APARTMENTS EQUIPPED WITH : kitchenette with microwave/grill, shower, balcony (for upper floor apartments) or terrace (for ground floor apartments).
Residence LE PHALENE is located 30m from the central beach (road to cross), the shops and the resort centre.
The residence is made up of 2 small buildings (3 and 4 storeys - no lift) and a house that sits by the beach.
FREE OF CHARGE
- High chair loan (subject to availability, state at time of booking).
PAYABLE SERVICES
- Bed linen, towels (bath, hand & tea towel) and final cleaning (state and pay at time of booking).
- Cot hire for children under 2 - 25 euros/stay (subject to availability, state at time of booking and pay locally).
- Bike storage, 23 euros/wk.
- Laundry room.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
(State at time of booking and pay locally)
- Free outdoor parking, garage parking 38 euros/wk (both subject to availability).
- TV 31 euros/1st week, 16 euros/each subsequent week (subject to availability).
- Pets 34 euros/pet/wk (max 2/accommodation).
> MAISON 8 PERSONNES (M8)
M8 - HOLIDAY HOME sleeps 8, approx 60m², living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed, bedroom with double pull-out bed and bunk beds, mezzanine with double bed, bathroom.
> STUDIO 3 PERSONNES (S3)
S3 - STUDIO sleeps 3, approx 20m², living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed + sgl bed, bathroom.
> STUDIO 4 PERSONNES (S4)
S4 - STUDIO sleeps 4, approx 25m², living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed + set of bunks, shower.
> STUDIO 6 PERSONNES MEZZANINE (S6Z)
S6Z - MEZZANINE STUDIO sleeps 6, approx 35m², living area with sgl sofa bed and sgl pull-out bed + double pull-out bed, mezzanine with double bed, shower.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Situated 7km from Royan, this charming coastal resort has fine sandy beaches, a 16ha leisure park (marked footpaths, crazy-golf, tennis courts, fishing...) and a magnificent 900ha pine forest...
THE AREA
IN and AROUND ST PALAIS:
> La Palmyre zoo (one of the biggest in Europe)
> Marais Poitevin (marshland with a network of canals)
> La Rochelle and the famous Charentaise Islands of Aix, Re and Oleron
> The town of its mediaeval church...
Charente Maritime offers a window into the wider Poitou-Charentes region on the Atlantic coast, which has served as an important commerical port and key base for the French military.
The region offers a wide variety of attractions, from an aquarium in la Rochelle and a zoo in la Palmyre to fascinating churches, abbeys and castles. The long streches of coastline also offer opportunities to try watersports and regional seafood.
Train stations: La Rochelle, Rochefort.
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.
Located on the Atlantic coast, the Charente-Maritime region stretches out its pine tree lined sandy beaches and green countryside between the Vendee and Gironde areas. This is a region rich in history: Don't miss La Rochelle and its magnificent port, or Saintes, ancient roman town.
Charente-Maritime also takes pride in its islands which inspired many writers and painters: l'Ile d'Oleron (linked by a bridge 3km long), famous for its oysters and its windmills, l'Ile de Re, unforgettable when it comes to landscapes.
Everything in the area was made for you to have a pleasant stay. You will find many warm and welcoming resorts along the steep chalky rocks, capes and heavenly bays, with plenty of activities to offer. Gourmet meals and fine wines & spirits amateurs will find all they could wish for... Don't forget the town of Cognac is situated in the area.
