Les Ecureuils St Hilaire-de-Riez Site no: VN017

At a Glance

Customer Rating

This small friendly, family-run parc is well maintained and always in great demand.

Those looking for a relaxing beach holiday and families with young children will find Les Ecureuils an ideal choice. Just opposite the parc, a sandy beach backed by dunes stretches for miles. St Hilaire-de-Riez is just a short drive away. On-parc, the attractive swimming pool complex features a waterchute, indoor pool, and a poolside bar sheltered from sea breezes. Some pitches are separated by tall poplar trees and mature hedges, providing shade from the hot Vendéen sun.

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

Please note the Mini Fun Station Swimming runs from 23rd June until 3rd July

Setting: Beach

Opening dates

• Site open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 215

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass.

• Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Keycamp Extras

• Rumble Trucks
• Linen Hire
• Charcoal BBQ provided
• Junior Tents
• All-terrain Buggy
• Cycling Notes

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Charcoal 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 Prestiges and Vistas

• Must be kept on a leash: Yes

• Maximum number of dogs: 1

Out and about

Shops, restaurants and the Atlantic Toboggan Waterpark are just minutes away at Merlin Plage. Here the sands are golden and fine and the beach shelves gently into the sea. For surfers, Les Sables d’Olonne offers big waves and the largest beach in the Vendée, an ideal area for exploring the coast and quiet villages by bike.

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French and English.
• Other services: Fax machine, photocopier, telephone, postcards, stamps and postbox.
• Internet available
• WiFi available (€3.00)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• There is no real shop on this site, only a small bakery which supplies bread and milk
• Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

• Main shop: Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Modern. Location: At the front of the campsite Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

• Take-away: Pizzas, burgers, chips, mussels, sandwiches, salad. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Recently refurbished and extended (2012) Open 28/04/2012 Location: By the pool.

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 01/06/2012 - 31/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Activities for all the family such as bingo, quizzes, discos, aquagym. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Television Room: French
• Games Room: Pinball and various arcade games.

Laundry

• Washers: 3 x machines €4.50 per load
• Dryers: 1 x machines €3.50 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 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.10m to 1.50m
• Size: 200m2

Second pool

• For: Toddlers. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 0.40m
• Size: 80m2

Third pool

• For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Outdoor - crazy river Heated)
• Depth: From 1.00m to 1.00m

Fourth pool

• For: Slide/Chute pool. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 1.20m to 1.20m
• Size: 50m2
• Waterchutes: Two gentle bends and one sharp bend with high sides (1 x chutes) Restrictions: Only children older than 7

Fifth pool

• For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012 (Indoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.30m to 1.50m
• Size: 90m2

Spas

• Sauna . Sauna not available on the campsite, nearest sauna is 12.0 km from the campsite.
• Whirlpool Open 01/05/2012 - 11/09/2012. Outside
• Jacuzzi Open 01/05/2012 - 11/09/2012
• Spa . Sauna and steamroom

Extra information

• Sunloungers (€0.00 charge)
• Sun Terrace
• No shoes, smoking, eating, drinking, running, chewing gum, water pistols or flippers

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

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Games, competitions and sports.

Languages spoken: All welcome but main languages are French and English.

• Open 03/07/2012 - 26/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 8.5 km from the campsite

Rowing Boats

• Rowing Boats not available on the campsite, nearest Rowing Boats is 25.0 km from the campsite

Kayaking

• Kayaking not available on the campsite, nearest Kayaking is 5.0 km from the campsite

Sports

Tennis

• Open 01/05/2012 - 11/09/2012
• 1 full size court, Hard court
• Charge: €3.00 / hour

• Equipment hire available: Yes

Table Tennis

• Open 01/05/2012 - 11/09/2012
• 3 tables

Football

• Football not available on the campsite, nearest football is 6.0 km from the campsite

Squash

• Squash not available on the campsite, nearest squash is 30.0 km from the campsite

Gymnasium

• Open 28/04/2012 - 08/09/2012

Quad biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 3.0 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

Fishing

• Fishing is not available on the campsite, nearest fishing is 12.0 km from the campsite

Golf

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

Driving Range

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 0.3 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 2 playgrounds

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 2.5 km from the campsite

Specialist Activities

• Aquagym

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 300meters
• Nearest river: 12.0km

Shopping

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

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

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.

The following travel details are available:

Airport(s)

• La Rochelle (LRH): 148km
• Nantes (NTE): 86km
• Poitiers (PIS): 240km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 379km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 412km
• Le Havre: 472km
• Roscoff (RSC): 403km
• St Malo (STM): 268km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: St 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.

Take a look at some of the local recommendations for days out and activities our customers have shared with us following their holiday at Les Ecureuils

"The Feeling Forest was great fun for the kids and adults, although our children were a little young for the quad biking and paintballing. The beach was great too, the kids loved collecting the thousands of hermit crabs in the morning!"
P. Lear, Northamptonshire

"The beach is fabulous - very clean and not too crowded. Would recommend the Feeling Forest tree climbing adventure park, a fantastic way to spend the day!"
E. Pausey, Middlesex

"Oceanile at Noirmoutier is a good day out, especially if you've got good weather. Gets very busy though so would recommend you take a packed lunch. St Gilles Croix de Vie is a lovely town with some good markets and shops, and is great for sight-seeing and restaurants."
J. Grainger, Gateshead

"St Jean de Monts has a lovely beach - very big and very clean. On a poor weather day we went over to Noirmoutier and visited the butterfly park and aquarium which were both excellent. There was a great choice of places to eat as well. Slightly further out was the zoo at les Sables d'Olonne which was also brilliant - really nice with plenty to see."
S. Dyer, Staffordshire

"Puy du Fou was a great day out, we really enjoyed sitting in a roman amphitheatre watching the chariot racing! St Gilles Croix de Vie is a pretty town too, just 5 minutes' drive from the site."
N. Ball, Staffordshire

"St Gilles Croix de Vie was lovely with lots of restaurants and bars, a great market and a large sandy beach. St Jean de Monts is quite 'touristy' and has a great beach and lovely esplanade, close to the parc. The zoo at les Sables d'Olonne made for a lovely day out; it's nice and shady, you can get close to the animals and it's a good size for children. It took just under an hour to drive there from the parc. So many sandy beaches in the area."
W. Couper, Kent