La Vallée Houlgate Site no: NR014

At a Glance

• B
• Relaxing
• Relaxing
• Golf course
• Near beach
• Football
• Other sports
• Kids clubs

A well kept parc near to fine, sandy beaches.

Ideal for families with younger children. Set in the heart of the Calvados region, La Vallée is just one mile from the Edwardian resort of Houlgate. Our mobile homes are on grassy pitches, some with views of Houlgate. At the heart of the parc is the old Norman manor house, accommodating a friendly bar overlooking the pool complex, which has been extended to include an indoor pool. The enthusiastic and stringent owners are keen to ensure you have lots to do on parc and organise lively evening entertainment throughout the season. A tourist train runs periodically throughout the season and can occasionally be heard from some parts of the parc.

Setting: Beach

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

Mobiles open 24/04/2010 - 12/09/2010

Tents open 15/05/2010 - 12/09/2010

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 353

Shade: Some have some

Surface: Grass.

Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
D-Day Guides
Walking Notes
Charcoal BBQ provided
Wine Notes
Rumble Trucks
All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Maximum number of vehicles: 1

Dogs

Are dogs allowed: No

Out and about

The sophisticated resort of Deauville with its yachting marina and casino is within easy driving distance. This is an area steeped in history, nearby are the Normandy D-Day beaches and the 11th century tapestry at Bayeux depicting the Norman Conquest.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: French and English.

Other services: Card phones, internet card, fax machine, post box and stamps. Currency exchange is available during public holidays. Internet available WiFi available Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Shops

Bread can be ordered daily.

Minimarket: Details not known Open 30/04/2010 - 09/12/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 30/04/2010 - 09/12/2010

Giftshop: Open 30/04/2010 - 09/12/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Restaurant/Bar Location: At the bar Open 01/05/2010 - 30/09/2010

Take-away: Pizza, chips, burgers, chicken, sausages, sandwiches Open 13/05/2010 - 16/09/2010

Bars

Bar Small modern bar with brasserie Open 01/05/2010 Location: Overlooking the pool

Other

Animation Team: Children's arts and crafts, sporting activities, disco, karaoke nights (which can get a bit lively), concerts (from classical music to blues), shows. Open 29/06/2010 - 29/08/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

Games Room: 2 pool tables, football machine, arcade games, pinball machines.

Laundry

Washers: 3 x machines €5.00 per load

Dryers: 3 x machines €2.00 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 13/05/2010 - 13/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 1.20m to 2.00m

Size: 210m2

Waterslides: Very small slide

Second pool

For: Toddlers (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.60m to 0.60m

Size: 60m2

Waterslides: Very small slide

Third pool

For: Family (Outdoor)

Fourth pool

For: Plunge pool (Outdoor)

Waterslides: Bump in middle (2 x slides)

Waterslides:

3 x slides

Waterchutes:

1 x chutes

Extra information

Lifeguard - High Season
Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

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

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Arts and crafts and sporting activities

Languages spoken: French,English, Dutch

Open 29/06/2010 - 29/08/2010

Sports

Tennis

Open 29/04/2010 - 28/09/2010

1 full size court, Asphalt

Charge: €8.00 / hour

Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

4 tables

Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

Surface: Grass

Badminton

Open 29/04/2010 - 28/10/2010

1 court

Equipment hire available: Yes

Basketball

Open 29/04/2010 - 28/09/2010

Grass

Volleyball

Open 29/04/2010 - 28/09/2010

1 court

Equipment hire available: Yes

Archery

Open 29/06/2010 - 29/08/2010

Boules

Site arranged tournaments available

Golf

No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 3.00 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

2 playgrounds

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Open 29/04/2010 - 16/09/2010

Adults: €45.00 / week €10.00 / day

Children: €30.00 / week €8.00 / 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 beach: Houlgate 1km

Nearest river: 15km

Nearest lake: 20km

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Houlgate: 1km

Places of Interest

Houlgate: 5km
Cabourg: 6km
Deauville/Trouville: 14km
Pont L'Eveque: 24km
Luc Sur Mer: 32km
Honfleur: 37km
Bayeux: 63km
Rouen: 106km
Mont St. Michel: 159km
Paris: 203km

Attractions

Aquarium Vivarium de Trouville

600m² of exhibition floor space. Over 70 tanks representing sea life from around the world. Also animals and insects from the rainforests around the world. There is also a gift shop.

Festyland

Leisure park for all ages. There are rides for smaller children and families. A Viking battle is held every day in July and August. Free parking. Souvenir shop and a variety of restaurants.

Zoo Cerza

This zoo has the animals in their natural environment. Over 50 hectares of enclosures. Great observation points allow the visitor to observe the lions and other large cats. A mini-train is available to take you on a tour of the zoo. Free parking, restaurants, take-aways and a souvenir shop.

Zoo Jurques

Zoo set in 10 hectares of land. Many species of animals and you can watch as the animals are fed.

Musée de Normandie

This museum opened to the public in 1963 and focuses its collections on the following: the History of Normandy, archeology and ethnography.

Naturospace

Opened in 1999, Naturospace is 800m² of tropical paradise. The temperature is controlled at 28 degrees and the visitor can stroll the 200 metres of paths whilst admiring the tropical plants. There are also over 50 species of butterflies in Naturospace.

Musee du Debarquement

The museum has a mission to tell younger generations about the events of 6th June 1944. The museum was created in 1953 and is built on the site of the artificial harbour. Guided tours are available in English and German. A visit lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. Souvenir gift shop at the museum.

Le Mémorial de Caen

The Caen Memorial was born out of an idea to create a place reflecting on world wars. The museum places the emphasis on emotions of war. There is a park where you can stroll around. Interactive data terminals. Video and book shop. Restaurant, bar and giftshop. Free Parking. Around half a million visitors each year.

Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale

Small museum dedicated to the second world war. Displays of miliatary weapons and uniforms.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Paris CDG Airport: 228km

Paris Orly Airport: 228km

Beauvais airport: 192km

Deauville airport: 14km

Dinard airport: 205km

Port(s)

Zeebrugge: 436km

Caen: 35km

Calais: 321km

Cherbourg: 154km

Dieppe: 159km

Le Havre: 73km

Oostende: 405km

Roscoff: 371km

St Malo: 203km

Public Transport

Local Railway: Houlgate, 0km

Services to: Deauville, Trouville, Dives, Cabourg

With easy links to the main channel ferry ports and four regional airports, travelling to your holiday destination is quick and easy. Superb beaches, Aqualand waterpark, Nausicaa - the world's largest aquarium and la Cite de la Mer make this a great destination. From fashionable seaside resorts, wonderful walks and rolling countryside to World War 1 battlefields and D-Day beaches, this is a region of contrasts.