Le Ruisseau
Biarritz, Gascony
Parc opens: 21 May - 10 Sep
site description
Le Ruisseau is the perfect location for discovering Biarritz, its beaches and Basque country. As well as its fantastic location, this parc offers an outstanding range of facilities, making it popular with young and old alike. Here you can play tennis, enjoy the attractive outdoor pools and waterslide or try the indoor pool across the road in the newer part of the parc, where there is a recently added spa and balneo complex. There's also a gym, sunbed, sauna and a spacious children's play area. With its hillside location overlooking a small lake, it also offers exceptional views of the Pyrénées. There are many reasons to stray from the parc too. The famous beaches, bodyboarding, surfing, shopping and restaurants of wonderful Biarritz are just 8km away; with Bidart and Bayonne right on your doorstep, and Spain and the Pyrénées also within easy reach.
swimming pools
First Pool: All the family
- Outdoor
- Size: 1100m²
- Depth: 1.50m max.
- 1 waterchute(s)
- 4 waterslide(s)
- Waterschute: 1 twisty chute, with high sides
- Waterchute restrictions: Children older than 8
- Waterslide: Straight slide with bumps
- Waterslide restrictions: Children older than 8
- Open: 23/05/2011 - 19/09/2011
- Lagoon style pool with slides, mushrooms and a separate paddling area for small children (0.3 metres deep)
Second Pool: All the family
- Indoor - with sliding roof
- Heated
- Size: 180m²
- Depth: 0.60m min.- 1.87m max.
- Open: 23/05/2011 - 19/09/2011
Third Pool: Balneo spa complex
- Outdoor. Charge of €2 per hour AM & €4 PM
- Charge: € 5.00
- Open: 23/05/2011 - 19/09/2011
- In July and August the charge is €2 from 10:00 to 12:00 and €5 from 14:00 to 18:00 and includes the use of the covered pool. Tickets are sold at reception and collected at the entrance to the spa.
Whirlpool / Sauna
- Sauna: 22/05/2011 - 19/09/2011 Cost inclusive of Balneo complex. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 4 persons
- Whirlpool: 22/05/2011 - 19/09/2011
Pool regulations and extras
- Life guard: high season
- Sun loungers available
- Sun terrace next to pool area
- Shorts not allowed, ID bracelet must be worn
local attractions
Nearest Beach
- Beach Distance: 3 km
Activities
- Boat Trips: 8km
- Climbing: 26km
- Cycle Hire: 2km
- Canoeing: 24km
- Golf Course: 1km
- Horse Riding: 2km
- Karting: 3km
- Motor Boats: 24km
- Sailing: 10km
- Sea Fishing: 8km
- Swimming Pool: 5km
- Tennis: 7km
- Water Skiing: 8km
- Wind Surfing: 10km
Shops and Amenities
- Nearest village or town: 2km
- Nearest Bank: 2km
- Nearest Pharmacy: 1km
- Nearest Supermarket: 3km
- Nearest Post Office: 1km
Attractions
Aquarium - Biarritz
A fascinating collection of fish and invertebrates that live in the Bay of Biscay displayed in 24 aquariums with over 150 species including sharks
Atlantic Park
Waterpark with a good selection of pools and slides and a childrens pool. Area for beach volley, boules, basketball and badminton. Picnic area and bar/restaurant.
La Pinède des Singes
La Pinède des Singes is an area in the Landais pine forests set aside for monkeys to live freely. Walk through the forest to observe the monkeys
Aquatic Landes
Waterpark
Ecomusée de la Pêche Aquarium
Small museum of the sea and fish with a few aquariums with fish from the region. Displays of fossils, shells and minerals. Information displayed on the related jobs and the sea.
Le Petit Train de la Rhune
This is an old funicular railway of 3 cars that takes tourists 900 metres to the top of La Rhune. On clear days there are magnificent views of the area and of the Pyrénées. A return trip takes approximately 2 hours although it is possible to walk either up or down. There is a small restaurant at the arrival and departure points
Les Grottes d'Isturitz
Descend into the depths of the earth and discover the caves of Isturitz through a maze of 600 metres of tunnels. Discover the mysteries of one of Europe's richest archaeological sites plus 80000 years of history and Neanderthal man. More than 70000 objects, paintings and engravings are witness to the importance of this place
Kids Clubs
- Kids' Club ages 5-12 years
Dining
- Restaurant: 31/05/2009 - 15/09/2009
- 3 course menu
- take-away meals: 23/05/2009 - 15/09/2009
- Bar: 31/05/2009 - 15/09/2009
Washing Facilities
- Washing machines: 5, € 4.00 per load
- Clothes Dryers: 4, € 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
- Travellers cheques, phone cards, fax machines, post box. Open all day on Saturdays in high season.
- Languages spoken: Spanish, English, Dutch, French, Italian
- Internet Access available
Shopping
- Basic assortment: 23/05/2009 - 15/09/2009
Emplacements
- Surface: Grass and Dust.
- Shade: Some have some.
- Pitch Size: 80-100m².
Activity Times
- Kids' Club ages 5-12 years:
06/07/09 - 31/08/09
