La Forêt St Julien-des-Landes Site no: VS012

At a Glance

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A small parc set in the grounds of a beautiful 19th century château.

La Forêt is a ten-minute walk from the village of St Julien-de-Landes, with a peaceful, rural setting in the parklands of a château. It has the feel of a country estate, offering shady pitches and facilities for the whole family. There’s plenty of space for the children to play, and two pools set either side of the château. There are three lakes for fishing and attractively converted ivy-clad stables house the bar and all of the main facilities.

Families travelling with small children please note that some of our treehouse pitches are located close to open water. Please call for more details.

Setting: Countryside

Opening dates

• Site open 12/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 209

• Shade: All have some.

• Surface: Grass.

• Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Keycamp Extras

• Linen Hire
• Free Canoe Hire
• Junior Tents
• Gas BBQ provided
• Cycling Notes

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 6 per mobile home
• Maximum 1 family (parents and children) per unit.
• Gas barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: Yes

• Are dogs allowed in our accommodation: Yes

• Which accommodation are dogs allowed in: All accommodation types except Tree Houses, Prestiges and Vistas

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 1

Out and about

This coast is renowned for its fabulous sandy beaches. In the evening, head for Les Sables d’Olonne, half an hour’s drive to the south with promenade, bars and restaurants. The lovely resort of Bretignolles-sur-Mer, eight miles away, is home to Vendée Miniature.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, French.
• Other services: Fax, stamps, postbox, phone cards.
• Internet available
• WiFi available
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Shops

• There is a shop in the village
• Main shop: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: French style serving French food Location: In the courtyard Open 10/07/2012 - 20/08/2012

• Take-away: Burgers, chips, pizzas, chicken. Open 01/07/2012 - 06/09/2012

• Pizzeria: Location: Second courtyard Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012

Bars

• Bar traditional Open 16/05/2012 Location: In main courtyard

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• Children's Disco: Open 15/05/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Regular evening entertainment. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Television Room: tv
• Games Room: 2 pinball machines, 2 pool tables, arcade machines.

Laundry

• Washers: 4 x machines €4.50 per load
• Dryers: 2 x machines €4.50 per load

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 16/05/2012 - 06/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.80m to 1.60m
• Size: 180m2
• Waterslides: Parallel Restrictions: 6 years

Second pool

• For: All the family. Open 16/05/2012 - 06/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.80m to 1.60m
• Size: 181m2
• Waterslides: Straight with a bump in the middle (2 x slides) Restrictions: No

Third pool

• For: Toddlers. Open 16/05/2012 - 06/09/2012 (Outdoor)
• Depth: From 0.30m to 0.30m
• Size: 18m2

Extra information

• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace

Regulations: 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

• Open 29/06/2012 - 29/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 21.0 km from the campsite

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the campsite, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 18.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• 1 full size court, Tarmac
• Charge: €5.00 / hour

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• 2 tables

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Football

• 1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: grass

Badminton

Volleyball

• Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• 1 court

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Jogging

Beach volleyball

Quad biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 18.0 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Pony-trekking

Fishing

• Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
• Fresh water fishing (Carp, perch, roach, pike and eels)

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 12.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Charge: €4.00
• 5 holes
• Open 15/05/2012 - 15/09/2012

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Open 16/05/2012 - 06/09/2012
• Adults: €50.00 / week €10.00 / day
• Children: €50.00 / week €10.00 / day
• helmets available
• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 0.3 km from the campsite

Excursions

• Type: To the theme park Puy du Fou

Specialist Activities

• Horse riding and Zip-wire

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 Dunes 12km
• Nearest river: 3.0km
• Nearest lake: 3km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: La Mothe Achard: 5km

Places of Interest

• St Gilles Croix de vie: 21km
• Challans: 30km
• St Jean de Monts: 38km
• Ile de Noirmoutier: 64km
• Nantes: 89km
• La Rochelle: 100km

Attractions

Aquarium La Rochelle

Large aquarium with fish from around the world. An array of different viewing methods from tanks, torch pools and panoramic tunnels.

Le Grand Parc du 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.

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

Planéte 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

Château de Talmont St Hilaire

Located on a rock, surrounded by water, the fortress of Talmont played an important part in the defense 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.

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.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• La Rochelle (LRH): 113km
• Nantes (NTE): 95km
• Poitiers (PIS): 199km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 401km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 421km
• Le Havre: 479km
• Roscoff (RSC): 410km
• St Malo (STM): 275km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: La Mothe Achard, 4km
• Services to: La Rochelle, Nantes, Niort, La Roche Sur Yon.

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.