Alicourts
Pierrefitte, Loire
Parc opens: 27 Apr - 03 Sep
site description
A spacious holiday parc with excellent facilities that include a superb pool complex and lake, all set within an attractive forest location. Parc des Alicourts offers plenty to do within its spacious grounds. There are masses of organised activities for children, as well as an imaginative adventure play area overlooked by the bar terrace, not to mention an excellent pool complex with waterslides and a recreation building for 'animation' and games. Adults are well catered for too, with a recently built Balneo therapy wellness centre, including sauna, massage, Turkish bath and hydro-massage. Customers staying in early summer for 3 days or more get 1 free session. There's a good restaurant, a 9 hole golf course and a large, clean lake with sandy beach, canoes and pedalos, you won't want to leave the parc! Located just outside the sleepy village of Pierrefitte, you are still within easy reach of many of the Loire's most elegant châteaux.
swimming pools
First Pool: Plunge pool
- Outdoor
- Heated
- Size: 130m²
- Depth: 0.80m min.- 1.70m max.
- 1 waterslide(s)
- Waterschute: Chute has one major bend in it
- Waterchute restrictions: Forbidden for people who cannot swim
- Waterslide: High sided and fairly straight
- Open: 28/04/2011 - 08/09/2011
Second Pool: All the family
- Outdoor
- Size: 200m²
- Depth: 0.20m min.- 1.70m max.
- Open: 28/04/2011 - 07/09/2011
- Water fountain and island
Third Pool: Toddlers
- Outdoor
- Heated
- Size: 130m²
- Depth: 0.15m min.- 0.50m max.
- 3 waterslide(s)
- Waterslide: A fairly straight slide
- Waterslide restrictions: Children under 10yrs old not allowed
- Open: 28/04/2011 - 07/09/2011
- Water fountain
Fourth Pool: All the family
- Outdoor
- Size: 400m²
- Depth: 1.80m max.
- Open: 28/04/2011 - 08/09/2011
- Wave machine
Fifth Pool: Balneo centre
- Indoor
- Charge: € 12.00
- Open: 28/04/2011 - 08/09/2011
- The large indoor lagoon is surrounded by beaches and a terrace. Bay windows look out over the Parc des Alicourts lake and stream. The Senso Balneo Centre is reserved for the over 18s although there is a special time set aside for families with children
Whirlpool / Sauna
- Whirlpool: 28/04/2011 - 07/09/2011
Pool regulations and extras
- Life guard: high season & low season
- Sun loungers available
- Sun terrace next to pool area
local attractions
Nearest River
- River Distance: 50 meters
Activities
- Canoeing: 15km
- Freshwater Fishing: 5km
- Golf Course: 30km
- Karting: 18km
- Pedalo: 18km
- Tennis: 5km
Shops and Amenities
- Nearest village or town: 16km
- Nearest Bank: 7km
- Nearest Pharmacy: 7km
- Nearest Supermarket: 15km
- Nearest Post Office: 5km
Attractions
Zoo de Beauval
Situated in the heart of the Loire valley, this is one of the best zoos in France. A great selection of animals to view, but the main attraction is the white tigers. Regular exhibitions feature birds of prey and feeding the animals
Château de Chambord
The Château of Chambord is one of the loveliest Renaissance buildings in the Loire. It was completed in 1547 and there is evidence to suggest that Leonardo da Vinci assisted in its design. Surrounded by walls of 22 miles, the chateau has 440 rooms and stables to accommodate 1200 horses. The park is over 5000 hectares in size.
Museum of Sorcery
Discover the historical world of witchcraft from the middle ages to the 19th century. A journey through an astonishing 1200m2 of maze haunted by mythical characters and beasts of the countryside. Gift shop and picnic area. Allow 1 hour for a visit
Radio and Astronomy Station
A visit to the Radio and Astronomy station will enlighten you on the history and technical and scientific aspects of astronomy. The exhibitions are interactive with a planetarium display at intervals through the day. A guided tour lasts 30 minutes. Planetarium lasts 30 minutes
Musée de l'Artisan Rural Ancien
Take a step back into history and discover hundreds of ancient tools depicting traditional skills and crafts
Parc Floral de la Source
The park's most famous attraction is the vast expanse of flower beds. The park also has emus, peacocks and flamingos as well as deer in the woodland areas. A small train runs 20 minute trips around the park. There is a large restaurant, a playground and minigolf
Open afternoons only in low season.
Dining
- Restaurant: 29/04/2009 - 08/09/2009
- 3 course menu
- take-away meals: 29/04/2009 - 08/09/2009
- Bar: 29/04/2009 - 08/09/2009
Washing Facilities
- Washing machines: 6, € 6.00 per load
- Clothes Dryers: 5, € 2.00 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
- Languages spoken: French, Dutch, German and English.
- Currency exchange, card phones, post box, stamps
- Internet Access available
Shopping
- Basic assortment: 29/04/2009 - 09/09/2009
Emplacements
- Surface: Grass and dust.
- Shade: Some have some.
- Pitch Size: 80 - 100m².
