Le Vieux Port | Gascony | France

Overview

At a Glance

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Golf course
Near beach
Cycling
Football
Gym

An ideal choice for a family beach holiday, this large parc has a fantastic new waterpark.

Close to a magnificent beach and lake, Le Vieux Port is located in a beautiful pine forest and offers an exceptional variety of facilities for all ages. Whilst peaceful in low season, this parc becomes lively during the months of July and August with an extensive organised programme of entertainment. Children will love the brand new pool complex with fantastic wave and children’s pools, as well as waterslides. Most of our pitches are sandy and benefit from shade. The lakeside resort of Port d’Albret is a short walk away and Messanges is 3 kilometres away. Le Vieux Port has direct access to the beach, however it is a 10 minute walk through the parc.

Setting: Beach

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

08/05/2010 - 11/09/2010

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

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 1546

Shade: All have some.

Surface: Dust.

Tent Privacy: No separation.

Mobiles privacy: No separation.

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
Cycling Notes

Important information

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Maximum number of vehicles: 1

Extra Vehicle Charge: €5.20

Dogs

Are dogs allowed: Yes

Must be kept on a leash: Yes

Maximum number of dogs: 1

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

Out and about

The vast beach at Messanges is superb, and ideal for surfing enthusiasts. A few miles inland are the huge lakes of Léon and Soustons, which offer an alternative to the coast for a wide range of watersports. Why not try cycling in the vast pine forests or take a short trip into the Basque country and Spain.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: French, English, Dutch, German, Spanish all season plus Dutch in the summer

Other services: Cash point, currency exchange, travellers cheques, photocopying, faxing, post box, linen hire and internet access. There is a little train that runs from the campsite to the beach during the summer Internet available WiFi available Credit cards accepted: Visa, Eurocard and Mastercard

Shops

Shop only opens in the morning in low season apart from Saturday when open 0900-1200 and 1600-1900. Closed on Sundays in low season

Supermarket: Details not known Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010

Giftshop: Open 31/03/2010 - 20/09/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Family setting, modern French décor Location: Near to reception Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010

Snack bar: Fast food Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010

Take-away: Hot dishes Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010

Creperie: Location: Behind the bar Open 15/04/2010 - 13/09/2010

Bars

Bar Modern with a lively atmosphere. Open 31/03/2010 Location: Near to reception

Discos

Family Disco: Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Other

Animation Team: Sport, dance, cabaret, music & magic shows. Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

Games Room: Pinball, billiards and electronic games

Laundry

Washers: 18 x machines €4.00 per load

Dryers: 6 x machines €2.00 per load

Sanitation

Hot Showers
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.

Pools

First pool

For: All the family. Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor)

Depth: From 1.00m to 1.50m

Size: 200m2

Second pool

For: All the family. Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Indoor - with retractable roof Heated)

Depth: From 1.00m to 1.50m

Size: 104m2

Third pool

For: Children. Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.25m to 0.45m

Size: 45m2

Fourth pool

For: Family/Plunge pool. Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor)

Depth: From 0.80m to 1.20m

Size: 70m2

Waterchutes: Twisty (2 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 10 years. Parents must supervise at all times.

Waterslides: Straight (3 x slides) Restrictions: There are regulations at the entrance which have to be observed.

Fifth pool

For: All the family. Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor)

Depth: From 1.60m to 1.60m

Size: 480m2

Sixth pool

For: Children. Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor)

Depth: From 0.00m to 0.50m

Size: 12m2

Seventh pool

For: Toddlers. Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.00m to 1.60m

Size: 180m2

Spas

Jacuzzi . Jacuzzi not available on the campsite, nearest jacuzzi is 20.00 km from the campsite

Solarium Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010

Extra information

Lifeguard - High Season
Lifeguard - Low Season
Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

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

Accommodation

Supertent - sleeps 6

Children's clubs

FREE fun for 4-12 years Open 26/05/2010 - 04/07/2010
FREE club 13 years + Open 05/07/2010 - 30/08/2010
FREE fun for 10-12 years Open 05/07/2010 - 30/08/2010

FREE fun for 7-9 years Open 05/07/2010 - 30/08/2010
FREE fun for 4-6 years Open 05/07/2010 - 30/08/2010

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Sports, games

Languages spoken: French, English

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

Watersports

Canoeing

Sports

Tennis

3 full size courts, Tarmac

Charge: €8.50 / hour

Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

5 tables

Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Grass

Squash

Squash not available on the campsite, nearest squash is 25.00 km from the campsite

Basketball

Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010

2 courts

Volleyball

Open 31/03/2010 - 26/09/2010

3 courts

Gym

Gym not available on the campsite, nearest gym is 2.00 km from the campsite

Quad Biking

Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 0.50 km from the campsite

Boules

Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

Supervised: Yes

Lessons available: Yes

Helmets available

Pony-trekking

Supervised: Yes

Lessons available: Yes

Helmets available

Fishing

Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 8.00 km from the campsite

Golf

No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 8.00 km from the campsite

Driving Range

Playgrounds

1 playground

Cinema

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

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Adults: €36.00 / week €7.50 / day

Children: €29.00 / week €6.00 / day

helmets available (€2.60)

child seats available (€2.60)

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 Sud Direct access

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Vieux Boucau: 2km

Places of Interest

Labenne: 29km
Dax: 32km
Bayonne: 44km
Biarritz: 51km

Attractions

La Pinede des Singes

La Pinede des Singes is an area in the Landais pine forests set aside for monkeys to live freely. Walk through the forest to observe the monkeys

Ecomusée de la Pêche Aquarium

Small museum of the sea and fish with a few fish from the region. Displays of fossils, shells and minerals. Information displayed on the related jobs and the sea.

Atlantic Park - Seignosse

Waterpark with a good selection of pools and slides and a childrens pool. Area for beach volley, boules, basketball and badminton. Picnic area and bar/restaurant.

Musée de la Mer - Biarritz

Sea life museum.

Adrenaline Parc

Adventure Park - there is a course with tree trails - 40 obstacles from 3 - 10 metres above ground level including 'Tarzan's jump' the 'Monkey Walk' etc. Minimum height including raised arms: 1.80 m (recommended: trainers as footwear). Paint-ball games are also possible from the age of 14 yrs old (goggles are provided). Quad bikes, motorbikes, mountain bikes, mini-quad bikes/motorbikes (for 6 yr olds upwards) can be hired too.