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Family Holiday Sites in Aquitaine, south west France
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FHS003
Moliets-Plage Holiday Village
Pierre & Vacances holiday resort with kids
clubs
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Reasons to Choose Moliets Holiday Village
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Walk
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Kids'
Clubs included
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In
Our Opinion...
The
Pierre & Vacances Moliets Holiday Village is set in the
heart of Les Landes pine forests with the ocean accessible
by foot or bike. There's a wide range of activities available
through the Kids Clubs
on-site plus a wealth of sports and lesisure pursuits to enjoy
locally. The Village
itself of course has a wide range of facilities.
Parents also have plenty to choose from including golf, surfing,
tennis and horse-riding.
The environment is a natural blend of fresh pine forests,
sandy beaches and freshwater lakes. It all makes Moliets Village
an ideal venue for an active summer holiday for the family.
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Location
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Moliets-Plage
- from 1km to the beach. 60 kms north of Biarritz
and 90 kms south of Bordeaux |
Type
of location : |
Seaside
resort - Moliets offers endless sandy beaches. This
is a low-rise development in the forests which blends well
with the natural surroundings |
Accommodation : |
430
apartments (sleeping between 4 and 7) and 162 Maisons du Golf
(sleeping between 5 and 8). Village accommodation is split
into four areas, no one building is more than 3 storeys high |
Quality
guide : |
SIMPLE
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does this mean? |
Prices : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
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peak season |
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off-peak |
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Check the notes on prices
to see what the price includes
» Don't forget to check the Special
Offers
» A modest tourist tax is charged throughout France. In
Moliets it is c.0.75 euros per day for persons aged 13+
» Optional supplements
are available:
• Premium Formula
• Baby
Crèche
• Baby
Kit
• Half-Board
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Arrival
& Departure : |
Arrival
- from 5pm; Departure - by 10am
The reservation period booked must be Saturday-to-Saturday
during the period 12 July to 30 August (you can arrive/depart
any day but the reservation must be Saturday-to-Saturday).
Outside those dates it is possible to book midweek dates (minimum
7 nights) |
Village
Facilities : |
• 4x
swimming pools & 3x children's pools; 1 pool
is heated
• Children's playgrounds
• Beach volley-ball court
• Mini-golf
• Pétanque court
• Rollerskate & skateboard arena
• Children's farm
• Table tennis
• Cinema
• Reception service
• Car parking
• Restaurant, café & bar
• Mini-shop
• Bicycle rental
• Launderette
• Internet & wifi access (reception)
• Le SpOt zone for teenagers (pool table, PS2, table
football etc)
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Find
out more about the Village
Facilities |
Nearest
beach : |
From
1km to 1.5kms - long sandy beaches supervised in July &
August |
Nearest
boulangerie : |
Mini-market
at the Village. Boulangerie at the sea-front in seaon and
in Moliets-et-Maa 2 kms. Market on Wednesday & Thursday
on the beach plus Friday night-market in season at the sea-front |
Getting
There : |
Road
- A10 motorway to Castets, junction 12
Air - Biarritz 1 hr; Bordeaux 1.5 hrs drive
(approx)
Ferry - St Malo 8 hr drive (approx) or Bilbao
2hr30 mins approx
Train - Dax 35kms |
Things
to see & do : |
Golf,
surfing, tennis, watersports, beach, forest cycling &
hiking tracks, horse-riding. Visit Biarritz,
St Jean de Luz, Pyrénées,
Basque Country, Spain -
San Sebastian, Bilbao & Pamplona
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Find out about Moliets
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Discover
the
Côte Landaise Region
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Location
Map
of Moliets
The Village is situated on and around Moliets Golf
Club, just one hour north of Biarritz.
It is divided into four 'districts' - see Map of
the Village
The coast is dominated by long sandy beaches and immense pine
forests. Perfect for active summer holidays for the family!
The resort lies 2kms from the village of Moliets-et-Maa
(basic shops) and about 5kms from Léon,
a small and charming market town with tourist office, bars,
restaurants and a few shops. The beach at Moliets-Plage
- which is in walking distance - also has basic shops, bars
and restaurants.
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More
About the Village Facilities
Swimming Pools
• "Résidences du Golf"
- 200m2, 0.80-1.70m deep, open all season, unheated,
unsupervised. Plus diving pool, unheated, 2.50m deep.
• "Quartier des Bastides"
- 200m2, 0.80-1.60m deep, open all season, unheated, unsupervised.
Plus paddling pool, 0.20-0.45m deep, open all season, unheated,
unsupervised
• "Maisons du Golf"
- 420m2, open all season, unheated, unsupervised. Plus paddling
pool, 0.20-0.45m deep, open all season, unheated, unsupervised
• "Centre" - 300m2 pool,
0.70-1.30m deep, open all season, heated, unsupervised. Plus
paddling pool 64m2, 0.30m deep, open all season, heated, unsupervised.
Restaurant
L'Escale Restaurant is located in the centre
of the village by the pool. It has a lovely wooden terrace
and was completely renovated in 2005.
Activities for Adults
This is not 'campsite entertainment'! It's not a
tacky theme park! On Sundays you are invited to an informal
meeting to hear about the village's activity programme. Adults
can choose one activity free of charge - please note there
is a reduced programme outside of French school holidays:
| Golf
lesson |
introductory
session |
| Sports
events |
table
tennis, pétanque,
beach volley-ball, badminton, mini-football |
| Fitness
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aerobics
- held all season |
| Children's
shows |
performed
once a week in the evenings - games, shows, dance, karaoke,
pétanque,
cinema |
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Kids'
Clubs
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The Pierre & Vacances Holiday Village offers
a crèche facility plus 3 clubs tailored to kids of
all ages up to 18. For ages 3-18 the clubs are included in
the rental price; the Baby Crèche is an extra.
The clubs have a distinctly French atmosphere; the first language
is French although given the multi-national mix of kids here,
most staff speak good English. However, it's a good chance
for your kids to come home with a few simple phrases in another
language - and the chance to make friends with kids from all
over Europe.
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Please
reserve the Clubs with us at the time of booking your
accommodation. The Kids' Clubs sessions will be planned
locally at reception the day after your arrival. Payment
for the Club Baby crèche is made on-site
on arrival |
| Club |
Overview
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Baby
(3-35 months) |
• Reserve
with us at time of booking & pay for on-site
• Open Sun pm to Fri, 9am to 6.30pm
• Staffed by nursery nurses & infant
school teacher
• 6 session package €115 per child
• 3 hour session 20 EUR per child
• 82m2 wooden chalet in regional architecture
• Alertness games, outdoor games & 'motivity'
activities
• French & English language
• Medical
certificate required - vaccinations for tetanus, polio,
dyptheria, BCG
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Mini
(3-5 yrs) |
• Pre-reserved
and paid for when you book your accommodation
• Open Sun pm to Fri, 9am to 12.30pm and
3pm to 6.30pm
• Staffed by nursery nurses & infant
school teacher
• 6 sessions per week included in the rental
price
• 82m2 room
• Games, puppets, preparing a show, croquet,
walks, mini-basketball
• French & English language
• Medical
certificate required - vaccinations for tetanus, polio,
dyptheria, BCG
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Kids &
Club Junior
(6-8 & 9-12 yrs) |
• Pre-reserved
and paid for when you book your accommodation
• From 5 Apr to 4 May, 28 June to 1 Sep and
25 Oct to 1 Nov
• Open Sun pm to Fri, 9am to 12.30pm and
3pm to 6.30pm
• Qualified, licensed instructors
• 6 sessions per week included in the rental
price
• 100m2 wooden chalet on 2 levels
• French & English language
• Team sports & tournaments, outdoor
games, tennis, preparing a show, treasure hunts, walks,
kite-flying, grass hockey, mini-trampoline, circus initiation,
football, tennis, mini-golf, water-polo
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Teens &
Club Fun
(13-15 & 16-18 yrs) |
• Pre-reserved
and paid for when you book your accommodation
• From 5 Apr to 4 May, 28 June to 1 Sep and
25 Oct to 1 Nov
• Open Sun pm to Fri, 10.30am to 6.30pm
• Qualified, licensed instructors
• 6 sessions per week included in the rental
price
• 90m2 chalet
• French & English language
• Team sports & tournaments, paintball,
tennis, surf/body-board (Jul & Aug), bike rides,
baseball, beach volleyball
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Accommodation
The
Village accommodation comprises apartments and Maisons du
Golf, all within easy access of the main reception area, facilities
and beach. In all, there are 430 apartments and 162 houses.
A number of apartments and houses are equipped for disabled
guests.
Each district has its own car park. You will be allocated
your unit on arrival - see Map of
the Village
• "Résidences du Golf"
- 3 buildings on 2 floors, on the edge of the golf course.
Apartments have views of the golf course and pine forest.
• "Quartier des Bastides"
- 4 buildings on 3 floors, on the edge of the golf course.
Apartments have views of the golf course and pine forest.
• "Maisons du Golf"
- alongside the golf course
• "Centre" - newly renovated,
in the heart of the Village and closest to reception
The apartments are low-rise and built in
the traditional style of south west France, with terracotta
roof tiles and exposed timber on the facade.
The maisons are inspired by landais and Basque
traditional architecture with their canopied porticos, wooden
facings and colourful facades. They are all duplex houses
with a balcony and terrace.
All apartments have:
• colour TV (2 English-speaking channels)
• kitchenette with 4 hot plates, oven or microwave/grill,
dishwasher, fridge and coffee machine
• private terrace or balcony
with outdoor furniture
All maisons have:
• colour TV (2 English-speaking channels)
• kitchenette with 4 hot plates, oven or microwave/grill,
dishwasher, fridge and coffee machine
• breakfast bar
• private terrace and balcony
Please note that the top bunk bed is not suitable for children
aged under 6 (French decree).
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FHS003-2R4/4S • 1
bedroom • Sleeps 4 • 30m2
• '4 Soleils'
"Centre" district
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1x
double bedroom (double bed) • 1x double sofa-bed
in living room • Bathroom with bath & shower
fitting • Separate wc |
FHS003-2R5/4S • 1
bedroom • Sleeps 5 • 24-28m2
• '4 Soleils'
"Résidence du Golf" & "Quartier
des Bastides" & "Centre" districts
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1x
double bedroom or mezzanine floor with 1x double bed or
twin beds and 1x single sofa-bed • 1x single sofa-bed
and 1x pull-out bed or convertible sofa-bed in living
room • Bathroom with bath & shower fitting •
Separate wc |
FHS0033R7/4S • 1
bedroom • Sleeps 7 • 37-39m2
• '4 Soleils'
"Résidence du Golf" & "Quartier
des Bastides" & "Centre" districts
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1x
double bedroom (double bed) or mezzanine with double bed
• Cabin area with bunk beds or twin beds •
Living area with 1x single sofa-beds & 1x pull-out
bed bed • Bathroom with bath & shower fitting
• Separate wc • Extra
shower room with wc. Some
apartments are duplexes |
FHS003-M6 • 2
bedroom duplex house • Sleeps 6 • 45m2
• '4 Soleils'
"Maisons du Golf" district
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1x
double bedroom (double bed) • 1x twin bedroom •
1x pull-out bed in living room • Bathroom with bath
& shower fitting • Separate wc • Downstairs
wc |
FHS003-M8 • 2-3
bed duplex house • Sleeps 8 • 51m2
• '4 Soleils'
"Maisons du Golf" district
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1x
double bedroom (double bed) • 1x twin bedroom •
Cabin area with bunk beds • 1x single sofa-bed &
1x pull-out bed in living room • Bathroom with bath
& shower fitting • Separate wc • Downstairs
shower room & wc |
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Discover
Moliets
Moliets
Tourist Office
Moliets
is known as something of an oasis amongst the endless pines
of western Europe's largest forest. It's basically a big playground!
Here's a selection of some the activities you can pursue in
the resort:
• Adrenaline Park - includes quad biking
& karting
• Canoeing / kayaking
- take the Courant d'Huchet from lac de Léon to the
ocean
• Children's farm where
the kids can see animals of the region including the Gascony
pig!
• Cycling - 12 kms
of safe and shady forest cycle tracks. Bike hire shops locally
• Golf course &
training centre - one of continental Europe's Top 50 courses
• Horse-riding - local equestrian centre
for guided excursions in the forest or along the surf
• Kite-surfing -
windsurfing and surfing combined
• Land-yachting -
the quickest way to cover several kms of sandy beach!
• Nature trails -
several tracks criss-crossing the dunes, forests and around
the lakes
• Sailing - sailing
school at lac de Léon (7 kms)
• Scenic flights to get a
real sense of the Cote Landaise geography
• Surfing - championship surf
conditions plus a local surf club for tuition
• Tennis - several courts at the golf
club
• Windsurfing - at the ocean or at
lac de Léon. Lessons available
Useful links: Maa Surf School
and Moliets Golf Club
Designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1988, Golf de Moliets
is a monster of a course. The course is ranked in Continental
Europe's Top 50 and 9th best course in France. It is currently
used on the European PGA Challenge Tour.
Whilst it's a relatively new course, the surrounding forest
dates back to the early 1900s. American in its layout, the
course takes in parkland (yes, you've guessed it - a pine
forest!) and links-style golf. In fact, it's the seaside holes,
13, 14, 15 and 16, that make for the most attractive golf
on the course.
The 18 hole course is a shade under 7000 yards, par 72. There
is also a 9 hole course and golf training centre. Lessons
are available - book at the clubhouse.
Green fees for the championship course start at around €60
for 18 holes (€25 for 9 hole course) depending on the
season, although the purchase of a Biarritz Golf Pass
is recommended - this gives you discounted access to five
local courses.
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Discover
the Region
Discover
the Côte
Landaise region of Aquitaine
Whilst Moliets is ideal for those seeking an active holiday
without straying too far from the villa, there are a host
of potential day-trips slightly further afield…Bordeaux,
Biarritz and the numerous vineyards
of the Gironde, for instance.
The local town of Léon has a distinctly
laid-back feel to it. It has a couple of restaurants, shops,
supermarkets and a tourist office. There are plenty of local
markets to enjoy including Léon (every day
from mid June to mid Sep and Tuesday all year round); Moliets-Plage
(Monday and Thursday all year round and Saturday in July and
August); and Dax (Saturday and Sunday).
To sample a pastime particular to the south west, visit Vieux-Boucau
to watch course landaise (a less
gory version of bull-fighting) and the Basque-invented
pelota, the fastest ball-game in the world. If you’d
like to learn more about the Landaise culture and traditions,
try the eco-museum at nearby Sabres.
Our suggestions for day-trips include:
• ARCACHON
This popular and stylish French favourite provides plenty
of options for visitors. Ferries run from Arcachon to a host
of destinations including Cap Ferret, a smart
resort on the other side of the Bassin d’Arcachon and
to the beautiful Banc d’Arguin, a sand-bank
nature reserve. The Banc d’Arguin sits at the foot of
the famous Dune du Pilat which at over 100
metres is the largest sand dune in Europe. A journey to the
summit (try it without the staircase provided!) is a must;
sunrise and sunset are the best times.
Back into Arcachon, stroll along the seafront or through the
delightful Ville d’Hiver (Winter Town)
and explore its fabulous collection of eclectic villas. There
is also a lovely park to cool off in the shade and watch the
locals play petanques. The Bassin d’Arcachon is packed
full of oyster farms and you will have no difficulty finding
a supply of these slimy crustaceans to dine on in one of the
town’s many seafood restaurants.
• BIARRITZ & ST
JEAN DE LUZ
An hour’s drive south are the sophisticated resorts
of Biarritz and St Jean de Luz, the south Atlantic’s
riposte to the Côte d’Azur. Both provide excellent
beaches, cuisine and up-market shopping as well as a good
introduction to the Spanish-influenced Pays Basque.
If you have time, drop into the regional capital, Bayonne.
Famed for its ham and its chocolates, Bayonne was under English
rule for 300 years. It is much under-rated and worth a trip
to see its cathedral and walk its ancient streets.
• SPA & THALASSOTHERAPY
In France, the south west is known for its rejuvenating
waters, both salt and fresh varieties. Nearby Dax
is the official spa capital of France and is a 25 minute drive
from the villas. The Côte Basque – Hendaye, St
Jean de Luz and Biarritz - is home to numerous thalassotherapy
centres.
• LAKES OF AQUITAINE
The freshwater lakes that punctuate the forest are
a great alternative to the ocean and provide safer bathing
for children. Rather like the Lake District in England, each
lake, or étang, has its own atmosphere. Near
to the villas are the étangs Aureilhan
and Léon. Both are relatively small
and delightfully tranquil; at the latter you can canoe from
the lake along the serene Courant d’Huchet
to the ocean’s edge.
• WINE-TASTING
If you’re feeling ‘beached out’
why not take the opportunity to explore some of the region’s
vineyards? The famous Graves and Sauternes
vineyards are an hour’s drive north east in the direction
of Bordeaux and Langon.
For further information please follow the links below. We
hope you find these are helpful but please note that we cannot
be responsible for their content.
Landes
Tourist Office
Biarritz
Tourist Office
Chalosse
Tourist Guide
Spa in Dax
Wines
of SW France
France
Travel Guide
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