Family Camping Packages
Vendée, France- 4* Château La Forêt Campsite
From €3300 ferry & accomm (2+3)
- Depart From
- Take the ferry from Rosslare
- Departure Date
-
14 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024
Alternate dates available - Duration
- 9 nights
- Destination
- Vendée, France
- Price
- From €3300 ferry & accomm (2+3)
Take the ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg next summer for a wonderful family holiday. This tranquil, eco-friendly park in the grounds of a château offers authentic French charm.
This small, tranquil parc doesn’t just have a friendly atmosphere; it’s friendly to the environment too and has won a host of awards for its green behaviour.
On parc at Château La Forêt you’ll enjoy modern facilities alongside an authentic French atmosphere, with the lovely old village of Saint-Julien-des-Landes nearby. Spend the afternoon relaxing on your shaded pitch, try a spot of tennis or have a go windsurfing or dinghy sailing on the lake nearby. Neighbouring Le Grand Défi leisure park is home to an incredible treetop adventure course, which is guaranteed to keep the kids occupied for hours (charges apply). Occasional evening entertainment is provided by the animation team throughout July and August, and there is a French restaurant and takeaway on parc too.
Why you’ll love it:
- Perfect for a trip to Puy du Fou theme park
- Hit the heights with the amazing treetop adventure course at neighbouring Le Grand Défi
- Hire bikes and explore the local area
- Opening dates: 12 Jun - 29 Sep 2023
- Nearest airport: Nantes (NTE) - 78.1km
- Parc size: Small - 266 Pitches
- Nearest port: Roscoff - 410km
- Nearest beach: Bretignolles sur Mer - 12km
- Nearest town: Saint-Julien-des-Landes - 0.2km
Accommodation:
- Only gas BBQs allowed (selected accommodation types)
- Pitches: > 100m2
Dogs
- Dogs are allowed on parc
- Number of dogs allowed: 1
- Dogs must be on a lead at all times
- Dogs are allowed in the following accommodation:: Classic, Comfort (except Comfort Plus models)
Vehicles
- A car can be parked on a pitch
- Motorbikes are allowed on the parc and the pitch
- There is a charge for additional vehicles
Reception
- There is a barrier in operation
- Barrier closing time: 22:30
Accessibility
This parc is suitable for customers in wheelchairs. Wheelchair-adapted accommodation is only available on selected parcs, please check before booking.
The following areas of the parc are wheelchair friendly:
- Bar
- Reception
- Sanitation blocks
- There are disabled toilets on site
Situated directly in front of the Chateau, these pools are in a very picturesque setting. With one of them covered for all-weather swimming, the whole family is guaranteed a splashing holiday. The outdoor pool is a peaceful space reserved for adults use only. The waterslides will keep the kids entertained and the sunloungers and terrace are perfect for the grown ups to relax on.
Open dates: 12 Jun - 1 Sep 2023
Please note: The opening dates of pool complexes are correct at the time of collection at the beginning of the season, but are subject to change. It is possible that the parc may close outdoor pools in poor weather and/or in low season.
Reception
- WiFi is available - may only be in certain parts of the parc (CHARGES APPLY)
- Internet access available (charges may apply)
- Credit cards accepted: Debit Cards, Diners Card, Eurocard, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa
- Languages spoken: Dutch, English, French, German
Shops:
- Small grocery: Opening dates: 12 Jun - 1 Sep 2023
Bars
- Number of bars: 1. Opening dates: 12 Jun - 1 Sep 2023
Dining:
- Takeaway (There is no restaurant terrace)
- Restaurant- L'auberge de la Foret:
- Location: In the courtyard
- Terrace: The restaurant has a terrace area for dining
Entertainment:
- Family disco
- 16+ disco
- Entertainment team:
- Aqua Gym
- BBQ evenings
- Bingo
- Evening shows
- Karaoke
- Quizzes
- Sports tournaments
- Talent competitions
- Games room:
- Air hockey
- Pinball
- Pool table
- Table football
- Video games
Laundry and sanitation
- Toilets
- Washing machines
- Dryers
- Irons available
- Laundry service
- Baby baths
- Baby changing facilities
- Children's toilets
- Dishwashing sinks
- Hot showers
- Laundry sinks
- Washing cubicles
On parc
The following activities are available on parc (some activities may only be available in high season, which is generally July and August):
- Fishing: Fish available: carp, pike, roach, perch, eel. All fish should be returned to the lake.
- Pony rides. Open: 1 Jul - 31 Aug 2023
- Playground: Slide, swing, sand box, trampolines. Suitable for 4-12 yrs.
- Cycling: Baby seats available. Helmets available
- Tennis
- Table tennis
- Football
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Boules
Off parc
The following activities are available off parc:
- Golf - 12 km from site
- Horse riding - 3 km from site
- Boat trips - 20 km from site
- Adventure course - 1.2 km from site
- Quad biking - 18 km from site
- Windsurfing - 21 km from site
- Canoeing - 3 km from site
- Pedalos - 2 km from site
- Excursions: Bicycle tours to discover the area around the Lac du Jaunay
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.
Total price from €3300 is based on 2 adults & 3 children sharing and includes:
- Return Stena Line ferry crossing from Rosslare to Cherbourg
- Car and 4-berth inside cabin
- 9 nights accommodation at 4* Château La Forêt Campsite, in a classic mobile home
Please ask us about:
- Travel Insurance
- Vendée and region tours, activities and day trips
Book with deposit and pay the rest in installments. The balance is due 12 weeks before departure.
Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.
For more information please contact our family camping department: call 021 4272527 or 01 6965100, email camping@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.