Le Ranc Davaine St Alban Site no: MC013

At a Glance

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• Action and Adventure
• Action and Adventure
• Football
• Gym
• Other sports
• Waterslides
• Horse riding

Perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, this parc is within easy reach of the popular areas of the Ardèche. A combination of excellent parc facilities, and a peaceful location, make this parc an excellent choice for an active family holiday. Just three miles from St Alban, the whole family will appreciate the waterpark with covered pool, jacuzzis, waterslides and sauna. There is a private path leading to a nearby riverside beach. The parc has a lively atmosphere in high season, when you can enjoy the extensive programme of entertainment organised by experienced animateurs. Local traffic may be heard.

Setting: Countryside

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

Mobiles open 01/05/2010 - 11/09/2010

Tents open 08/05/2010 - 11/09/2010

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 430

Shade: Some have some.

Surface: Dusty

Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
Walking Notes

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: 5

Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Prestiges and Vistas

Out and about

The rugged Ardèche provides plenty of outdoor sports, including rock-climbing, canoeing, pot holing and mountain biking. For those who want to enjoy the stunning scenery, the Pont d’Arc, a natural arc of rock carved out by the River Ardèche, is eight miles away, and the Ardèche Gorge is only a short drive away.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: French and English

Other services: Fax, stamps, post box, internet. Internet available WiFi available (€5.00) Credit cards accepted: Visacard and Mastercard

Shops

Twice a week in high season there is a large selection of 'visiting' stalls

Minimarket: Details not known Open 15/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 15/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Family restaurant. Location: Next to the pool. Open 15/03/2010 - 14/09/2010

Take-away: Pizzas, chicken, salads and chips Open 15/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

Pizzeria: Location: Adjacent to the restaurant - open weekends in low season Open 20/06/2010 - 12/09/2010

Bars

Bar Pool and satellite TV. There is now a large entertainment area on an outside terrace in the bar area Open 15/03/2010 Location: Next to restaurant

Discos

Adult's Disco: Open 23/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

Other

Animation Team: Every night there is a show. Twice a week there is a main show by the Animation Team.. Open 01/07/2010 - 12/09/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

Games Room: Flipper, pool, video games.

Laundry

Washers: 6 x machines €5.50 per load

Dryers: 2 x machines €5.50 per load

Sanitation

Hot Showers
Baby Baths
Baby Changing Facilities
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 (Indoor with retractable roof Heated)

Depth: From 1.10m to 2.00m

Size: 128m2

Second pool

For: Children. Open 01/04/2010 - 11/09/2010 (Indoor with retractable roof Heated)

Depth: From 0.40m to 0.40m

Size: 50m2

Third pool

For: All the family (Outdoor)

Depth: From 0.60m to 1.80m

Size: 220m2

Fourth pool

For: All the family and plunge pool (Outdoor)

Depth: From 0.20m to 1.30m

Size: 630m2

Spas

Sauna Open 30/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

Jacuzzi Open 30/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

Extra information

Lifeguard - High Season
Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

Regulations: Shorts 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

Mini club = 5-11 years. Ado club = 11-17 years

Languages spoken: French, English and Dutch.

Open 01/07/2010 - 12/09/2010

Sports

Tennis

Open 30/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

1 full size court, Tarmac

Charge: €7.00 / hour

Table Tennis

3 tables

Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Astro-turf

Equipment hire available:

Basketball

Open 30/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

1 size court, Concrete

Volleyball

Open 30/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

1 court

Gymnasium

Open 30/03/2010 - 12/09/2010

Charge: €5.00 / hour

Quad Biking

Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 3.00 km from the campsite

Boules

Site arranged tournaments available

Playgrounds

1 playground

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

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 river: Direct access

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Ruoms: 8km

Places of Interest

Bala Zuc: 10km
Aubenas: 22km
Montelimar: 49km
Nimes: 94km

Attractions

La Ferme aux Crocodiles

The Crocodile farm houses 500 crocodiles in all shapes and forms, in a gigantic tropical greenhouse of 6500m2. Designed especially for them and for your pleasure. Explore the strange life of crocodiles through the medium of explanatory signs designed by scientists or enjoy a guided tour

Aquatropic

Tropical waterpark with wave machine, slides and crazy river

Children have to be accompanied by adults.

L'Aven - Grotte de Marzal

Cave system, which can be explored via an inspiring sound and light show. It also includes the museum of the underground world. There is also the first prehistoric zoo in France. 800 metres of shady paths with life size reproductions of prehistoric animals

Atlantide Park

A huge tropical aquarium with 52 aquariums and a tropical river. Includes fish from around the globe including piranhas, sharks, and electric eels. Shark feeding exhibitions (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays). There is a shop and restaurant

Grottes de St. Marcel

Discovered in 1838 of geological, archaeological & general tourist interest. 40 km of Galleries. A one hour tour includes a sound and light show & a reproduction of a prehistoric painting. Outside there is a walk of interest to Botanists which passes near a Dolmen and a Menhin. Approximately 20kms from Vallon

Parc Ornithologique des Isles

A shaded area of more than 2 hectares in which to admire birds either in total freedom or caged. There is a wide variety of species including macaws, parakeets, ostriches, pheasants etc

Château des Adhémar

The Château de Adhémar is one of the most important examples of Medieval architecture of the valley of the Rhone. It was built by the family of Adhémar de Monteil at the top of a hill dominating the city, which bears its name. (Montelimar means 'the small mount of Adhémar'.) There are tours in English, German and Dutch

La Bambouseraie

Fascinating exotic place, in beautifully calm natural surroundings. The visitor is encouraged to Re-discover the wonder of this unusual garden. The visit will take 1hre + 30mins and there is an option of a guided tour which takes 30mins that depart every 15mins. Schedules are displayed at the entry desk

Château de Suze-la-Rousse

A château that originally belonged to the Princes of Orange. It was built as a fortress in the 12th Century and was altered in the 15th Century. At its heart there is an Italianate courtyard over arcades. The château is associated with a line of influential nobility of the Beaume-Suze family

Steam Train

A blow of the whistle, a jet of steam and the Locomotive starts up for a trip of 13km, between viaducts and tunnels to discover the ‘gardens’ valley and its fabulous panoramas

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Nimes airport: 97km

St Etienne airport: 121km

Grenoble airport: 181km

Montpellier airport: 135km

Public Transport

Local Railway: St Ambroix, 25km

Local Bus Service: 4.0km

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.