Chateau d'Olonne Les Sables d'Olonne Site no: VS024

At a Glance

In the heart of the Côte de Lumière, Le Château d’Olonne is next to the lively resort of Les Sables d’Olonne, one of France’s most stylish seaside towns. There is much to see here: the Ile de Penotte, a picturesque old quarter in the town centre with pedestrian alleys and façades decorated with shells by a local artist, not to mention the La Chaume quarter, where the city originated; the fishermen’s district, with the Place Sainte Anne and its magnificent trompe l’œil fresco; and don’t miss the delicious food market or fishing port where you can find fish at its freshest. The historical theme park, Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou is also just 92km away. Located in the Vendée, a region famous for its long sandy beaches, close to Les Sables d’Olonne, Residence L’Estran is a hotel and residence located between the Puits d’Enfer, a deep cleft in the cliff into which the sea comes crashing at high tide, and the town centre. The swimming pool faces the sea and the sandy beaches are just 2km away. There are many activities available locally too such as golf and watersports. Something for everyone.

Opening dates

• 07/04/12 - 09/11/12

Number of apartments: 120

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

Bed linen and parking. Short stay price also includes beds made on arrival, bath towels and end of stay cleaning. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

In the town of les Sables d'Olonne you have access to some great restaurants, great walks and a great beach, not forgetting the lovely harbour and various sporting activities to take part in. A car is recommended when staying at this resort.

The following facilities are available:

• A security/cleaning deposit is required
• Preferred payment method: Cash, Cheque, Chèques Vacances, Bank Card (International Visa Card, Eurocard / Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club).
• Outdoor parking available
• 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: French, English
• Other services: Open 24 hours. Information, post, messages, repair services. Playing cards and board games for loan (subject to availability)
• WiFi available
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

Shops

• Shops 200 mtrs away

Other

• Animation Team: Excercise routines, sports tournaments, watersports, family games.

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. Open 09/04/2012 - 12/11/2012 (Outdoor Heated)

Second pool

• For: Family (Outdoor Heated)

Extra information

• One pool at the residence and one at the hotel of which one is open all season

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

• Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the resort, nearest Windsurfing is 2.0 km from the resort

Canoeing

• Canoeing not available on the resort, nearest Canoeing is 2.0 km from the resort

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the resort, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 2.0 km from the resort

Sports

Tennis

• Tennis not available on the resort, nearest tennis is 3.5 km from the resort

Quad biking

• Quad biking not available on the resort, nearest quad biking is 9.0 km from the resort

Boules

Horse Riding

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the resort, nearest fishing is 2.0 km from the resort

Golf

• No golf course on the resort, nearest golf course is 8.00 km from the resort

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Specialist Activities

• The Sablais Water Sports Club offer preferential rates for adults and children over 14 years old. 5-day courses (Monday to Friday) and day excursions. Note: It is essential that children aged 14 to 15 years inclusive must be accompanied by at least one adult (paying). Full-day service: insurance included in the price. 5-day course: with a supplement for the Sailing Passport Permit to be paid on site: € 9.20 (indicative rates, subject to change). Pre-bookable.
• Golf: preferential rates: 10% reduction on the green-fee for 18 holes at the Port Bourgenay golf course (8 km), the Fontenelles golf course (26 km) and the La Domangère golf course (33 km). Reservations at the golf courses, to be made at 0033 (0)2 51 23 35 45, 0033 (0)2 51 54 13 94 and 0033 (0)2 51 07 65 90 respectively.

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: Veillon 2km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Talmont-St-Hilaire: 6km

Activities

Water Sports Centre: "Sports Océan" Institute (2 km away). Horse-riding: "Club Hippique Sablais" (7 km away). Tennis: The Sablais Tennis Club (6 clay courts and 6 hard courts) 3.5 km away. Golf: "Golf des Olonnes" Club (18 holes and driving range) in Olonne-sur-Mer (9 km away). Go-karts / Quad: "Mecamax" (9 km away). Thalassotherapy centre (2.6 km away). Zoo: Les Sables d’Olonne Zoo contains over 200 animals amidst lush, flowering vegetation.

Attractions

The resort: Les Sables d’Olonne: The 'Port Olonna' yachting marina – the starting and finishing point for the round-the-world non-stop "Vendée Globe" yachting race since 1989 – and the fishing port (eighth largest in France). Two districts well worth seeing: firstly, the Ile de Penotte, a picturesque old quarter in the town centre with pedestrian alleys and façades decorated with shells by a local artist. Secondly, the La Chaume quarter, where the city originated: the fishermen’s district, with the Place Sainte Anne and its magnificent trompe l’œil fresco. Many noteworthy monuments, such as the 'Halles Centrales', now home to the food market, Notre-Dame de Bon Port Church, and St Nicolas’ Priory, today a venue for meetings and cultural events. A number of museums: 'Musée de l’Abbaye de Sainte Croix' (collection of modern and contemporary French art), 'Musée de la Mer' and the 'Musée du Coquillage': unique of its kind in Europe, with its 35,000 tropical shells, corals and shellfish). The 'Jardin des Salines': a protected site retracing the history of salt over the ages, where you can watch wading birds nesting in the marshes. The surrounding area: Excursion to Yeu island leaving from les Sables d'Olonnes (90 min away by boat) in July and August and from Fromentine (70 km away the other month. Sea trips leaving from Fromentine (69 km): excursions to the Ile d’Yeu by catamaran or trawler. 'Musée de l’Automobile' in Talmont St Hilaire (12 km): 150 vehicles from 1885 to prototypes of the future. Bird observatory on the Ile d’Olonne. The Olonne-sur-Mer marshes, formed long ago when the gulf silted up. Used for breeding fish and oysters (over 4,500 hectares of earth and water strips), and is also a real bird reserve. 'Le Grand Parc du Puy du Fou' historical theme park is 92 km away.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• La Rochelle (LRH): 93km
• Nantes (NTE): 110km
• Tours (TUF): 301km

Port(s)

• Bilbao (BIL): 365km
• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 431km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 467km
• Le Havre: 491km
• Roscoff (RSC): 449km
• Santander (SAN): 381km
• St Malo (STM): 303km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Les Sables d'Olonne, 5km

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.