La Forge de Ste Marie
Joinville, Champagne
Parc opens: 07 May - 03 Sep
site description
Part of the excellent 'Castels' group, this parc is ideal for overnight stops and longer stays alike. In either case, you are assured of a warm welcome. Lying amidst the unspoilt forests and rolling meadows of the Haute-Marne region of Champagne, the parc's full range of modern facilities are housed within a beautifully converted 17th century forge building. These include a heated indoor pool as well as all the sports facilities you could ask for. In high season, the English speaking owners organise an extensive entertainment programme, with activities for children and adults alike. Most customers who come here also take full advantage of the terrace bar, where you can have a drink or a meal overlooking the parc's own small fishing river. You can also try a spot of trout fishing on the parc's own lake. La Forge is also just four hours drive from Calais.
swimming pools
First Pool: All the family
- Indoor
- Heated
- Size: 165m²
- Depth: 0.90m min.- 1.30m max.
- Open: 24/04/2011 - 10/09/2011
Second Pool: Children and toddlers
- Indoor
- Heated
- Size: 7m²
- Depth: 0.30m min.- 0.30m max.
- Open: 24/04/2011 - 10/09/2011
Pool regulations and extras
- Sun loungers available
- Sun terrace next to pool area
local attractions
Nearest Lake
- Lake Distance: 35 km
Activities
Shops and Amenities
- Nearest village or town: 14km
- Nearest Bank: 10km
- Nearest Pharmacy: 7km
- Nearest Supermarket: 10km
- Nearest Post Office: 6km
Attractions
Nigloland
A theme park with 3 different sections - Canadian Village, Rock and Roll Quarter and a Magic Village. The attractions will suit all the family with leisurely roundabouts and shows to white knuckle rides
Opens at Easter
Château de Grand Jardin
A 16th century château with Renaissance architeture
Lac du Der
Lac du Der is the ideal place to visit for watersports of all descriptions with its own area reserved for motorboats and jetskis. There are fully equipped beaches which are monitored by lifeguards in July and August and a large fishing area. This preserved and protected natural setting is home to over 270 species of birds including cranes, geese, eagles and swans which spend time around the lake. There are forest walks with are marked out for you to follow, museums and boat and train tours.
Office de Tourisme du LAC du DER, Station Nautique Maison du Lac, 51290 GIFFAUMONT-CHAMPAUBERT
Dining
- Restaurant: 26/04/2009 - 12/09/2009
- 3 course menu
- take-away meals: 26/04/2009 - 12/09/2009
- Bar: 26/04/2009 - 12/09/2009
Washing Facilities
- Washing machines: 2, € 4.00 per load
- Clothes Dryers: 2, € 3.50 per load
- Ironing facilities
- Hot water showers
- Washing cubicles (warm water)
- Baby bath and changing facilities
- Standard toilets
- children's toilets
- Sinks available for dish washing and clothes washing
Reception
- Fax machine, card and coin phones, stamps, post box.
- Languages spoken: English, German, French and Dutch.
- Internet Access available
Shopping
- Basic assortment: 26/04/2009 - 12/09/2009
Emplacements
- Surface: Grass.
- Shade: Some have some.
- Pitch Size: 80-100m².
