Moliets 4 Sun Moliets et Maa Site no: GA021

At a Glance

Moliets is to French golf what St Andrews is to Scottish – an internationally renowned course offers a sea-splashed round or two for the golfer who loves a challenge. Moliets is a secluded little place, sheltered by the Landes pine forest – a perfect place for a stroll. At the forest's edge is Moliets-Plage, the 3 kilometre wide beach resort, developed sensitively, and with great charm. Gastronomes will discover the region is just one huge, open-air deli with its foie gras, conserves and pâtés. Hearty food demands hearty exercise – and you've got it here. From surfing to cycling, Moliets is outdoor living personified. The holiday village at Moliets has to be one of your first choices if you're looking for an active family holiday set in tranquil surroundings. Sounds implausibly like wanting the best of both worlds, doesn't it? But, trust us, there's four swimming pools, a raft of sports to try, and all surrounded by the enchanting, forested coastline of southwest France.

Opening dates

• 31/03/12 - 05/10/12

Number of apartments: 543

Important information

Exceptions

• Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: No

Price Includes

End of stay cleaning (except kitchen), bed linen, towels, cleaning kit and free parking. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort. Please note: We don’t have our own couriers in resort, but the staff at reception are friendly and helpful and will be able to advise you on any queries you may have

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

Surfing is a popular sport and there are surf schools in Moliets so everyone can have a go. Although if surfing's not your thing, you can make your own fun on the fantastic beach, or maybe have a round of golf or go for a relaxing stroll, or even go for bike rides and take in the gorgeous views.

The following facilities are available:

• A security/cleaning deposit is required
• Preferred payment method: Maestro, Switch, Visa, MasterCard only as no cash or cheques accepted
• Outdoor parking available (Free)
• Dogs are allowed (€55 per week or €9.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate.)
• Launderette
• Washing machines
• Drying machine

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, French
• Other services: Information, post, messages, urgent repair assistance
• WiFi available
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

Shops

• All shops and services in the town centre (2 km). Supermarket (7 km). Night time crafts market (every Friday, subject to change) on Moliets beach and the Place de la Bastide.
• Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

• Main shop: Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Open 01/07/2012 - 01/10/2012

Bars

• Bar Open 09/04/2012 Location: Moliets main Village Building

Other

• Animation Team: Moliets farm: An opportunity to discover typical Landais farm animals such as ponies, donkeys, Landais ducks, Landais pigeons, hens, cockerels and Gascony pigs.On Sunday morning, you are invited to an Information Forum during which the Pierre & Vacances’ activity team will present the village’s activity programmes, with Chichi the panda and a WWF stall. Entertaining programme: During French school holidays: 4 to 6 daytime activities and 6 evenings performances per week. Other periods, 2 daytime activities and 3 evenings performances per week. Day: 2*1/2 days of free excursions a week ( rides, local market) . Golf introductory sessions. Fitness sessions held all season: stretching, aerobics. Sports events: ping-pong, petanque, beach-volleyball, speedminton, mini-football. Evening: A mini Party organized for the 6 and 12 years old twice a week in July and August. Children’s evenings once a week, games evenings (Casino, fete), shows, orchestral and dance evenings (during the school holidays), karaoke, petanque, cinema and café-Théâtre. July and August an early evening 'ecological footprint' with a show put on by the children each week..
• Television Room: tv

Sanitation

• Cold Showers

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: Family at "The Residence du Golf". Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.80m to 1.70m
• Size: 200m2

Second pool

• For: Family. Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.70m to 1.30m
• Size: 300m2

Third pool

• For: Family. Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.80m to 1.60m
• Size: 200m2

Fourth pool

• For: Family pool - situated at Les Maisons du Golf. Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor)
• Size: 420m2

Fifth pool

• For: Toddlers. Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.30m to 0.30m
• Size: 64m2

Sixth pool

• For: Children. Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor.)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 0.45m

Seventh pool

• For: Children. Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 0.45m

Extra information

Regulations: Parental supervision required

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Manual activities, team games, sports, walks, music workshops etc. Environmental awareness-raising for children and young people in partnership with WWF in children's club once a week

Languages spoken: French, English

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the resort, nearest Windsurfing is 7.0 km from the resort

Canoeing

• Canoeing not available on the resort, nearest Canoeing is 14.0 km from the resort

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the resort, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 7.0 km from the resort

Sports

Tennis

• 16 full size courts, 5 clay, 2 lawn and 9 green set,Tennis not available on the resort, nearest tennis is 0.5 km from the resort

Table Tennis

Football

Badminton

Basketball

Volleyball

Playground

Beach volleyball

Archery

Boules

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the resort, nearest fishing is 14.0 km from the resort

Golf

18 Hole Golf Course

• Charge per round: €66.00
• Moliets Golf course (the 10th largest in France, 25th largest in Europe and a national training centre): one 18-hole course (paying), one 9-hole course (paying). Designed by Trent Jones. 1 putting-green. 1 practice range with 46 stands and 1 covered practice range (charge for bucket of balls). Various lessons possible. Bookings and payment at the Clubhouse 0033 (0)5 58 48 54 65. Lessons possible for children under 12. Book directly with the Clubhouse. For people over 12, book with Pierre & Vacances. Moliets Green Fees 18 holes - €66 April to September. €52.50 rest of the season. 9 holes - €26.50 April to September. €22 rest of the season. 2009 prices

Minigolf

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 09/04/2012 - 01/10/2012

Excursions

• Type: 2 half-day 'gourmand' cycle rides (bicycles provided subject to availability). Visit to local market.

Specialist Activities

• Circus: 30/06 - 01/09/12, for 6-12 yrs. Acrobat ages 6 - 8 yrs prices from €50 for 5 x one hour lessons, Funbambulist ages 9 - 12 yrs prices from €100 for 5 x 2 hour sessions
• Golf Lessons: 28/03 - 13/11/11 for children and adults. Prices from £212 for 4 x two hour lessons, pre-bookable.
• Surfing and bodyboard courses: Surfing lessons for children 6 years upwards and adults. Learn body awareness by discovering the marine environment on a perpetual movement board. Conquer the open sea with lessons suitable for all, from introductory sessions to intensive courses, with instructors who are there to help you master the sport. Courses run from April to October. €120 per week for a bodyboard course, €135 for a surfing course. (Based on 2009 prices)
• Magic lessons

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 beach: Public sandy beach, accessible on foot. Supervised in July/August. 2km
• Nearest lake: 7km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Moliets: 2km

Places of Interest

• Leon

Activities

Mountain-biking, walking, mini-motorbikes, row boat trips, cycle tracks (7 km from Moliets to Léon or 14 km from Moliets to Soustons via Messanges and Vieux-Boucau or 18 km to Seignosse). Fishing, kite-flying, quad-biking, paint-ball, pétanque, mini-golf, Basque pelota, basketball, archery. Kite-flying area on the beach, horse-riding, Adventure course. Canoeing, rafting, sailing, surfing, Aqua fitness area (Caliceo), massages

Attractions

In Moliets: Notre-Dame church, Saint-Laurent de Maâ chapel, the old Landais houses and fountains, the Courant d'Huchet (10 km stream) and its nature reserve. The beautiful Landais beaches (Moliets, Vieux-Boucau, Soustons, Seignosse), the lakes and ponds (Léon, Soustons, Etang Blanc, Etang Noir), the marina at Cap-Breton. The zoos, botanical and exotic gardens, the natural regional park of the Landes de Gascogne with the Marquèze eco-museum, the Craft Centre, the Napoléon III Museum, the Workshop/museum of resinous products... Dax, Bayonne, Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz The Armagnac cellars with wine-tasting and sampling of regional products Châteaux and museums, etc. Spain, and all its local crafts and produce (jewellery, pottery, pine objects, corn on the cob and clogs) is less than 2 hours away.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• Biarritz (BTZ): 53km
• Bordeaux (BOD): 150km
• Pau (PUF): 127km

Port(s)

• Bilbao (BIL): 198km
• Santander (SAN): 296km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Dax, 35km

Royan, Gascony and The Pyrenees offer all you could want from gastronomic delights to spectacular scenery and even surfing.