Le Touquet Le Touquet Site no: PC017

At a Glance

Between the woods and the sea, Le Touquet is the perfect spot for a rendezvous with France's stimulating and stylish north coast. A beach resort with a fashionable past behind it, Le Touquet's well planned streets and bracing forest tracks offer everything from dunes to dressage – and a major civic renovation programme preserving the resort's historic heart, means that now is the ideal time to experience this historic, elegant corner of Picardy. France's northeast coast is wonderfully invigorating, and Le Touquet is the perfect spot from which to explore it. The sea is never far away, not least from the Thalassotherapy centre, with its restorative spa treats. A bright, two-storey complex is home to spacious modern apartments and an indoor pool. Outside, you can enjoy a swim in the sun at the beach, or a gallop at the equestrian centre nearby.

Opening dates

• 31/03/12 - 09/11/12

Number of apartments: 87

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, television 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

The seaside resort of Le Touquet is popular for its beaches, sports activities, casino, restaurants and shopping, and it's all easily reached from the apartment resort. Discover the area on foot, or take a bicycle ride and relax on the beach on the Côte d'Opale. Venturing out of Le Touquet, the charming port town of Boulogne-sur-Mer is in easy reach and makes for a lovely day out

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. Board games and books to loan.
• WiFi available (€5.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

Shops

• The nearest shops are 500 m away. A complete range of shops and services in the town centre (2 km from the residence). Doctor’s surgery and chemist 1 km away.

Bars

• Bar Bar with breakfast room

Other

• Animation Team: Free activities for children aged 6 to 12 years, 3 half days per week. Various activities including ‘A play golf introduction’, Green workshops (‘ateliers écolo-labo’), thematic treasure hunts etc. Welcoming drinks on Saturday evening with the presentation of the animation program of the week and booking children in. Outdoor activities depend on the weather..

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. (Indoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.90m to 1.80m
• Size: 110m2

Extra information

• Deckchairs and parasols provided, subject to availability

There are no children's clubs available at this location.

The following activities are available:

Sports

Tennis

• 1 full size court
• Charge: €10.00 / hour

Horse Riding

Golf

• No golf course on the resort, nearest golf course is 2.50 km from the resort

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Specialist Activities

• THALASSOTHERAPY: in the ‘Accor Thalassa’ centre situated in the Mercure Hotel, 4 Boulevard de la Canche, Tel: +33 (0)3 21 06 88 08 with preferential rates for Pierre & Vacances guests on pre-booked formulas.

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: Le Touquet 2km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Le Touquet: 2km

Activities

Sand yachting at the southern water sports centre: introduction to sand yachting, training in sand yachting on fine sand (approx 2 km away) + 33(0)3 21 05 33 51. Golf: “Golf du Touquet” (Le Touquet golf course) 3 courses located between the sea and the forest, two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole. (2.5 km away) + 33 (0)3 21 06 28 00. Tennis: Touquet Tennis club (1km away) + 33 (0)3 21 05 02 97. Horse-riding: The La Canche riding centre (200 m away) various horse trials (jumps, dressage). Pony-club, horse riding in the forest and on the beach + 33 (0)3 21 05 15 25. Thalassotherapy: “Accor Thalassa” (approx. 2 km away) + 33 (0)3 21 09 85 00. Cycle touring: 30 km of cycle trails through the forest, the sand dunes and along the seafront. The Casino du Palais: (approx. 900 m away) + 33 (0)3 21 05 01 05

Attractions

The resort: Le Touquet Paris-Plage (previously known as the Channel Garden) is a well known seaside resort on France’s Côte d’Opale (Opal Coast). This is a town offering peace and quiet and relaxation but is at the same time a town recognised for its sports culture and its rich architecture. Its long, fine sandy beach and its esplanade, its events and entertainment features and its shopping streets make this the most popular resort on the Opal Coast. Places to visit: - The 15 villas listed in the register of Historical Monuments (La Closerie, Le Castel, La Rafale etc). The grandstand at the racetrack – a council owned building listed in the Historical Monuments register. The Musée du Touquet (Le Touquet Museum), located in the heart of the forest, includes the Ecole Régionale d’Etaples (Etaples Regional School – with a collection dating from the 19th century up to the present day), a modern and contemporary art collection (with the Atelier de la Monnaie) in addition to photographic collections. - The Parc de l’Estuaire (Estuary Park), a listed site covering some 42 hectares located on the northern edge of Le Touquet offers a number of exciting trails to help you discover the local natural environment (dunes, forest, the bay, birds, etc.). The surrounding area: Trips around the Boulogne area in a radius of 30 to 60 km (Boulogne-sur-Mer, Cap Gris-Nez and Cap Blanc-Nez, the La Canche valleys, Berck, Fort-Mahon, Quend, etc.). Marquenterre bird park, a nature reserve of the Somme Bay (38 km away): 300 hectares of sand and mud flats, covered by the sea twice daily. Nausicaa in Boulogne-sur-Mer (30 km away): the world’s largest sea life centre, 15 000 m² of exhibitions, 1400 m3 of aquariums and 3 000 fish. Mareïs in Etaples (6 km away) : traditional and modern fishing museum with educational edible-fish basins.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• Beauvais (BVA): 162km
• Rouen airport (URO): 167km
• Lille (LIL): 142km

Port(s)

• Zeebrugge (ZEI): 195km
• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 286km
• Calais Ferry (CAL): 69km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 408km
• Dieppe: 121km
• Hook of Holland (HOH): 376km
• Le Havre: 221km
• Rotterdam (RTD): 376km
• St Malo (STM): 455km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Etaples/Le Touquet, 6km

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.