Le Clarys Plage St Jean Plage Site no: VN011

At a Glance

• C
• Lively
• Lively
• Golf course
• Near lake
• Near beach
• Cycling
• Football

A modern parc with a superb pool complex, ideal for a lively holiday and near the beach.

This excellent parc is regarded as one of the best in the Vendée. It’s just a ten minute walk from the beach and five miles south of St Jean-de-Monts. With modern facilities and sunny pitches, the focal point is the exciting pool complex with covered pool, waterchutes and sun terraces. The parc organises evening entertainment throughout the season. There is a supermarket just around the corner, and in high season a choice of restaurants are open nearby. Some of our pitches are across a road from the main parc facilities.

Setting: Beach

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

Mobiles open 12/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Tents open 12/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 444

Shade: Some have some.

Surface: Dust.

Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Keycamp Extras

Linen Hire
Gas BBQ provided
Cycling Notes
Rumble Trucks
All-terrain Buggy

Important information

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Extra Vehicle Charge: €2.00

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 Prestiges and Vistas

Out and about

Visit the delightful village of Apremont with the remains of a Renaissance Castle or relax at the pleasant lakeside beach. Travel along the coast to the pretty resort and fishing village of St Gilles-Croix-de- Vie. The popular Atlantic Toboggan Waterpark is also close by with its waterslides and swimming pools. Cycling is the perfect way to explore the flat countryside nearby.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: French, English and German.

Other services: Telephone cards, launderette tokens and fax machine.

Shops

Supermarket: Details not known

Main shop: Details not known

Dining

Take-away: Pizzas, burgers, chips, roast chicken, hotdogs. Open 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Bars

Bar Big, British orientated bar. Open 15/05/2010 Location: By swimming pool

Discos

Family Disco: Open 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Children's Disco: Open 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Other

Animation Team: Karaoke, quizzes, family disco, themed evenings, concerts, magic shows, face painting, aqua-aerobics.. Open 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

Games Room: Pool, table soccer and computer games.

Laundry

Washers: 5 x machines €4.00 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 - swimming, paddling and plunge pool incorporated into one.. Open 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010 (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.30m to 1.50m

Size: 450m2

Waterchutes: Twisty (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 7

Waterslides: There are three slides in total, two have 3 lanes each which are approximately 7 metres long. The other one is a lower slide with 1 lane which is approximately 4 metres long (7 x slides) Restrictions: Only children older than 7

Second pool

For: All the family (Covered Heated)

Depth: From 1.00m to 1.50m

Size: 65m2

Spas

Jacuzzi

Extra information

Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

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

Charge for pool pass: Free

The following activities are available:

Watersports

Canoeing

Sports

Tennis

1 full size court, Tarmac.

Charge: €7.00 / hour

Table Tennis

3 tables

Football

1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Sandy

Badminton

Open 15/05/2010 - 10/09/2010

1 court

Volleyball

Open 15/05/2010 - 10/09/2010

1 court

Archery

Open 01/07/2010 - 31/08/2010

Quad Biking

Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 5.00 km from the campsite

Boules

Fishing

Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 5.00 km from the campsite

Golf

No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 8.00 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

2 playgrounds

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

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: Plage des Mouettes 350meters

Nearest river: 12km

Nearest lake: 25km

Shopping

Nearest town/village: St Jean de Monts: 5km

Places of Interest

St Jean de Monts: 2km
Challans: 18km
St Gilles Croix de Vie: 18km
IIe de Noirmoutier: 26km
Nantes: 74km
La Rochelle: 151km

Attractions

Sealand Aquarium de Noirmoutier

A good aquarium with an excellent selection of fish from around the world including warm and cold water fish plus a number of tropical aquariums

Le Grand Parc Puy du Fou

A reconstruction of an 18th century village with villagers in costume. The ruins of a 13th century chateau where you can watch a fabulous falconry display or see the Vikings at war. You can spend hours wandering the grounds and gardens. The evening show is an incredible open-air night show with 850 people and 50 horsemen.

Zoo des Sables d'Olonne

Only a short distance from the enormous Atlantic beaches, the zoo at Les Sables d'Olonne is the home to hundreds of animals living in a luxurious setting. Animals include penguins, monkeys, otters, lions, tigers and pandas.

Planète Sauvage

Animal Safari park where you can discover more than 2000 animals by car as you drive through over 100 hectares of park.

Futuroscope

Theme park for media and technology.

Translation headsets are available

Oceanile

This waterpark in the heart of Noirmoutier is over 37000m and has more than 20 aquatic amusements. With slides and waves there is plenty to ensure that the whole family is entertained.

Le Vélo Rail

This journey through the countryside is on a 'vélo rail' which runs on old train lines. 10 kilometres of track can be explored for up to 4 hours.

Château de Talmont St Hilaire

Located on a rock, surrounded by water, the fortress of Talmont played an important part in the defence of Poitou against the invading Normans. Years later, several kings of France were made welcome along with Richard the Lion Heart during the crusade years. Nowadays you can attend medieval demonstrations during the festival period.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

Tours airport: 248km

La Rochelle airport: 149km

Nantes airport: 90km

Port(s)

Caen: 381km

Cherbourg: 415km

Le Havre: 474km

Roscoff: 406km

St Malo: 271km

Public Transport

Local Railway: St Gilles Croix de Vie, 15km

Services to: Nantes

From picturesque Bois de la Chaize to pine-fringed Sauveterre, there are enough wonderful beaches to try somewhere different each day of your holiday. Kids love the Planete Sauvage safari park near Nantes. Puy de Fou theme park and Oceanile water park is great for thrills. Chateau des Enigmes provides treasure hunt fun. With superb fishing, golf, miles of footpaths and cycle tracks, plus historic villages, there's plenty to do away from the beach.