St Avit Loisirs Le Bugue Site no: DR019

At a Glance

• F
• Action and Adventure
• Action and Adventure
• Golf course
• Action Station
• Near lake
• Cycling
• Football

A frequent award winner, this immaculate parc is set in beautiful countryside, with a pool complex and plenty of activities in high season.

Now part of Castels, Saint Avit Loisirs, is set in beautiful woodland with fabulous views of the Dordogne countryside. The facilities include a swimming pool complex, tropical-style indoor pool, crazy river and jacuzzi. The sports facilities are outstanding including recently built golf driving range and putting green, plus quad biking, tennis, football and gym amongst others. The buildings are of beautiful honey-coloured stone where you’ll find a shop, bar with a large terrace overlooking the pool and a restaurant serving local specialities. Six kilometres away is the busy town of Le Bugue.

Setting: Countryside

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

Tents open 24/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 199

Shade: Some have some

Surface: Grass and dust.

Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
Cycling Notes
Charcoal BBQ provided
Chateaux Notes
Rumble Trucks
All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Extra Vehicle Charge: €5.60

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 Lofts, Prestiges and Vistas

Out and about

Canoeing is an excellent way of exploring the river and gorges and many organised excursions are available in this area. Visits to the medieval town of Sarlat with its colourful markets and cobbled streets, or the castle at Beynac-et-Cazenac which is perched on a sheer cliff, are a must. The region is rich in pre-history, with both Les Eyzies de Tayac and the National Museum of Prehistory being close by.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: French, English

Other services: Coin and card phones, fax, stamps, post box, postcards and laundry tokens. Internet available WiFi available (€5.00) Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro

Shops

Minimarket: Details not known Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Giftshop: Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Traditional, barn-effect restaurant with oak beams. Closed on Mondays Location: Next to the bar Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Take-away: Pizzas, salads, sandwiches, plat du jour, burgers, chips Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Pizzeria: Location: Next to the bar Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Bars

Bar Large, modern bar with an adjacent games room. Open 01/04/2010 Location: Overlooking the swimming pool.

Bar Open 01/07/2010 Location: Outdoor

Discos

Family Disco: Open 05/07/2010 - 29/08/2010

Adult's Disco: Open 05/07/2010 - 29/08/2010

Other

Animation Team: Day time - waterpolo, football, volleyball, archery, boules, tennis, badminton. Nigfht time - caberet. Open 05/07/2010 - 29/08/2010

Television Room: tv

Games Room: Pinball, video games, pool table and table football.

Laundry

Washers: 8 x machines €4.50 per load

Dryers: 5 x machines €3.00 per load

Sanitation

Hot Showers
Baby Baths
Baby Changing Facilities
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 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010 (Outdoor)

Depth: From 0.90m to 1.80m

Size: 200m2

Second pool

For: All the family. Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010 (Outdoor)

Depth: From 0.40m to 1.80m

Size: 200m2

Waterchutes: Twisty (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Children must be supervised by a parent

Waterslides: Slow and fast (2 x slides) Restrictions: 7 yrs

Third pool

For: Toddlers. Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010 (Outdoor)

Depth: From 0.40m to 0.40m

Size: 15m2

Fourth pool

For: All the family. Open 09/01/2010 - 15/12/2010 (Indoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.40m to 1.80m

Size: 140m2

Fifth pool

For: All the family (aged 7+). Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010 (Outdoor)

Depth: From 0.80m to 0.80m

Size: 70m2

Waterslides:

2 x slides

Spas

Jacuzzi Open 09/01/2010 - 15/12/2010

Extra information

Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

Regulations: T-shirts not allowed, Parental supervision required

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Games, Face painting and Treasure hunts.

Languages spoken: English, French, Dutch

Open 05/07/2010 - 29/08/2010

Watersports

Canoeing

Sports

Tennis

Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

1 full size court, Hard surface.

Charge: €7.00 / hour

Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

2 tables

Football

1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: 1 grass 1 astroturf

Badminton

Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

1 court

Basketball

Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

1 size court, Astro-turf

Volleyball

Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

1 court

Equipment hire available: Yes

Gymnasium

Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Archery

Open 26/05/2010 - 06/09/2010

Quad Biking

Boules

Site arranged tournaments available

Fishing

Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 20.00 km from the campsite

Golf

No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 15.00 km from the campsite

Driving Range

Charge: €1.00

Club hire available: €3.00

Club hire available

Open 05/07/2010 - 29/08/2010

Minigolf

Charge: €3.00

Concrete structures.

Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

Adults: €46.00 / week €15.00 / day

Children: €46.00 / week €15.00 / day

helmets available

child seats available

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: 6km

Nearest lake: 8km

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Le Bugue: 6km

Places of Interest

La Roque Gageac: 2km
Belvès: 22km
Beynac: 24km
Sarlat: 25km
Sarlat: 30km
Domme: 33km
Rocamadour: 81km
Cahors: 84km

Attractions

Aquarium de Perigord Noir

Europe's largest private aquarium. More than 200 metres of aquariums displaying fish from all around the world. Diving exhibitions and touch tanks are the main features.

Bar/snack, free parking, handicapped access, picnic area, souvenirs.

Château Castelnaud

The most popular château in southern france. Built high on a hill in the 13th century it changed hands many times. The Château has been home to the Museum of Medieval Warfare since 1985

Le Gouffre de Padirac

The Gouffre de Padirac is a natural limestone cave. 103 metres down to the river - by lift or stairs - to the start of the tour. The visit lasts 1.5hrs and is 2km long

Restaurants shops and picnic area. Free parking.

Musée National de Préhistoire

The National Museum of Prehistory which reflects ever expanding archeological research. It is the most important collection of items from the Paleolithic era in France.

Guided tours available

Prehisto Park

Theme park which traces the evolution of man from 1500BC. Animations throughout the park for children. Craftsmen using only the tools which would have been available at the time.

Lascaux Caves

The original Lascaux cave is closed to the public, but a replica has been reproduced 200 metres away. The reproductions include the galleries, 'the great hall of the bulls' and the 'painted gallery'. One of the most renowned archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. The caves were discovered in 1940 by teenagers.

Quercyland

Waterpark with 6 pools and a variety of slides.

Les Jardins de Marqueyssac

The gardens in the grounds of the Château de Marqueyssac are some of the best kept gardens in France. There is a nature pavillion displaying flora and fauna from around the Dordogne. Light show in July and August on Thursdays. Free parking.

Château de Milandes

Old home of Josephine Baker the famous musical hall singer. Built 1489 in a wooded region between Castelnaud & Berbiguiéres. Falconry displays several times per day. Restaurant on site. Night flights to observe the chateau from the house's own captive hot air balloon.

Château de Hautefort

One of the most prestigious châteaux in southwest france, classified as a historical monument. Built between 1630 and 1670. Surrounded by superb gardens.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Bordeaux airport: 176km

Bergerac airport: 44km

Limoges airport: 129km

Port(s)

Bilbao: 498km

Public Transport

Local Railway: Le Bugue, 6km

Services to: Bordeaux, Paris, Bergerac.

Offering spectacular drama, with verdant hills, rugged gorges and of course, famous rivers running through it all.