Sol-à-Gogo St Hilaire-de-Riez Site no: VN016

At a Glance

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Situated next to a wonderful sandy beach, this modern parc is ideal for a family beach holiday.

Camping Sol-à-Gogo has direct access to a superb beach and is an easy stroll from the resort of Les Mouettes. The fantastic swimming pool complex offers a refreshing alternative to the beach and the children will love the waterchutes and waterslides. The parc is well-maintained, and facilities include a bar and a lively entertainment programme in high season. Some noise may be heard from the local road.

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

Setting: Beach

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Opening dates

• Mobiles open 12/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

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Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 196

• Shade: None have any.

• Surface: Dust.

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

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Keycamp Extras

• Linen Hire
• Gas BBQ provided
• Cycling Notes

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Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Gas barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

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

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Out and about

There are numerous beaches in the area, from the sandy sheltered beach at St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie to secluded coves at Sion-sur-l’Océan. The market town of Challans is only ten miles away, with a popular market on Tuesdays. On the way back you could visit a working mill at Sallertaine still using traditional methods.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French and English.
• Other services: Phone cards, fax and postbox and laundry tokens
• WiFi available (€0.00)
• Credit cards accepted: All types
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

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Shops

• There is a small shop with take-away 300mtrs from site

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Dining

• Take-away: Pizza, burgers, chips Open 17/05/2012 - 02/09/2012

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Bars

• Bar Modern bar that plays loud music. Has arcade games, pinball machines and two pool tables. Open 12/05/2012 Location: Near the campsite reception.

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 24/05/2012 - 02/09/2012

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Other

• Animation Team: Day: table tennis & pool competitions. Evening: family quizzes, face painting, discos, karaoke, bingos. Once a fortnight there is a Magic Show.. Open 01/07/2012 - 30/08/2012
• Television Room: BBC, Sky sports, most Sky TV channels.
• Games Room: Pinball, arcade games and two pool tables.

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Laundry

• Washers: 2 x machines €4.00 per load
• Dryers: 1 x machines €4.00 per load

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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 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 1.50m
• Size: 182m2

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Second pool

• For: Slide/Chute pool. Open 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.00m to 1.50m
• Size: 64m2
• Waterchutes: Twisty with high sides (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 6 accompanied by an adult
• Waterslides: Fairly steep with bumps (2 x slides) Restrictions: Only children older than 6 accompanied by an adult

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Third pool

• For: All the family. Open 12/05/2012 - 09/09/2012 (Indoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.00m to 1.50m
• Size: 120m2
• Waterchutes: Twisty with a corkscrew (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 6 accompanied by an adult

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Spas

• Jacuzzi

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Extra information

• Sunloungers
• Sun Terrace
• No smoking, drinking, eating, littering, loud music or pets

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

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

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Painting, mini olympics, tennis.

Languages spoken: All

• Open 01/07/2012 - 30/08/2012

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Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 9.00 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 9.00 km from the campsite

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Sports

Table Tennis

• 2 tables

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

Basketball

Volleyball

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Horse Riding

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Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 13.00 km from the campsite

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Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 0.35 km from the campsite

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Playgrounds

• 1 playground

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Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 0.35 km from the campsite

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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 de La Pège Direct access
• Nearest river: 12.0km
• Nearest lake: 25km

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Shopping

• Nearest town/village: St Hilaire de Riez: 6km

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Places of Interest

• St Gilles Croix de Vie: 4km
• St Jean de Monts: 14km
• Challans: 19km
• IIe de Noirmoutier: 41km
• Nantes: 75km
• La Rochelle: 136km

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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.

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The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• Poitiers (PIS): 239km
• La Rochelle (LRH): 147km
• Nantes (NTE): 86km

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Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 378km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 412km
• Le Havre: 471km
• Roscoff (RSC): 402km
• St Malo (STM): 265km

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Public Transport

• Local Railway: Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, 3km
• 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.