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About the Area

Le Bois Dormant has a quiet atmosphere to it and is surrounded by woodlands. The site is well situated and nothing is too far way.

The outdoor pool complex offers something for everyone. There are two main swimming pools, a toddlers pool, waterslides and even a spar bath and if that isn’t enough you can always pop over to Le Bois Masson and use the indoor and outdoor pools, slides, gym, sauna and steam room.

Sports/Leisure

Large muilt-sports complex with running track, Football & Basketball, Satellite TV, Tennis* and Table Tennis, 2 play parks, videos games room* and pool tables*, French bowls, gyn/fitness studio*, Bike Hire*

* extra charge

Food & Drink

On both sites you will find a mini supermarket where you can get fresh bread, newspapers etc; restaurant and take away. If you prefer there are 3 larger supermarkets; Super U, Intermarche and Lidl situated only a 5min drive away.

There are various markets in the vicinity please see notice in Reception.

The Region

This area of France benefits from temperatures and hours of sunshine matching that of the South of France, together with long stretches of sandy beach making it ideal for families and couples.

St Jean-de-Monts - Approximately 1½ miles away. The beach here is truly superb, stretching for miles, and is excellent for water sports. There is also a fine selection of restaurants in St Jean-de-Monts, many specialising in seafood. Also, well worth a visit is the Saturday morning market where you can indulge in the excellent fresh foods and local produce.

The area has formal tracks suitable for cycling or walking allowing for trips to the beach or local markets without the car and with very little time spent on the roads.

Le Puy de Fou Château, provides the backdrop for the spectatular 'son et lumiere' (sound and light show). By day, there's lots to explore, plus a fabulous 'Grand Parc', a 6,000 seat Roman stadium where you can watch medieval gladiators and exciting Viking shows, or one of the other châteaux in the Vendée region. Also, the marshlands of the Marais

Poitevin are the home to many birds, which is a reclaimed area now designated a National Park, or the Cognac vineyards, inland from the Charente Maritime coast. There's also La Rochelle with its famous twin towers guarding the harbour, and the Château de la Roche which provides a classic example of luxurious living dating from the 15th century. Not forgetting the lively resort of Les Sables d'Olonne which has a marina, fort, war museum, zoo and golf course.

St Gilles-Croix-de-Vie - Approximately 10 miles away is this delightful fishing port with quayside cafes, restaurants and shops. The whole area boasts one of the best summer climates and coastline.

Getting There

The Vendée is a popular area due to its easy access from the UK. It's situated within an easy drive of ports such as St Malo, Caen and Cherbourg and is only 430miles from Calais. You can also fly with Rynair and hire a car. The fastest route from Calais is to use the Toll Roads, these have plenty of rest areas and service stations. The cost of these roads vary but the total amount is about 45 euros each way.

Its just far enough south to ensure the better weather; this area being famed for its own 'micro-climate'.

Booking Conditions

There will be a deposit of £75 per week payable with the booking form and balance will be required 8 weeks before date of arrival. A letter of confirmation will be sent to you on receipt of final payment giving you check-in details and other useful information regarding your stay in our French Home including the Entrance code to the park.

A French Visitors Tax applies to all visitors over the age of 12 years of age. This is roughly 0.44 euros per day per person.

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