Château de Drancourt St Valéry Site no: PC012

At a Glance

• B
• Lively
• Lively
• Near beach
• Cycling
• Football
• Other sports
• Kids clubs

With a relaxing atmosphere, and a close location to the channel ports, this château parc is ideal for young families or a first visit to France.

Situated just three miles from St Valéry amidst the lush meadows of a private château, this Castels parc offers excellent facilities, including three swimming pools surrounded by a sun terrace. For the active there is tennis, mountain bike hire and mini golf. The restaurant and cosy lounge bar are perfect places to spend the evening. There are also many wide, sandy beaches to visit along this stretch of coastline.

Setting: Countryside

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

Mobiles open 01/04/2010 - 18/09/2010

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

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 366

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
Cycling Notes
Charcoal BBQ provided
Rumble Trucks
All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Maximum number of vehicles: 1

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 Chalets, Prestiges and Vistas

Out and about

St Valéry with its walled and gated medieval citadel and brightly painted quays is the jewel of the coast. In summer a little steam railway runs from St Valéry along the coast. The thriving town of Abbeville is nearby with its Gothic church of St Vulfran and 18th century château. Bagatelle amusement park is less than 30 miles way and offers fun for the whole family.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: French, English, (and Dutch in high season).

Other services: Phone cards, fax machine, stamps and postbox. Bread can be ordered for next day delivery when the shop is closed. Internet available WiFi available (€1.00) Credit cards accepted: Visa, Eurocard and Mastercard

Shops

Bread has to be ordered day before and collected before 11:00

Minimarket: Details not known Open 04/04/2010 - 20/09/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 04/04/2010 - 20/09/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Family, well decorated Location: Well placed close to the main reception Open 03/04/2010 - 20/09/2010

Snack bar: Snacks and ice cream Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Take-away: Pizzas, chips, salads, chicken. Open 04/04/2010 - 20/09/2010

Pizzeria: Location: Adjacent to the restaurant Open 30/06/2010 - 09/09/2010

Bars

Bar Average sized, family orientated bar. Has a large screen TV and a pool table. Open 04/04/2010 Location: Near main reception

Bar Small and quiet with music. Open 01/07/2010 Location: Near cinema

Other

Animation Team: For children - water games, face painting, quizzes, karaoke, films. Dancing competitions and tennis tournaments. Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

Games Room: Video games, pool and table soccer

Laundry

Washers: 4 x machines €5.00 per load

Dryers: 4 x machines €4.00 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 04/04/2010 - 01/11/2010 (Covered with retractable roof Heated)

Depth: From 1.00m to 1.40m

Size: 102m2

Second pool

For: All the family. Open 23/05/2010 - 20/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 1.00m to 1.40m

Size: 102m2

Waterslides: Shallow slide at the end of the pool (2 x slides) Restrictions: Children have to come down one by one. Must not come down head first

Third pool

For: Children. Open 23/05/2010 - 20/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.60m to 0.60m

Size: 28m2

Extra information

Lifeguard - High Season
Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

Regulations: Shorts not allowed, T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required, No suncream allowed

The following activities are available:

Watersports

Canoeing

Sports

Tennis

Open 01/04/2010 - 01/11/2010

2 full size courts, Concrete

Charge: €8.00 / hour

Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

2 tables

Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Grass

Volleyball

Open 30/03/2010 - 09/09/2010

1 court

Charge: €5.00 / hour

Equipment hire available: Yes

Pony-trekking

Supervised: Yes

Helmets available

Fishing

Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 0.10 km from the campsite

Golf

No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 25.00 km from the campsite

Driving Range

Club hire available: €5.00

Club hire available

Open 01/04/2010 - 01/11/2010

Minigolf

Charge: €3.00

Individual holes surrounded by grass.

Open 01/04/2010 - 01/11/2010

Playgrounds

3 playgrounds

Cinema

Is the Cinema open air: No

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Open 01/04/2010 - 01/11/2010

€13.00 / day

€9.00 / day

child seats available

Specialist Activities

Rodeo, cheese tasting

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: St Valery 4km

Nearest river: 3km

Shopping

Nearest town/village: St Valéry: 4km

Places of Interest

Abbeville: 21km
Dieppe: 57km
Le Touquet: 59km
Amiens: 70km

Attractions

Parc Bagatelle

There are more than 40 attractions at this leisure park. A good selection of roller coasters, water rides and play areas. Selection of restaurants and take aways.

Aqualud Waterpark

Waterpark with indoor and outdoor heated pools. A good selection of waterslides and chutes. Separate area for children. Shop, cafe and restaurant. Evening shows and spectacles.

The Picardy Museum

Housed in a 19th century mansion, the museum features archaeological artefacts, medieval memorabilia, 19th century bronze and marble sculptures, and a series of rare 16th century paintings.

Château de Rambures

A 15th century château which is now classed as a historical monument. The château has a moat (without water), a drawbridge, towers and turrets. There is a display of methods of torture from the Middle Ages.

Samara - Prehistoric Park and Gardens

Samara is a 30 hectare site which has prehistoric demonstrations and activities. The gardens have life size prehistoric reconstructions. Demonstrations given include flint making, pottery, weaving, wickerwork, mosaic work, stone and wood carving.

Maison de l'Oiseau

An opportunity to see rare and exotic birds plus birds of prey in flight. The guided visit provides an explanation of how rare or endangered the species are.

Parc de Marquenterre

A superb ornithological parc set in 250 hectares of lakes and natural habitat. Over 300 different species of birds and 24 species of mammals can be observed (depending on season and migratory habits).

Nausicaa

Europe's largest aquarium. 400 fish to look at and touch in the various aquariums. There is also a seal pool. Audio guide for hire.

Abbaye de Valloires

Founded in 12th Century and rebuilt in 18th Century. Cistercian Architecture contrasts with exuberant Baroque interior. A unique collection of 4000 varieties of rare plants (8 hectares). Shop, garden shop, restaurant, tea room. 5000m2 water garden.

Aquaclub de Belle Dune

Large heated waterpark with slides and a wave machine. Indoor and outdoor pools. Restaurant.

The Battlefields of the Somme

With use of this very informative website you will be able to plan your own trip to visit the Battlefields of the First World War.

Underground Village and Museum

Visit the underground city of Naours which lies 33 meters beneath the surface

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Paris CDG Airport: 202km

Paris Orly Airport: 216km

Beauvais airport: 126km

Port(s)

Zeebrugge: 228km

Caen: 249km

Calais: 113km

Cherbourg: 369km

Dieppe: 63km

Hook of Holland: 391km

Le Havre: 179km

Oostende: 210km

Rotterdam: 385km

St Malo: 417km

Public Transport

Local Railway: Abbeville, 12km

Services to: Calais, Paris, Amiens

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.