APARTMENTS EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with hob and dishwasher, shower, 1 child under 2 accepted as extra person.
HOLIDAY HOMES EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with ceramic hob, microwave and dishwasher, furnished terrace. 1 child under 2 accepted as extra person.
The LES VILLAS DU LAC club residence holiday apartments in Port d'Albret are located 500m from a lake, 1.7km from the nearest beaches and 1.5km from the resort centre and shops. The residence is made up of terraced holiday houses and a small recently-renovated two-storey building divided into apartments, all of which are set on a 12-acre site.
For self-drive and rail packages call the UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111.
FOR CHILDREN
Free entertainment between 2/7 and 27/8
FREE OF CHARGE
PAYABLE SERVICES
ENTERTAINMENT
Free entertainment between 7/7 and 1/9 and suitable for all guests
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
State at time of booking and pay locally when required
> MAISONNETTE 4 PERSONNES (M.4)
Sleeps 4, approx. 37m², living area with double sofa bed, twin bedroom, shower room.
> MAISONNETTE 6 PERSONNES (M.6)
Sleeps 6, approx. 48m², living area with single sofa bed and single pull-out bed, twin bedroom, double bedroom, shower room. House is sometimes on two levels.
> STUDIO 2/3 PERSONNES (S23)
Sleeps 2/3, approx. 22m², living area sleeping 2, entrance area with bunks.
> 2 PIECES 4 PERSONNES (24)
Sleeps 4, approx. 28m², living area sleeping 2, bedroom sleeping 2.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Museums:
> Robotics museum in Soustons (8 km away).
> Museum of traditions and old tools in Soustons at the Chateau de la Pandelle.
> Open air museum in Capbreton (20 km away) : aquariums, marine life, local history of fishing.
> The Chalosse museum in Montfort (55 km away) : rural life and habitat in Chalosse at the end of the 19th century.
Watersports in Port d'Albret :
> Sailing wind-suring, electric boats, canoë-kayaking, fishing in the sea and the lake, beach club for children.
> Golf
> Mini-golf
> Pelote basque
> Tennis
> Quad bikes, paintball and adventure course
> Horse-riding
> Forest walks (self or guided)
> Guilded walks in the the Pyrenees mountains and in the Basque country.
The Landes region is that part of France further down the Atlantic Coast where the beaches get wider and sandier and forests get denser. Aquitaine and Pays Basque form parts of it. The lakes, pine forests and sand dunes are ideal for a relaxing holiday, while the proximity of cities like Bordeaux,Bayonne and Biarritz means that you can take time out to soak up some culture as well as the sun.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
Between Gironde and Basque Country (French side), running along the Atlantic Coast, 'Les Landes' is an area famous for its vast pine forests and large sandy beaches, displaying a whole range of seaside resorts combining sports and leisure in a lively atmosphere, all set in a very well preserved environment. The region boasts a countryside of lakes and canals allowing the tourist to enjoy boat excursions. La Chalosse, located further south, is a hilly area with acres of vineyards where fine wines can be bought directly from small independent owners.
On a cultural point of view, you will be enthralled by a town like Dax and its 17th century cathedral.
Cuisine-wise, there is also plenty of specialities for the bon viveur in you, don't miss the delicious "Tourtiere a l'Armagnac"!
