Les Genêts St Jean Plage Site no: VN024

At a Glance

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

Close to a lovely sandy beach, a lively parc with both an indoor pool and superb waterpark.

Surrounded by attractive woodland, the excellent facilities make Les Genets ideal for a family holiday. Older children will particularly enjoy a holiday at this lively parc. The focal point is the outstanding waterpark with jacuzzi, waterslides, waterchute and lazy-river as well as spacious sun terraces and a new modern bar just been added. A short stroll takes you to a beautiful sandy beach or you can explore the woods and dunes along the coast. This parc is three quarters of a mile from Merlin Plage, and four miles from St Jean-de-Monts.

Setting: Beach

Star Rating: 4

Opening dates

15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Mobiles open 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

Pitches

Number of Pitches: 392

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: €3.00

Dogs

Are dogs allowed: Yes

Must be kept on a leash: Yes

Maximum number of dogs: 1

Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Prestiges and Vistas

Out and about

The colourful fishing port of St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, with its large expanse of golden sand at the Grand Plage, is ten minutes away by car. Further south, Les Sables d’Olonne has a variety of stylish shops and restaurants. Take a boat trip to the traffic-free island of Ile d’Yeu, an island of granite cliffs and rocky creeks and the beautiful rocky Côte Sauvage. Its capital is a lively fishing port where you can sample fresh lobster.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

Languages spoken: English and French.

Other services: Fax, post, currency exchange, laundry token WiFi available Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard

Shops

Minimarket: Details not known Open 17/05/2010 - 07/09/2010

Main shop: Details not known Open 17/05/2010 - 07/09/2010

Dining

Restaurant: Small restaurant. Location: Near the pool and bar. Open 17/05/2010 - 07/09/2010

Take-away: Pizzas, burgers, chips, omelettes. Daily specials. Open 17/05/2010 - 07/09/2010

Bars

Bar Modern with terrace Open 17/05/2010 Location: Overlooking the pool.

Discos

Family Disco: Open 13/06/2010 - 29/08/2010

Children's Disco: Open 30/06/2010 - 30/08/2010

Other

Animation Team: Daytime sports, karaoke, quizzes, disco all on site.. Open 30/05/2010 - 29/08/2010

Television Room: satellite tv

Games Room: Electronic arcade games, pool, air hockey, pinball.

Laundry

Washers: 5 x machines €5.00 per load

Dryers: 2 x machines €4.00 per load

Sanitation

Hot Showers
Baby Baths
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 17/05/2010 - 07/09/2010 (Covered Heated)

Depth: From 1.00m to 1.60m

Size: 84m2

Second pool

For: All the family (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.80m to 1.60m

Size: 180m2

Third pool

For: Toddlers (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.30m to 0.40m

Size: 56m2

Fourth pool

For: Plunge pool (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 1.00m to 1.40m

Size: 61m2

Waterchutes: Twisty with high sides on the bends (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 8

Waterslides: Straight slide (3 x slides) Restrictions: Only children older than 8

Fifth pool

For: All the family (Outdoor Heated)

Depth: From 0.00m to 1.40m

Size: 70m2

Spas

Whirlpool Open 30/04/2010 - 09/09/2010

Jacuzzi Open 30/04/2010 - 09/09/2010

Extra information

Sunloungers
Sun Terrace

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

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Games, painting, drawing, face painting.

Languages spoken: All

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

Watersports

Diving Lessons

Open 30/06/2010 - 30/08/2010

Lesson charge: €15.00

Sports

Tennis

Open 29/04/2010 - 08/09/2010

1 full size court, Concrete.

Charge: €6.00 / hour

Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

3 tables

Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Concrete

Badminton

1 court

Basketball

Open 06/05/2010 - 16/09/2010

1 size court, Concrete

Volleyball

Open 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2010

1 court

Equipment hire available: Yes

Quad Biking

Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 2.00 km from the campsite

Boules

Golf

No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 7.00 km from the campsite

Driving Range

Playgrounds

1 playground

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

Open 17/05/2010 - 07/09/2010

Adults: €41.00 / week €10.00 / day

Children: €41.00 / week €10.00 / day

helmets available

child seats available

Specialist Activities

Aqua aerobics, diving

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: La Plage des Marines 800meters

Nearest river: 10km

Nearest lake: 20km

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)

Poitiers airport: 241km

Rennes airport: 185km

La Rochelle airport: 139km

Nantes airport: 91km

Port(s)

Caen: 383km

Cherbourg: 416km

Le Havre: 475km

Roscoff: 407km

St Malo: 267km

Public Transport

Local Railway: Challans, 20km

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.