Le Vieux Port, Messanges, Gascony, France

Overview

Customer rating

Parc highlights

An ideal choice for a family beach holiday, this fun parc has a fantastic waterpark and tempting spa complex.

Close to a magnificent beach and lake, Le Vieux Port is a fun Splash Parc located in a beautiful pine forest and offers an exceptional variety of facilities for all ages. Lively during the months of July and August, the parc has an extensive organised programme of entertainment. Children will love the pool complex with fantastic wave and children’s pools, as well as waterslides. On dry land, there’s lots to try too - from cycling to horse riding. Most of our pitches are sandy and benefit from shade. The lakeside resort of Port d’Albret is a short walk away and Messanges is 3 kilometres away. Le Vieux Port enjoys convenient - and direct - access to the fabulous beach, just a 10 minutes walk through the parc.

Keycamp extras

• Welcome Pack
• Rumble Trucks
• Keycamp Pre-bookable Hotspots
• Linen Hire
• Junior Tents
• All-terrain Buggy
• Cycling Notes

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: French, English, Dutch, German, Spanish all season plus Dutch in the summer
• Other services: Cash point, currency exchange, travellers cheques, photocopying, faxing, post box, linen hire and internet access.
• Internet available
• Wifi available at a charge
• Credit cards accepted: Visa, Eurocard and Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• Various other boutiques and souvenir shops
• Supermarket: Open 05/04/2013 - 01/09/2013
• Main shop: Open 05/04/2013 - 01/09/2013
• Giftshop: Open 31/03/2013 - 20/09/2013
• Shop only opens in the morning in low season apart from Saturday when open 0900-1200 and 1600-1900. Closed on Sundays in low season

Dining

• Restaurant: Family setting, modern French décor Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: Near to reception Open 31/03/2013 - 01/09/2013
• Snack bar: Fast food Open 31/03/2013 - 01/09/2013
• Take-away: Burgers, pizzas, ice creams, roast chicken Open 31/03/2013 - 01/09/2013
• Creperie: Location: Behind the bar Open 15/04/2013 - 13/09/2013
• Pizzeria: Location: Near to reception Open 30/04/2013 - 01/09/2013

Bars

• Bar Modern with a lively atmosphere. Open 31/03/2013 - 01/09/2013 Location: Near to reception

Discos

• Family Disco: Open 01/07/2013 - 31/08/2013

Other

• Animation Team: Sport, dance, cabaret, music & magic shows. Open 01/04/2013 - 01/09/2013
• Television Room: tv
• Games Room: Pinball, billiards and electronic games

Laundry

• Washers: 18 x machines €4.00 per load
• Dryers: 6 x machines €2.00 per load

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Toilets
• Children's Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks
• Irons

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Additional Information: €20 deposit required for irons

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

With a whopping seven pools to choose from, you’ll be stunned by the options available to you on this splash parc. Boasting indoor pools, outdoor pools and covered pools, this complex offers all weather fun for all ages. Features wise, this parc is jam-packed with waterslides, water chutes, fountains, and a Jacuzzi so you’ll never be stuck for anything to do. The pools range from shallow paddling pools to large, deep family pools.

	Suitable For	Location	Heated	Free	Opening Dates & Features
Swimming
Pool 1	All the family	Outdoor			23/03/2013 - 29/09/2013 Pool features
Pool 2	All the family	Indoor - with retractable roof			23/03/2013 - 29/09/2013 Pool features
Pool 3	Children	Outdoor			23/03/2013 - 29/09/2013 Pool features
Pool 4	Family and slide/chute pool	Outdoor			23/03/2013 - 29/09/2013 Pool features
Pool 5	All the family	Outdoor			23/03/2013 - 29/09/2013 Pool features
Pool 6	Children	Outdoor			23/03/2013 - 29/09/2013 Pool features
Pool 7	Toddlers	Outdoor			23/03/2013 - 29/09/2013 Pool features

	Number of Slides	Features	Restrictions
Waterslides
Pool 4	3	Twisty Straight	Only children older than 10 years. Parents must supervise at all times. There are regulations at the entrance which have to be observed.

Spas

	Opening Dates	Free	Additional Information
Spas
Sauna			20km from the campsite
Whirlpool			Part of Spa facilities
Jacuzzi			Within pool complex
Spa	31/03/2013 - 26/09/2013		Spa facilities include hammam, sauna and whirlpool. Essential massages, face and body treatments, manicures and pedicures etc. Prices vary according to treatment
Solarium	31/03/2013 - 26/09/2013

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Lifeguard - Low Season
• Sunloungers (Free)
• Sun Terrace
• Aquatic theme park features a wave pool, children's lagoon and heated spa with jacuzzi, The wave pool and the water slides operate weekends only up to 15/6 and from 1/9

Accommodation

We know that the essential ingredient to a relaxing holiday is the standard of accommodation. And with Keycamp you'll find the very best. Our variety of accommodation is of a very high standard, designed with comfort and style in mind and are fully-equipped with everything you need for a relaxed self-catering holiday.

Details of accommodation which can found on this parc is listed below. Use the search form to check availability of accommodation (with or without decking/air conditioning) for your chosen holiday dates.

Accommodation on sale for 2013 Holidays

Accommodation on sale for 2014 Holidays

Pre-bookable Favourite Locations on parc

Pre-bookable accommodations in favourite locations are available to book on this parc. For more information on locations please view the sitemap above.

Pitches

There are 1546 pitches on this site.

	Pitch size	Surface	Info
Mobile Homes	Less than 80m²	Dust.	04/05/2013 - 07/09/2013 Shade: All have some. No separation.

Getting to Le Vieux Port

A Keycamp holiday is all about doing your own thing, at your own pace, in your own time....and that includes the way you travel to your parc.

However you wish to get there, we can help create the ideal itinerary to suit you

Address

• Camping Le Vieux Port
  Plage Sud
  40660 Messanges
  
• GPS Co-ordinates
  N 43° 47' 52.4178''
  E -1° 24' 3.981''

Airport(s)

• Biarritz (BTZ): 51km
• Pau (PUF): 122km

Port(s)

• Bilbao (BIL): 207km
• Santander (SAN): 305km

Public transport

• Local Railway: Dax, 30km
• Services to: Bordeaux, Biarritz

Planning your route

• Travel your way

  

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• Online Driving Guide

  

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  We've teamed up with Europcar to provide you with really affordable prices on car hire with collection from all the major airports.

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• Airport parking

  

  If you're flying to your chosen destination, why not start your holiday hassle free with pre-booked secure airport parking.

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• Overnight Stops

  

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• Hotel stopovers

  

  Keycamp can arrange overnight stops at hotel accommodation throughout Europe en route to your destination, with something to suit every budget.

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Activities

The following activities are available:

	On Parc	Nearby	Info
Activities
Minigolf			0.5km from the campsite
Playgrounds			2 playgrounds
Horse Riding			Supervised: Lessons available: Helmets available
Fishing			8km from the campsite
Golf			4km from the campsite
Driving Range			4km from the campsite
Pony-trekking			Supervised: Lessons available: Helmets available
Cinema			Open 01/07/2013 - 31/08/2013 Is the Cinema open air:
Boat Trips			20km from the campsite
Scuba Diving			20km from the campsite
Sports
Tennis			3 full size courts, Tarmac
Table Tennis			Open 04/01/2013 - 01/09/2013 5 tables
Football			1 five-a-side pitch, Surface: Grass
Badminton
Squash			25km from the campsite
Basketball			Open 31/03/2013 - 26/09/2013 2 courts, Concrete
Volleyball			Open 31/03/2013 - 26/09/2013 3 courts
Beach volleyball			Open 04/01/2013 - 26/09/2013
Gymnasium			2km from the campsite
Quad biking			0.5km from the campsite
Boules			Site arranged tournaments available
Watersports
Windsurfing			5km from the campsite
Canoeing			12km from the campsite
Rowing Boats			3km from the campsite
Dinghy Sailing			5km from the campsite
Kayaking			12km from the campsite

Equipment hire

Cycle hire

• Open 31/03/2013 - 30/09/2013
• You may be charged for this activity.
• Mountain Bikes available
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available
• child seats available
• Prices vary depending on age, type of bicycle and length of hire

Excursions

• Type: Various
• Cost: Depends on excursion

Children's clubs

Kids just want to have fun...whatever age they are. With our holiday clubs there's fun and games to keep everyone happy. Our fantastic kids' clubs provide the perfect place to let them have bags of fun and expend some of that boundless energy in a safe and happy environment.

Sports and games on offer are geared to the different age groups, so there's no chance of the kids getting bored. The relaxed and friendly nature of parc life makes it easy for them to mingle and make new friends.
Our children's clubs are a brilliant rendezvous for socialising and some serious fun under the watchful eye of our children's couriers. Our clubs offer a safe and secure environment for all ages.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Out and about

The vast beach at Messanges is superb, and ideal for surfing enthusiasts. A few miles inland are the huge lakes of Léon and Soustons, which offer an alternative to the coast for a wide range of watersports. Why not try cycling in the vast pine forests or take a short trip into the Basque country and Spain.

Nearby

• Nearest beach: Plage Sud Direct access
• Nearest river: 18.0km

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Vieux Boucau: 2km

Places of interest

• Labenne: 29km
• Dax: 32km
• Bayonne: 44km
• Biarritz: 51km

Attractions

La Pinede des Singes

La Pinede 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

Ecomusée de la Pêche Aquarium

Small museum of the sea and fish with a few fish from the region. Displays of fossils, shells and minerals. Information displayed on the related jobs and the sea.

Atlantic Park - Seignosse

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.

Musée de la Mer - Biarritz

Sea life museum.

Adrenaline Parc

Adventure Park - there is a course with tree trails - 40 obstacles from 3 - 10 metres above ground level including 'Tarzan's jump' the 'Monkey Walk' etc. Minimum height including raised arms: 1.80 m (recommended: trainers as footwear). Paint-ball games are also possible from the age of 14 yrs old (goggles are provided). Quad bikes, motorbikes, mountain bikes, mini-quad bikes/motorbikes (for 6 yr olds upwards) can be hired too.

Aquatic Landes

Waterpark

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Parc information

*Please note: customers are required to wear conventional swimwear in all pools (for example Speedos; shorts are not permissible in the pool).

Pre-bookable accommodations in favourite locations are available to book on this parc. For more information on locations please view the sitemap above.

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

• Vehicles are allowed on pitches

• Maximum number of vehicles: 1

• Extra Vehicle Charge: €6.25 per day

Dogs

Dogs are allowed on this site. Must be kept on a leash. Maximum of 1. Dogs are allowed in : All accommodation types except Chalets, Prestiges and Vistas.

Accessibility

This Parc has facilities for disabled people. Please contact our Customer Sales Staff for more information.

Pitches

There are 1546 pitches on this site.

	Pitch size	Surface	Info
Mobile Homes	Less than 80m²	Dust.	04/05/2013 - 07/09/2013 Shade: All have some. No separation.

Customer suggestions

Take a look at some of the local recommendations for days out and activities our customers have shared with us following their holiday at Le Vieux Port.

"About 5 miles away is an Adrenaline Parc, a high rope adventure course with a smaller version for younger children. There's a nice beach at Moliets, also about 5 miles away."
G. Floyd, Hampshire

"We liked Bayonne and thoroughly recommend using the cycle paths. The beach at the site was amazing."
R. Wildman, West Yorkshire

"Bordeaux. It’s a long way but absolutely beautiful. Biarritz is wonderfully sophisticated and the Pyrénées is worth at least one long day trip."
M. Whitton, West Yorkshire

"San Sebastian - a beautiful 1.5 hour drive across to Spain and a lovely beach and town for shopping or tapas, well worth a visit. Bayonne is also a lovely town with lovely people, would definitely go back."
S. Cooper, Surrey

"My husband visited the golf course in Moliets only 20 minutes away, very nice course."
B. Quinn, Netherlands

"Biarritz is lovely, especially when the weather's good! The Chocolate Factory in Bayonne is very good for all ages and the town itself is lovely."
M. Paterson, East Lothian

"Bayonne was well worth a visit and so was Biarritz. Soustons had a nice centre and some good eating places. It's worth hiring bikes to get a different view of the local area."
S. Smith, Angus

"Biarritz and Capbreton are beautiful and well worth a visit. The local market in Vieux Boucau is also brilliant."
J. Droste, Kildare

"Hossegor was nice and the walk around the lake was really lovely."
M. Hewitt, Wiltshire