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Moliets Plage Holiday Village
Pierre & Vacances holiday houses and apartments
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Reasons to Choose Moliets Holiday Village
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Walk
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Kids'
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Services available such as half-board, golf school, etc
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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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Facts |
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.
We offer 2 and 3 bedroom terraced houses (Maisons du Golf) as well as the larger format of apartments. All of these are from the 'Select' accommodation range featuring the most recently renovated stock. We can often access smaller apartments and 'Comfort' accommodation range which is a little cheaper - just ask us for details.
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Quality
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SIMPLE
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does this mean? |
Prices : |
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| Don't forget to check the Special
Offers |
Rental price includes: Bed linen & bathroom towels (collect from reception & renewable each week), two tea towels, cleaning kit, TV, final cleaning (except for kitchenette). Also included: access to pools, playgrounds & sports complexes (except archery) plus animation programmes.
Compulsory extras: Local tourist c.1 EUR pp per day
Optional extras:
Book on reservation:
1. Comfort Formula.
- beds made up for arrival
- bathroom linen changed mid-week
- cleaning mid-week
- 26 Eur per person per week
2. Beds made for arrival.
- 37 Eur per booking
3. Baby Kit.
- folding cot
- high chair
- changing mat
- baby bath
- push chair
- 40 Eur per kit per week
4. Board/catering.
Several options for adding meals to your holiday rentals
5. Kids' Clubs and Baby Creche.
A range of children's clubs to cater for all ages
6. Sports & Leisure Courses.
Including golf school and circus school
On-site payable services:
1. Pets.
2. Cleaning.
3. Laundry.
4. Wi-fi in the accommodation.
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Arrival
& Departure : |
Arrival & departure flexible all season EXCEPT from 14/07/12 to 01/09/12 when Saturday-Saturday bookings compulsory. |
Village
Facilities : |
• 4x
swimming pools & 3x children's pools; 1 pool
is heated
• Children's playgrounds
• Children's Magic and Dance lessons (book on site)
• Beach volley-ball court
• Multi-sports court
• Mini-golf
• Pétanque court
• Rollerskate & skateboard arena
• Children's farm with examples of local wildlife such as the Gascony pig!
• 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, large TV, PS2, table
football etc)
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Find
out more about the Village
Facilities |
Nearest
beach : |
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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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 15.
See the table below for prices for weekly and individual sessions.
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. |
Club |
Overview |
Club
Baby
(3-35 months) |
• Season dates 31/03 to 28/09/12
• Reserve & pay for when booking your accommodation with us
• Open July & August Sun pm to Fri, 9am to 6.30pm
• Open outside July & August every day except Wednesday, 9am to 6.30pm
• Staffed by nursery nurses & infant
school teacher
• 6 session package €160 per child
• 3.5 hour session 30 EUR per child
• Special Offer 20% discount except July & August
• 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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Club
Mini
(3-5 yrs) |
• Season dates 31/03 to 28/09/12
• Reserve & pay for when booking your accommodation with us
• Open July & August Sun pm to Fri, 9am to 12.30pm & 3 to 6.30pm
• Open outside July & August every day ex. Wednesday, 9am-12.30pm & 3-6.30pm
• Staffed by nursery nurses & infant
school teacher
• 6 sessions per week €90 per child, 3h30 session €20
• 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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Club
Kids &
Club Junior
(6-8 & 9-12 yrs) |
• Season dates 07/04 to 05/05 and 30/06 to 01/09
• Reserve & pay for when booking your accommodation with us
• Open July & August Sun pm to Fri, 9am to 12.30pm & 3 to 6.30pm
• Open outside July & August every day ex. Wednesday, 9am-12.30pm & 3-6.30pm
• Qualified, licensed instructors
• 6 sessions per week €90 per child, 3h30 session €20
• 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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Pass
Teens
(13-15 yrs)
&
Pass Fun
(16-18 yrs)
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• Season dates 07/04 to 05/05 and 30/06 to 01/09
• Reserve & pay for when booking your accommodation with us
• Open July & August Sun pm to Fri, 10.30am to 6.30pm
• Open outside July & August every day ex. Wednesday, 10.30am- to 6.30pm
• Qualified, licensed instructors
• 6 sessions per week €90 per child
• 90m2 chalet
• French & English language
• Team sports & tournaments, paintball,
tennis, surf/body-board (Jul & Aug), bike rides,
baseball, beach volleyball
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Le SpOt
(16-18 yrs) |
Older teenagers aged 16-18 are now welcome to join the SpOt at no
cost! There is no need to book in advance either.
The SpOt is open between 7pm and midnight.
The SpOt is a place where teenagers can meet up
during the day and during evenings too. There, you can enjoy a lounge with a widescreen TV, a soft drink vending machine
and all you need to party: mixing tables, lights, dancefloor…
Le SpOt is supervised by a
professional coordinator at all times so that parents won’t have to worry about a
thing!
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More
About the Village Facilities & Services Available
Swimming Pools | Catering | For Adults | Golf School
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.
Catering Options - please book and pay for at reservation
L'Escale Restaurant is located in the centre
of the village by the pool. It has a lovely wooden terrace
and offers meals to guests who've either pre-booked a meal card, as well as those who want to decide to try it out once you're there - so long as there are tables available.
New for 2012! Family Party delivery service - have meals delivered to your accommodation: BBQ, Fondue or Pancake Party! Booked on-site.
Option |
Details |
Price |
Half-Board |
Buffet breakfast + meal.
Meal = 3 course lunch or dinner, drinks not included. Two possibilities for each meal. Available from 31/03 to 28/09
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32 EUR per person per day for ages 12+.
13 EUR per person per day for ages 4-11. Kids under 4 go free.
Special offer - 20% off outside July & August. The number of days catering purchased must correspond to the number of nights accommodation. |
3 Meal Flex Card |
Meals to be spread over the duration of the stay)
Meal = 3 course lunch or dinner, drinks not included. Two possibilities for each meal. Enscription directly at the restaurant on arrival. Available from 31/03 to 28/09 |
69 EUR per person for ages 12+
27 EUR per person per day for ages 4-11. Kids under 4 go free
Special offer - 20% off outside July & August.
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Free 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. The following activities are free of charge - please note there
is a reduced programme outside of French school holidays:
| Sports
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tournaments for 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 |
| Excursions |
2 half-day local excursions each week |
Golf School - please book and pay for at reservation
Initiation Course for 16+ yrs 3h/day x4 days for 380 EUR
Initiation Course for 16+ yrs 2h/day x4 days for 250 EUR
Initiation Course for under 16s 3h/day x4 days for 300 EUR
Initiation Course for under 16s 2h/day x4 days for 200 EUR
Advanced Course for 16+ yrs 3h/day x4 days for 380 EUR
Advanced Course for under 16s 3h/day x4 days for 300 EUR
Courses available all season
Circus School - please book and pay for at reservation
"Acrobat" 6-8 yr olds 1hr/day x5 days 30 EUR
"Funambulist" (tight-rope walker) 9-12 yr olds 2hrs/day x5days 60 EUR
Courses available 02/07 to 03/09/11
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Accommodation
We offer 2 and 3 bedroom terraced houses (Maisons du Golf) as well as the larger format of apartments. All of these are in the '4 Suns' sections of the village with the most recently renovated stock. We can often access smaller apartments and '3 Suns' stock which is a little cheaper - just ask us for details.
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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FHS0033R7/4S • 1-2
bedroomx • 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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double bedroom (double bed) • 1x twin bedroom •
1x pull-out bed in living room • Bathroom with bath
& shower fitting • Separate wc • Downstairs
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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 - P&V guests benefit from a 10% discount on all sailing lessons at Lac de Léon Aquafun Sailing Centre. Full details are available at the reception desk.
• Adrenaline Park - includes quad biking
& karting
• 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 €55
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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