Bois de Valmarie
Argelès-sur-Mer, Languedoc
Parc opens: 07 May - 10 Sep
site description
A stunning pool complex and within walking distance of the beach. Bois de Valmarie has become a popular choice with our customers. It is set on a hillside just across the road from the beach of Le Racou, and a short walk from lively Argelès with many restaurants and bars. The waterpark, with fantastic views of the Bay of Argelès, includes a split-level pool linked by waterfalls, waterchutes and waterslides. The restaurant and bar on this small parc are the ideal location for relaxing at the end of the day. Trains can occasionally be heard from the nearby railway.
swimming pools
First Pool: All the family
- Outdoor
- Heated
- Size: 200m²
- Depth: 0.30m min.- 1.70m max.
- 1 waterchute(s)
- Waterschute: Twisty
- Waterchute restrictions: Only children older than 5
- Open: 10/04/2011 - 26/09/2011
- Lagoon style with rocks
Second Pool: All the family
- Outdoor
- Heated
- Size: 200m²
- Depth: 0.35m min.- 0.50m max.
- 3 waterchute(s)
- 1 waterslide(s)
- Waterschute: Three twisty chutes (20 metres, 10 metres and 5 metres long)
- Waterchute restrictions: See restrictions listed at each chute
- Waterslide: One straight slide wide enough for 3 people
- Waterslide restrictions: See restrictions listed at slide
- Open: 10/04/2011 - 26/09/2011
- Lagoon style pool with a fountain and a frog shaped childrens slide
Pool regulations and extras
- Charge for pool pass: No
- Life guard: high season & low season
- Sun loungers available
- Sun terrace next to pool area
- ID bracelet must be worn
local attractions
Nearest Beach
- Beach Distance: 200 meters
Activities
- Boat Trips: 1km
- Climbing: 3km
- Cycle Hire: 4km
- Canoeing: 4km
- Golf Course: 8km
- Horse Riding: 5km
- Karting: 3km
- Motor Boats: 9km
- Pedalo: 4km
- Sailing: 1km
- Sea Fishing: 1km
- Tennis: 5km
- Water Skiing: 3km
- Wind Surfing: 1500 meters
Shops and Amenities
- Nearest village or town: 2km
- Nearest Bank: 2km
Attractions
Banyuls-sur-Mer Aquarium
Aquarium.
Reserve Africaine
African Reserve of Sigean lodge more than 3800 animals on nearly 300 hectares of semi-natural park. Space offered is sufficiently vast that the amimals remain wild and express their natural behaviours fully.
Aqualand St Cyprien
Large waterpark with an excellent selection of pools and slides. Suitable for toddlers and teenagers. Largest waterpark in Roussillon. Large restaurant area (fast-food, grill and bar). Gift shop. Free parking.
Argeles Adventure
Climbing/adventure park.
Not suitable for under 5's.
Musee d'Art Moderne
20th Century art museum.
Abbaye St Martin du Canigou
Founded at the beginning of the 11th Century. Abandoned during the Franch Revolution and restored between 1902 and 1932. The Abbey is at an altitude of 1100 metres. Access is only by jeep, there is a service from the bottom of the hill. Guided tour is 45 minutes long. 25km west of Perpignan.
Museum of Catalan Crafts + Traditions
Situated in the heart of the old Village, next to the medieval church, this remarkable museum displays with with great taste, a collection of tools and materials from times not long gone by about field labouring, Wine making and crafts that are common to the villages of the region.
Dinosauria
The museum houses permanent exhibitions devoted to dinosaurs which include fossils, eggs and tracks of dinosaur. Models and figures of the dinosaur can be seen.
Dining
- Restaurant: 10/04/2009 - 26/09/2009
- 3 course menu
- take-away meals: 10/04/2009 - 26/09/2009
- Bar: 10/04/2009 - 26/09/2009
Washing Facilities
- Washing machines: 3, € 5.20 per load
- Clothes Dryers: 2, € 4.20 per load
- Ironing facilities
- Hot water showers
- Washing cubicles (warm water)
- Standard toilets
- children's toilets
- Sinks available for dish washing and clothes washing
Reception
- Internet Access available
- Coin and card operated phones, fax machine, postbox, safety deposit boxes, washing tokens, phonecards, photocopier, money exchange
- Languages spoken: English, French and German.
Shopping
- Basic assortment: 10/04/2009 - 26/09/2009
Emplacements
- Shade: All have some.
- Pitch Size: 80-100m².
