ACCOMMODATION EQUIPPED WITH: kitchenette with mini-oven or microwave, bath or shower, small garden area (not enclosed) or terrace or furnished balcony.
The LES PORTES DE L'OCEAN and LA VIGIE residences are located on the promontory in Saint Georges de Didonne, 600m from the beach and 1km from the shops and the resort centre.
Accommodation is in apartments in 2 or 3 storey buildings.
FREE OF CHARGE
- Loan of high chair and baby bath for children under 2 years (subject to availability, state at time of booking)
PAYABLE SERVICES
> Bed linen, Towels (bath, hand and tea towel) and End of stau cleaning (state and pay at time of booking, see price tables)
> Cot hire under 2 years 25 euros/stay (subject to availability, state at time of booking and pay locally)
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
(State at time of booking and pay locally)
> Free parking (subject to availability)
> TV hire: 31 euros 1st week, 16 euros each subsequent week (subject to availability)
> Pets: 29 euros/pet/week (max. 2 pets per apt)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
> Watersports : sailing, wind-surfing, catamaran, optimist, sand-yachting, sea kayaking, etc.
> Tennis
> 18-hole golf course in Saint-Palais
> Mini-golf
> Fishing
> Cycling and mountain biking
> Walks by the sea
> Boules
Touristic train with commentary about the coast
"Rosalies" on hire, the famous little cars with pedals.
In season, enjoy the weekly street market which takes place daily.
Restaurants serving local specialities, cinema, nightclub.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The information shown here is not contractual. For the most up to date information, please contact the tourist office.
Land of gastronomic delights and fine wines, the area has large beaches, lakes, quaint villages and cities known for their glorious past.
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