

Other services: Phone cards, washing tokens, fax machine, tourist information, postbox Internet available WiFi available (€5.00) Credit cards accepted: Mastercard and Eurocard

Shops

Minimarket: Details not known Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Traditional rustic style serving basic, simple food. Location: Overlooking playarea and lake. Open 20/05/2010 - 01/09/2010

Take-away: Pizza, snack, chips Open 20/05/2010 - 01/09/2010

Bars

Bar Bar with snack bar available all day. Large room with tables and chairs, 2 pool tables and arcade games. Open 20/05/2010 Location: Overlooking the pool, lake and play area.

Discos

Children's Disco: Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Other

Animation Team: Sport, karaoke, dancing, cabaret, activities and quizzes.. Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

Games Room: Pool, table football, pinball, arcade machines.

Laundry

Washers: 3 x machines €5.00 per load

Dryers: 2 x machines €3.00 per load

Sanitation

Hot Showers
Baby Baths
Toilets
Children's Toilets

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.

First pool

For: All the family. Open 01/06/2010 - 01/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.00m to 1.80m

Size: 625m2

Second pool

For: Toddlers (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.00m to 0.40m

Size: 36m2

Third pool

For: Plunge pool (Outdoor)

Waterslides: Half lazy river, half water slide. Open only in high season and then only in the afternoons (2 x slides) Restrictions: Must be over 1 metre tall

Waterslides:

1 x slides

Extra information

Lifeguard - High Season
Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

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

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

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Arts and crafts, games etc.

Languages spoken: English and French

Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Watersports

Windsurfing

Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Hire charge: €6.00

Canoeing

Open 17/07/2010 - 30/08/2010

Hire charge: €5.00

Pedalos

Open 17/07/2010 - 30/08/2010

Hire charge: €5.00

Sports

Tennis

2 full size courts, Hard court.

Charge: €4.00 / hour

Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

4 tables

Badminton

Open 20/05/2010 - 07/09/2010

2 courts

Equipment hire available: Yes

Volleyball

Open 20/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

2 courts

Equipment hire available: Yes

Boules

Site arranged tournaments available

Fishing

Fresh water fishing( Trout, perch and carp.)

A permit is required

Charge: €4.00 /

Golf

No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 9.00 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

2 playgrounds

Specialist Activities

Tree climbing, aquagym, gymnastics, zip-wire

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.

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

Nearest lake: Direct access

Shopping

Nearest town/village: St Amans: 5km

Places of Interest

Estaing: 5km
Laguiole: 20km
Espalion: 30km
Conques: 41km
Aurillac: 53km
Rodez: 56km

Attractions

Château du Colombier

Medieval garden with walk through bear and wolf park

Chateau de Calmont

Perched on a volcanic rocky peak, The Chateau named Calmont d'Olt is the centre of an exceptional Beauty spot. It is about 1000 years old and around the year 1400 because of Ravages resulting the one hundred years war in Rouergue, and the advent of new weapons, the outer wall fortifications were built. It is now a place of animation based on the chateau's past battles. Also received the trophy of tourism

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Nimes airport: 287km

Toulouse airport: 221km

Rodez airport: 68km

Montpellier airport: 228km

Clermont Ferrand airport: 180km

Public Transport

Local Railway: Rodez SNCF, 60km

Services to: Paris and Toulouse

The Auvergne and the Ardèche offer incredible views of mountains and valleys in abundance. Popular for kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts, there is always a medieval town in easy reach around which to stroll.