La Palombière
Sarlat, Dordogne
Parc opens: 30 Apr - 10 Sep
site description
A top quality parc set in wooded parkland near medieval Sarlat, renowned as one of France's prettiest towns. Set amidst rolling hills in unspoilt countryside, this parc is well maintained by the friendly owners and is highly rated by our customers, with lovely old farm buildings converted to house a basic shop with bar and restaurant. The pretty bar terrace with its elegant sandstone balustrading overlooks the swimming pool area, waterslides, tennis court, and spacious play area. Most of our accommodation can be found on pitches shaded by mature oak trees. A recent addition to this lovely parc is a fantastic indoor gym, finished to a very high standard.
swimming pools
First Pool: All the family
- Outdoor
- Heated
- Size: 200m²
- Depth: 0.70m min.- 2.50m max.
- Open: 01/05/2011 - 11/09/2011
Second Pool: Children
- Outdoor
- Heated
- Size: 32m²
- Depth: 0.40m min.- 0.40m max.
- Open: 01/05/2011 - 11/09/2011
Third Pool: All the family and plunge pool
- Outdoor
- Heated
- Size: 200m²
- Depth: 0.30m min.- 1.20m max.
- 1 waterchute(s)
- 2 waterslide(s)
- Waterschute: Twisty
- Waterchute restrictions: None
- Waterslide: A straight slide
- Waterslide restrictions: None
- Open: 01/05/2011 - 11/09/2011
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 Lake
- Lake Distance: 10 km
Activities
- Boat Trips: 18km
- Climbing: 12km
- Cycle Hire: 6km
- Canoeing: 8km
- Freshwater Fishing: 3km
- Golf Course: 8km
- Horse Riding: 12km
- Karting: 15km
- Pedalo: 10km
- Swimming Pool: 8km
- Tennis: 6km
- Water Skiing: 8km
- Wind Surfing: 8km
Shops and Amenities
- Nearest village or town: 1km
- Nearest Bank: 6km
- Nearest Pharmacy: 7km
- Nearest Supermarket: 7km
- Nearest Supermarket: 7km
- Nearest Supermarket: 7km
- Nearest Post Office: 8km
Attractions
L'Aquarium de Perigord Noir
More than 200 metres of aquariums displaying fish from all around the world. Diving exhibitions and touch tanks are the main features.
Bar/snack, free parking, handicapped access, picnic area, souvenirs.
Le Gouffre de Padirac
The Gouffre de Padirac is a natural limestone cave. 103 metres down to the river, by lift or stairs, to the start of the tour. The visit lasts 1.5hrs and is 2km long.
Château de Milandes
Former home of Josephine Baker, the famous musical hall singer. Built 1489 in a wooded region between Castelnaud & Berbiguiéres. Falconry displays several times per day. Restaurant on site. Night flights to observe the chateau from the house's own captive hot air balloon.
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
The gardens in the grounds of the Château de Marqueyssac are some of the best-kept gardens in France. There is a nature pavilion displaying flora and fauna from around the Dordogne. Light show, on Thursdays, in July and August. Free parking.
Château Castelnaud
The most popular château in southern France. Built high on a hill in the 13th century it changed hands many times. The Château has been home to the Museum of Medieval Warfare since 1985
Prehisto Park
Theme park, which traces the evolution of man from 1500BC. Animations, throughout the park for children. Craftsmen using only the tools, which would have been available at the time
Lascaux Caves
The original Lascaux cave is closed to the public, but a replica has been reproduced 200 metres away. The reproductions include the galleries, 'the great hall of the bulls' and the 'painted gallery'. One of the most renowned, archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Teenagers discovered the caves in 1940.
Musée National de Préhistoire
The National Museum of Prehistory, which reflects ever expanding archaeological research. It is the most important collection of items from the Palaeolithic era in France.
Guided tours available
Quercyland
Waterpark with 6 pools and a variety of slides.
Château de Hautefort
One of the most prestigious châteaux in southwest France, classified as a historical monument. Built between 1630 and 1670. Surrounded by superb gardens.
Dining
- Restaurant: 02/05/2009 - 12/09/2009
- 3 course menu
- take-away meals: 02/05/2009 - 12/09/2009
- Bar: 02/05/2009 - 12/09/2009
Washing Facilities
- Washing machines: 3, € 4.30 per load
- Clothes Dryers: 2, € 3.70 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
- Internet Access available
- Washing tokens, fax, stamps, currency exchange, telephone cards.
- Languages spoken: French, English and a little Dutch.
Shopping
- Basic assortment: 02/05/2009 - 12/09/2009
Emplacements
- Surface: Grass and dust.
- Shade: All have some.
- Pitch Size: Greater than 100m².

