PIERRE AND VACANCES RESORT BELLE DUNE FRANCE

PIERRE AND VACANCES BELLE DUNE

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION

• In the Picardy region, 10 km from the Baie de Somme and 30 km from Le Touquet. 2 hours from Paris and 2 ½ hours from London.
• A region renowned for its rich natural, cultural and historical heritage with the Baie de Somme, its valleys and forests.

THE VILLAGE

• A pedestrian Eco-Village in the heart of a preserved natural area of sand dunes of approximately 250 ha. Sheltered by pine forests.
• Choice of accommodation: apartments or houses, recreating the atmosphere of the Picardy Coast at the turn of the 20th century.

SPORTS AND LEISURE

• A large choice of children’s clubs adapted to each age group: club (3 to 35 months), club (3 to 5 years), clubs (6 to 8 and 9 to 12 years) and club (13 to 15 and 16 to 18 years). Discovery club for 6-8 years and 9-12 yeras in july and august.
• Pilot site for the protection of the environment with the WWF.
• Environmental awareness-raising for children and young people in partnership with the WWF in children's club once a week.
• Free activities for adults during the day and evening events.
• A superb 18-hole golf course on the edge of the village.
• A huge water sports complex, the "Aquaclub" with heated, covered and outdoor swimming pools, giant water slide, wave machines, jacuzzi and geysers.
• Beautiful, large beaches in Fort-Mahon and Quend, accessible on foot via footpaths through the dunes or by a small train.
• Fort Mahon awarded the Blue Flag in 2005 (guarantee that the environment is protected).
• A great number of sport courses (golf, circus, tennis, land yachting) and guided excursions with a specialised guide to discover the local fauna and the marine flora and fauna. New sport courses to book when reserving accommodation: golf, rollerblading.

Note!

• Site can accommodate people with reduced mobility (minor disabilities, elderly people) with an able-bodied escort and families with young children (pushchair). Enquire when reserving.
• Car necessary

Official classification : 3 stars

CAPACITY

68 apartments and 236 Houses

PRESENTATION

A protected, entirely pedestrian eco-resort recreating the atmosphere of the Picardy coast at the turn of the 20th century. The architecture respects the environment of a site divided into 5 areas:

• "La Place" Area: comprised of a square beside the Great Lake with a small 2-floor building with large windows housing the apartments and 2 small buildings housing the “ Maison de Belle Dune” and main reception. On the south side, the square opens onto a fully-equipped bank of the artificial Lake.
• "Eaux Vives" Area: spreads out behind the “La Place” Area and is linked to the latter by pedestrian pathways. It is comprised of groups of 2 to 4 semi-detached houses, some of which border the Great Lake or the canal, providing an exceptional view over the lake, the surrounding scenery or the golf course.
• "Le Grand Lac" Area: continuing on from “La Place” with a pedestrian path linking the two, it is comprised of small semi-detached houses overlooking the lake.
• "Le Hameau" Area: semi-detached houses on the golf course and right next to the Club House.
• "l'Ile aux Oiseaux" Area: located in very tranquil surroundings on the edge of the golf course and bordering a small lake.

AMENITIES

• 1 phone box
• Launderette (paying): 6 washing machines and 2 tumble dryers, coin or note operated.

SHOPS ON SITE

• Bar/pub
• Restaurant “l’Onagre”
• Mini-Market
• Souvenir shop “La Rose des Vents”
• Bicycle rental “ Velocipede ”

RENTAL FORMULA

Week stays:

• Accommodation.
• Sheets, 1 pillow case and bathroom linen per person, 2 dishcloths, 1 cleaning kit (*) provided in the apartment for arrival and collected by Pierre & Vacances services on departure.
• Television.
• End-of-stay cleaning (except kitchen area and dishes).

Note!

• For stays of 7 nights and more, possible to renew these services at the beginning of the next week at reception.
  

DESCRIPTION OF THE APARTMENTS

In all apartments:

• Fully-equipped open kitchen: 4 hotplates, fridge, oven, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker.
• Bathroom (basin and bath)
• Toilet
• Balcony
• Telephone (paying)
• Television. Available channels* : 6 French Channels (canal+ unscrambled) and 5 foreigns channels (3 German : ZDF, DSF et KIKA and 1 english : BBC World).
  * Non-contractual information

STUDIO APARTMENTS FOR 4/5 PERSONS (approx. 28 m²):

• Living area with 2 sofa-beds and 1 pull-out bed
• 1 cabin/bedroom with window and 2 bunk beds
  Note: The toilet is in the bathroom.

2-ROOM APARTMENTS FOR 4/5 PERSONS (approx. 34 m²):

• Living area with 2 sofa-beds and 1 pull-out bed
• 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
  Note: Separate toilet.

3-ROOM APARTMENTS FOR 6/7 PERSONS (approx. 44 m²):

Ground floor:

• Living area with 2 sofa-beds and 1 pull-out bed

Upper floor

• 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
• 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
• 1 bathroom
  Note: Toilet on the ground floor.

4-ROOM APARTMENTS FOR 7/8 PERSONS (approx. 51 m²) :

Ground floor:

• Living area with 2 sofa-beds and 1 pull-out bed
• 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
• 1 shower room, separate toilet.

Upper floor

• 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
• 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
  Note: A bathroom with toilet.

Note:
Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old.

DESCRIPTION OF THE HOUSES

In all the houses:

On the ground floor

• Fully-equipped open kitchen: 4 hotplates, fridge, oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker.
• Toilet
• Garden level with Terrace
• Telephone (paying)
• Television. Available channels* : 6 French Channels (canal+ unscrambled) and 5 foreigns channels (3 German : ZDF, DSF et KIKA and 1 english : BBC World)
  * Non-contractual information

Upper floor

• Bathroom

3-ROOM HOUSES FOR 5/6 PERSONS (approx. 43 m²) :

Ground floor:

• Living area with 1 sofa-bed + 1 pull-out bed

Upper floor

• 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
• 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  Note: Separate toilet.
  In apartments for disabled people, the bedroom with 2 single beds is replaced by 1 cabin/bedroom with window and 2 bunk beds, located on garden level.

3 /4-ROOM HOUSES FOR 7/8 PERSONS (approx. 51 m²) :

Ground floor :

• Living area with 1 sofa-bed + 1 pull-out bed
• Bathrooms with bath and toilet.

Upper floor

• 1 bedroom with 1 double bed
• 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
• 1 cabin/bedroom with window and 2 bunk beds
  Note: The toilet is in the bathroom.

ACTIVITIES: SPORTS AND LEISURE

WATER SPORTS

THE AQUACLUB

• Free access included in the rental cost.
• Covered area: 1 heated, 416 m2 swimming pool with wave pool, water slide, jacuzzi and beaches - 175 m2 solarium and also a bar, crêperie/sandwich shop, a mini boutique, ping-pong tables and relaxation area* (sauna, hammam).
  * paying
• Outdoor area: 390 m² in all of pools with giant water slide, sliding slope, jacuzzi and geysers, surrounded by 1,035 m² of stone beaches . Children’s playing ground.

• Last entry 1 hour before closing time

BEACHES

• Public, sandy beach in Fort-Mahon (2 km)
  Accessible by car, little train (July - August) subject to traffic, or on foot via footpaths.
• Public beach at Quend-Plage (2 km)
  Accessible by car (car park available), by little train (July – August) subject to traffic, or on foot via footpaths. (2 km).

LAKE

• The “Grand Lac”: located in front of the “Place Centrale”, 3 hectares of lake, approximately 1.60m in depth.
  Small harbour with Optimists. Pedestrian path around the lake.
• The “Lac de l'île aux oiseaux”:
  In front of the houses, 2.5 hectares of lake, approximately 1.60 m in depth.

LEISURE FACILITIES

GAMES AREAS

• Ping-pong, petanque (outdoors)
• Sports ground (basket-ball, football)
• Game area

THE LITTLE TOURIST TRAIN (subject to traffic)

• It serves the Fort-Mahon beach and Quend-Plage (stops in front of the water sports centre at Fort-Mahon beach). Runs every day, except Saturdays, from 01/07 to 31/08/05.

BELLE DUNE SMALL FARM

• Wooden shelters allows children to see all the familar and originals animals (sheep, gees, hens, ducks …)

TENNIS (PAYING)

• Direct access from the resort’s central square.
• 4 outdoor courts which 2 covered courts (Hard).
• Outdoor rates: € 8 / hour, Covered: € 11 / hour. Enquiries, bookings and payment at the Resort Activities Bureau. Lessons possible. Rates based on summer 2005.

GOLF* (PAYING)

• 18-hole golf course, Par 72, 5952 m, with a number of ornamental lakes.
• Architect: Jean-Marie Rossi.
• Club House, restaurant, pro - shop and changing rooms.
• Open from Monday to Thursday and from Saturday to Sunday (closed on Fridays)
• Practice with 50 shaded bays, including 10 covered (bucket of balls paying)

ARCHERY (sessions supervised by instructors)

• Range with fixed or 3D targets. Located on a woody course, between the golf practice and the tennis complex.
• Introductory sessions on Sundays or Mondays supervised by instructors, and paying practice sessions (3D target bow, crossbow, blowpipe, Peruvian arrows, javelin)

“MAISON DE BELLE DUNE”

• Reception for the activity centre
• Hall with vivarium exhibition, fresh and sea water aquariums.

CYCLE LANES*

• Cycle lanes and pedestrian paths linking Fort - Mahon to Quend – Plage, pass through the resort.
• 24 km Tadorne Boucle route between the Baie de l’Authie and the Baie de Somme via small, marshy tracks.
• Full day or ½ day bicycle rental in the resort.

THE RESORT AND SURROUNDING AREA

• Marquenterre Ornithological Park: a natural reserve in the Baie de Somme. 300 hectares of sand and mud flats, covered by the sea twice daily.
  
• Maison de l’Oiseau: bird centre - a unique place for information and bird-watching. The closeness of the birds and the handlers’ knowledge will help you to recognise birds from their silhouette and colour and learn about their behaviour.
  
• The Valloires Gardens: bordering the Authie, a magnificent landscape garden boasting over 5,000 varieties of rare bushes and roses, at the foot of a Cistercian Abbey.
  
• The Baie de Somme Railway: 16 km-ride in an old steam or diesel locomotive train across the “mollières” and salt-meadows.
  
• Boat trips or walks in the bay to see the seals and explore the surroundings.
  
• Valley of the Somme: its numerous lakes, the “ Puits Tournants ”, the Vaux Belvedere, Abbeville, Samara Park (25 ha), Amiens and its Cathedral and Picardy Museum, the Naours Caves (refuges developed into a fully-fledged town).
  
• The Bay and Valley of L’Authie: Fort-Mahon Plage, Crécy Forest, Etaple-sur-Mer with its fishing museum and the sight of the sea sweeping over the bay at spring tide, its floating huts…

EVENTS

Numerous festivals in the surrounding areas:

• April : - The Abbeville and Baie de Somme Bird Film Festival
  - The Chinese Cemetery: Qing Ming in Noyelles-sur-mer, 1st Saturday of April (subject to change): traditional Chinese festival paying homage to their ancestors who died in France during the 1st World War.
• May (date subject to change): the Bicycle Festival, the Water sports Festival
• September: the Cathedral Festival (subject to change)
• October: “La semaine du Goût” in the Valloires Gardens: discovering former fruit and vegetables and original meals around the garden’s stoves.

SHOPS

• All kinds of shops and services can be found in Fort-Mahon-Plage (2 km). Supermarket 1 km from the resort.
• Doctor’s surgery and pharmacy 1.5 km from the resort.
• Cash points in Fort-Mahon Plage centre.

HOW TO GET THERE / PARKING

BY ROAD
Calais (110 km) — Amiens (80 km)

Weather information Tel +33 (0)8 92 68 02 80
Traffic information Tel +33 (0)826 022 022

From Paris (220 km): Paris-L'Isle Adam A 16 motorway towards Berck/Boulogne/Calais, then take exit No. 24 “Baie de Somme/Fort-Mahon”. Take the D 940 towards Fort-Mahon/Quend. At Quend, follow “Fort-Mahon”, and “Fort-Mahon/Belle Dune/Aquaclub” on the D 32, then the D 432 and D 332.

BY TRAIN

RUE S.N.C.F. RAILWAY STATION
Travel information Tel 3635
Coach links (July/August only) : Courriers Automobile Picards
Tel +33 (0)3 22 91 46 82 or by taxi.

BY AIR

• LILLE AIRPORT (2 hours)
  Travel information Tel +33 (0)3 20 49 68 68.
  Transfers by shuttle service or taxi.
• PARIS ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT (2 hours)
  Transfers by shuttle service or taxi.

CAR PARK

PIERRE & VACANCES CAR PARK: In each resort area, free, outdoor car park, subject to availability.

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