La Vallée Houlgate Site no: NR014

At a Glance

Customer Rating

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.

Only conventional swimwear, such as swimming trunks are allowed in the pool.

Setting: Beach

Opening dates

• Mobiles open 28/04/2012 - 09/09/2012
• Tents open 05/05/2012 - 09/09/2012

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

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

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 6 per mobile home
• Charcoal barbecue: provided

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: Internet card, fax machine, post box and stamps.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (€5.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• Bread can be ordered daily.
• Open 30/04/2012 - 09/12/2012

• Main shop: Open 30/04/2012 - 09/12/2012

• Giftshop: Open 30/04/2012 - 09/12/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Restaurant/Bar Location: At the bar Open 01/05/2012 - 30/09/2012

• Take-away: Pizza, chips, burgers, chicken, sausages, sandwiches Open 13/05/2012 - 16/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Small modern bar with brasserie Open 01/05/2012 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 29/06/2012 - 29/08/2012
• Television Room: French TV only
• Games Room: 2 pool tables, football machine, arcade games, pinball machines.

Laundry

• Washers: 5 x machines €5.00 per load
• Dryers: 3 x machines €2.00 per load

Sanitation

• 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 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.20m to 2.00m
• Size: 210m2
• Waterchutes: Small chute, curvey (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Young children must be accompanied by adult.
• Waterslides: Children's slide (1 x slides) Restrictions: Under 10 years of age

Second pool

• For: Toddlers. Open 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.60m to 0.60m
• Size: 60m2
• Waterslides: Fast slide (2 x slides) Restrictions: Young children must be accompanied by adult.

Third pool

• For: Family. Open 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012 (Covered Heated)

Fourth pool

• For: Family. Open 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012 (Indoor/Covered Heated)

Waterchutes:

• 1 x chutes

Spas

• Jacuzzi Open 13/05/2012 - 13/09/2012

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• No large slides or chutes at this parc

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 29/06/2012 - 29/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 23.00 km from the campsite

Diving Lessons

• Open 15/07/2012 - 30/08/2012
• Lesson charge: €10.00

Sports

Tennis

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/09/2012
• 1 full size court, Asphalt
• Charge: €8.00 / hour

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/09/2012
• 4 tables

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• Surface: Grass

Badminton

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/10/2012
• 1 court

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Basketball

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/09/2012
• 2 courts, Grass

Volleyball

• Open 29/04/2012 - 28/09/2012
• 1 court

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Archery

• Open 29/06/2012 - 29/08/2012

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Abseiling

• Abseiling not available on the campsite, nearest abseiling is 15 km from the campsite

Pony-trekking

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 2.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 1.00 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 2 playgrounds

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 29/04/2012 - 16/09/2012
• Adults: €45.00 / week €10.00 / day
• helmets 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: 15.0km
• Nearest lake: 20km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Houlgate: 1km

Places of Interest

• Houlgate
• 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.

Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the Norman Conquest. It is over 900 years old and is 70 metres long with 58 different episodes.

Château de Henry Fontaine

13th Century Château which has been preserved as a family home. Architectural styles are Gothic, Renaissance and Neoclassical. A magnificent collection of Renaissance paintings, porcelain and furniture are on display.

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.

Château de Creully

Château de Creully became a VIP overnight House during WWII after Montgomery captured it. The château can be visited by private arrangements. Close by is Creully castle which is another fascinating place to visit.

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.

Calvados Père Magloire

Guided visits of the calvados museum with tastings available. Discover all there is to know about apple brandy (calvados) and its associated craft.

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 Charles de Gaulle (CDG): 228km
• Paris Orly Airport (ORY): 228km
• Beauvais (BVA): 192km
• Deauville airport: 14km
• Dinard (DNR): 205km

Port(s)

• Zeebrugge (ZEI): 436km
• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 35km
• Calais Ferry (CAL): 321km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 154km
• Dieppe: 159km
• Le Havre: 73km
• Oostende: 405km
• Roscoff (RSC): 371km
• St Malo (STM): 203km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Trouville, 13km
• Services to: Deauville, Trouville

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.

Take a look at some of the local recommendations for days out and activities our customers have shared with us following their holiday at La Vallée.

"We enjoyed Bayeux, the Tapestry in particular. The D-Day beaches were also really good and would recommend Honfleur too."
J. Neophytou, London

"Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg is well worth a visit and good for children who are interested in the ocean and submarines. Zoo de Cerza is a really good conservation and breeding project but better to take your own snacks. Houlgate is also a lovely place to relax and wander round."
C. Nisbet, Hampshire

"Mont St Michel lives up to expectations! Go early though to avoid the big crowds. The Bayeux Tapestry is great and for history the D-Day beaches top them all - particularly Pegasus Bridge and Hillman Strongpoint."
E. Watts, Cambridgeshire

"Cabourg has a great beach, and we all loved the Basilica of Ste Therèse at Lisieux - even the kids!"
P. Crouch, Kent

"Houlgate is a lovely town, as are Honfleur, Deauville and Trouville - however on a sunny day, I would recommend you leave nice and early as parking can be difficult! L'Hostellerie Normande in Houlgate does a great fillet steak and the local Teurgoule is to die for! La Boucherie in Bayeux is a great place to eat and for a family of 5 it cost us just €13.80 to see the Tapestry - worth a visit as it has tour guides for children and adults. Our best day though was a wander to Houlgate beach on a windy day, great for kite flying and not too busy! Caen is closed on a Sunday but if you get there early there's a market worthy of a browse."
A. Bogie, Leicestershire

"We visited the whole of the coast east of Houlgate, all of which was very pleasant and interesting. Honfleur was particularly stunning and its butterfly farm worth a visit. Paléospace at Villers-sur-Mer and the surrounding park was very good as were the D-Day exhibits west of Houlgate. Pegasus Bridge, Arromanches and the Merville Gun Battery were all very moving and interesting, quality places. Bayeux was beautiful and the Beauregard Adventure Park just outside of Caen was excellent."
D. Salisbury, Leicestershire

"We took the tourist train from Houlgate to Deauville, a lovely route and pleasant journey that takes you near enough to the centre which run regularly. We also drove along the D-Day beaches to Arromanches which was a fantastic day out. The best bit had to be the Pegasus Bridge experience, we go back year after year. Amazing."
J. McGahey, North Yorkshire

"Houlgate town is very french and sophisticated with lots of nice places to eat lunch or dinner. The beach is great with shallow sea, great for kids. I recommend taking a bucket and rake to join the locals collecting cockles on the incoming tide (when the water is also lovely and warm)!"
S. King, Kent

"The Bayeux war museum and memorial was excellent, and the town itself is a lovely place with lots to see, a really enjoyable day. Honfleur is also beautiful, especially eating lunch by the water at a pavement café. Cabourg is lovely, and we really enjoyed walking along the seafront. Houlgate town and its beach is also great, as is Villers-sur-Mer."
S. Harris, Nottinghamshire

"The walk along the coast from Houlgate to Cabourg is lovely and is safe underfoot for seniors and pushchairs. There are some very good restaurants in Houlgate. St Pair is a walkable distance from the campsite, but check any restaurant opening times before going."
J. Baker, North Yorkshire

"Honfleur, Deauville and Villers-sur-Mer are all well worth a visit. Slightly further afield is Lisieux and its nearby Château St Germain de Livet which made a very good day trip. Houlgate itself is very nice and we enjoyed several good meals in the restaurant Le Marigot."
M. Hoskison, Dorset