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Family Holiday Sites in Aquitaine, south west France
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FHS011
Residence de l'Océan,
La Tranche sur Mer, Vendée
Moorish-style
holiday residence on one of the Atlantic's best beaches
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Reasons to Choose Résidence de l'Océan
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Right
on the beach - and one of the Vendée's finest.
All apartments have superb sea views |
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Short
walk to shops and amenities |
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Boat
trips to La Rochelle and Ile
de Ré
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In
Our Opinion...
When
we first visited Résidence de l'Océan - on holiday
- in May 2006, we knew it would be a great addition to our
collection of Family Holiday Sites.
There's a fabulous sandy beach on your doorstep - at low tide
there's rock pools and huge expanses of sand for ball games
and when the tide comes in you can hop on to your body-board.
With a fabulous pool and the town centre less than 5 minute
away, you could hardly ask for more - this is what seaside
family holidays are all about!
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Call
0870 6092845 or email
us to book or hold an option for 48 hours |
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| Key
Facts |
Location
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La
Tranche sur Mer sea-front |
Type
of location : |
Seaside
resort - one of Atlantic France's best beaches |
| The
résidence : |
Designed
in Moorish architecture, with direct access to the beach and
100 metres to the shops |
No.
of apartments : |
46 |
Types
of apartments available : |
1
and 2 bedroom apartments with superb sea views |
Price
per week (2008) : |
| Price
Band for this venue: |
-
peak season |
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off-peak |
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Don't forget to check the Special
Offers Apartment rental prices
» A modest tourist tax is charged throughout France. In
la Tranche sur Mer it is les than 1 euro per day for persons
aged 13+.
» Optional supplements are available too (pets, cots,
etc) - please check notes on prices.
All supplements to be paid locally.
» €260 collected on arrival (credit card) and refunded
on departure assuming no damages or extra cleaning is required |
Arrival
& Departure : |
The
reservation period booked must be Saturday-to-Saturday during
the period 28 June to 30 August. Outside those dates it is
possible to book midweek dates (minimum 7 nights) |
Linen
Arrangements : |
Bed
linen and bathroom towels are included in the rental - collect
from reception on arrival. You can change your linen each
week at reception |
Swimming
pool : |
Heated
from mid-June to mid-Sep, 11x6m, facing west and surrounded
by a large sun terrace. Steps into the shallow end make it
practical for kids. Views over the ocean and direct access
to the beach. |
Kids
clubs : |
None
- but there are lots of other kids to meet during your holiday |
Other
facilities : |
Reception,
lifts, private parking |
Nearest
beach : |
20
metres - La Tranche sur Mer's sandy beach |
Nearest
boulangerie : |
100
metres |
Nearest
airport : |
La
Rochelle - 1 hr drive (approx) |
Nearest
ferry port : |
St
Malo - 5 hr drive (approx) |
Things
to see & do : |
Beach
life including surfing, windsurfing, fishing, rock-pooling;
cycling; water park; skate-board park; tennis courts; horse-riding;
watersports lake & sailing school; weekly markets; day
trips - visit La Rochelle and Ile de Ré by boat |
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Location
Map
of La Tranche sur Mer
Lying
on the Sud Vendée coast opposite the
Ile de Ré, the resort of La
Tranche sur Mer is a seaside paradise with exceptional
beaches perfect for family holidays.
Résidence de l'Océan is perfectly
situated right on the beach and just a short walk into the
town centre.
Approximately mid-way down the Atlantic coast, La Tranche
sur Mer is easily reached by car or plane. It's roughly a
5 hour drive from St Malo and La Rochelle airport
is 1 hour's drive (approx).
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Apartments
We're
delighted to offer apartments at the beach-side of this residence,
offering superb sea views. You can even sit
on the balcony whilst you're kids play on the sand or in the
pool.
Every apartment includes a well-equipped
kitchen area with dishwasher, fridge, combination
microwave and grill, electric hob, coffee machine, kettle
and toaster.
There is a TV in each apartment - should you feel the need
to watch it. A small supplement applies, paid locally.
FHS011-BBH 1
bedroom sea view • Sleeps 4 • 25-32m2
Living room with sofa-bed or pull-out
bed • 1 cabin room or sleeping area with bunk
beds or 1 bedroom with 1 double bed or 2 single beds
• bathroom or shower room • WC •
balcony with ocean view
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PRICES & AVAILABILITY »
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FHS011-BBU 1
bedroom sea view • Sleeps 5 • 31-39m2
Living room with sofa-bed • 1
bedroom with double bed and single bed • bathroom
or shower • WC • balcony with ocean view
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PRICES & AVAILABILITY »
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FHS011-BCU 2
bedrooms sea view • Sleeps 7-8 • 60m2
Living room with sofa-bed • 1
bedroom with double bed • 1 bedroom with bunk
beds
• 'cabin' sleeping area
with bunk beds
• bathroom • separate
WC • balcony with ocean view
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PRICES & AVAILABILITY »
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Discover
La Tranche sur Mer
La
Tranche Sur Mer Tourist Office
The white houses and narrow streets give a French Mediterranean
feel to La Tranche sur Mer. Blessed with year-round sunshine
and 13 kms of sandy beaches, this is one of the best seaside
venues we've found in France. From the pier, where the
locals harvest sea snails, you can see across the water to
La Rochelle and Ile de Ré.
Most time will be spent on the beach - low tide reveals wonderful
rock pools and a huge expanse of sand for beach cricket and
football. When the tide turns the surf picks
up and it's time to hop on your body-board! By the end of
the day, the kids will be worn out and Mum & Dad can relax
on the balcony with a drink or two.
The La Tranche market is held in the centre
of town every Tuesday and Saturday morning, plus Wednesday
morning in La Grière (July and August) and Sunday morning
in La Terrière (July and August).
Dotted around the resort are various cycle tracks
and footpaths allowing you to discover the
natural surroundings - beaches, forests and salt marshes.
The Maupas Lake offers various watersports
options including tuition. Young kids will enjoy taking the
scenic train to tour the town.
In fact, since 2001, La Tranche sur Mer is an accredited "Kids'
Station" - this is a quality seal granted to
resorts which provide leisure activities in a secure environment
for children of all ages. Facilities include the Club Mickey
beach club (July and August) and the Parc d'Attractions fairground.
Also for the children, is the 370m2 lido
and paddling pool - the Mums and Dads might
want to slope off to the sauna, solarium and
spa. There's also tennis courts
and a skate park in the centre.
Between the ocean and the marshes lies a 600 hectare forest
of maritime pine trees and green oaks. The serenity of the
environment adds to the holiday feeling. Within the forest
is Parc des Florenias, a 7 hectare floral
gardens.
Here are some more useful links for discovering the many activities
on offer in La Tranche sur Mer. Please note that we are not
responsible for the content of third party websites.
Centre Nautique Tranchais - La
Tranche sur Mer Sailing School
Koa Surf School - La
Tranche sur Mer Surf School
Nova Fun - La
Tranche sur Mer Watersports School
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Discover
the Region
Even
though it's hard to drag yourself away from a holiday slumber
on the beach, La Rochelle and Ile
de Ré are really worth visiting. And we recommend
taking the boat to each - the drive around the mainland is
quite a trek (we speak from experience). Much better to sit
back and enjoy the ocean.
La Rochelle is recognised as one of the prettiest
and distinctive towns in France; the Rough Guide in fact calls
it the "most attractive and unspoilt seaside town in
France". Its hidden streets, ancient houses and bustling
port have long been popular with artists. Today, it is a favourite
place for a day-out or a long weekend.
» Old Town - this offers excellent
shopping along the arcades and stone slab streets. There are
some wonderful mansions to be admired in the Beaux Quartiers
district west of Rue du Palais. Also in the Old Town
are the some impressive postcard sites including Porte
de la Grosse-Horloge (La Rochelle's famous Gothic clocktower),
the Hôtel de Ville and Maison Henri II.
And don't miss out on the opulence of Café de la
Paix - an ideal resting place after your wallet has taken
a hammering on the Grande Rue des Merciers.
» Vieux Port - a fascinating few hours
can be spent here admiring Vauban's ramparts, the old fishermens'
houses in the Gabut district, eating out at Cour
des Dames or café crawling at Quai Duperré.
There's also a lovely park, Parc Charruyer, built
on the old fortifications. There are too many worthwhile sites
to list here, but Tour St Nicholas and Tour de
Lanterne are two very fine towers.
» Francofolies Music Festival - if
you happen to be in town on or just after Bastille Day (July
14th), you'll be in for a musical treat. The town is taken
over in a homage to music of all genres.
» Aquarium and museums -
the aquarium is one of the best in France and an ideal day-out
on a non-beach day. Kids will also enjoy the Musée
des Automates (three hundred figures moving to music!)
and the Musée des Modèles Réduits
(model cars, an underwater world, model train circuits, etc
- a miniature train taken kids through the museum). There's
also several 'grown-up' museums to enjoy in the town, the
Musée d'Histoire Naturelle arguable the most
impressive.
The other main destination for a long day-out is Ile
de Ré, a narrow island of low rise, whitewashed
villages, salt pans, oyster farms and beaches. Development
is restricted on the island and this undoubtedly adds to its
laid-back charm. In recent years, it's become one of the Atlantic's
chic resorts (try Cap Ferret
further south in Aquitaine too) favoured by wealthy Parisiens.
It becomes a bit hectic in August but one of the island's
best features is its network of cycle paths connecting the
villages.
» St Martin de Ré
is the mecca for beautiful people. Most arrive by yacht and
spend a few idle hours indulging in the harbour's seafood
restuarants and brocantes (do we sound jealous?). If ever
St Martin de Ré is too crowded, La Flotte is a smaller,
less well-known version and not to be missed.
» Aside from La Flotte, the best beaches
are on the south at La Couarde and Le Bois.
The lighthouse Phare des Baleines
is worth a detour too - the views are wonderful and the clear
waters will lure you in for a swim soon after!
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Here's a couple more insights to discovering the region...
For golfers, the nearest course is Olonne-sur-Mer,
a good 40 minutes' drive north. The course is exceptionally
well located and enjoys panoramic views.
For a spot of sight-seeing and culture, the
market towns of La Roche sur Yon and Luçon
are worth visiting.
The entertainment and adventure park at Puy du Fou
is a couple of hours' drive but lots of fun and the night-time
light show is spectacular.
And here are some more useful links for discovering the region.
Please note that we are not responsible for the content of
third party websites.
La
Rochelle Aquarium
La
Rochelle Tourist Office
Ile
de Ré Tourist Office
Vendee
Tourist Office
Charente
Maritime Tourist Office
Puy du Fou
"48
hours in La Rochelle" - article from The Independent
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