Parc de Fierbois, Tours, Loire, France

Overview

Customer rating

Parc highlights

A spacious, lakeside parc, partly set in idyllic woodland, offering activities for all the family.

Le Parc de Fierbois is set in 250 acres of wooded parkland surrounding a private château. This Castels parc is one mile from the village of St Catherine de Fierbois, and ideally placed for visiting the region’s châteaux and vineyards. The facilities include a waterpark and lakeside covered pool, plus lots of activities for older children.  A spacious poolside bar complex provides entertainment for all the family in high season.  Entertainment from the parc bar can sometimes be heard.

Keycamp extras

• Welcome Pack
• Walking Notes
• Linen Hire
• Charcoal BBQ provided
• Junior Tents
• Chateaux Notes
• Duvet Hire
• Wine Notes
• Cycling Notes

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: English, French, Dutch and German
• Other services: Phone cards, stamps, post box, washing and drying tokens
• Internet available
• Wifi available at a charge
• Credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard

Shops

• Supermarket: Open 16/04/2013 - 07/09/2013
• Main shop: Open 16/04/2013 - 07/09/2013
• Giftshop: Open 04/07/2013 - 29/08/2013

Dining

• Restaurant: Bistro style Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: Overlooking the children's play area Open 16/04/2013 - 07/09/2013
• Take-away: Chips, sausages, burgers, chicken and the dish of the day from the restaurant menu Open 16/04/2013 - 07/09/2013
• Pizzeria: Location: Next to the restaurant Open 16/05/2013 - 07/09/2013

Bars

• Bar Large and modern Open 16/04/2013 - 07/09/2013 Location: Next to the pool

Discos

• Children's Disco: Open 01/07/2013 - 27/08/2013

Other

• Animation Team: Children's Club, sports competitions, karaoke, talent shows, dicos, bingo and keep fit. Open 01/07/2013 - 27/08/2013
• Television Room: tv
• Games Room: Pinball, pool and arcade games

Laundry

• Washers: 7 x machines €5.00 per load
• Dryers: 3 x machines €3.00 per load

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets
• Children's Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks
• 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 five waterslides and a waterfall, this rocky lagoon paradise will ensure the kids have a splashing day out. The separate children’s pool is expressly designed with the little ones in mind and the loungers and sun terrace are a grown ups heaven. The mixture of contemporary facilities and activities such as aquagym and water polo ensure that you have all the tools you need for a fun-filled holiday.

Extra information

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• Sunloungers (Free)
• Sun Terrace
• No drinking, eating, smoking

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

Pitches

There are 420 pitches on this site.

Getting to Le Parc de Fierbois

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 Parc de Fierbois
  37800 Ste Catherine de Fierbois
  
• GPS Co-ordinates
  N 47° 8' 53.7678''
  E 0° 39' 14.1582''

Airport(s)

• Poitiers (PIS): 80km
• Tours (TUF): 39km

Port(s)

• Caen Ouistreham (CAE): 284km
• Cherbourg (CHB): 404km
• Dieppe (DIE): 408km
• Le Havre (LEH): 336km
• Roscoff (RSC): 483km
• St Malo (STM): 341km

Public transport

• Local Railway: Monts, 18km
• Services to: Tours, Paris, Poitiers

Planning your route

Activities

The following activities are available:

Equipment hire

Cycle hire

• You may be charged for this activity.
• Adult bikes available
• Child bikes available
• helmets available
• child seats available

Specialist activities

• Tree acrobatic circuit

Children's clubs

Keycamp kids' clubs do not operate on this parc, however there are activities which are organised by the parc themselves, which you can take advantage of whilst on holiday.

Parc run children's activities

Arts and crafts, face painting, games and sports

Languages spoken: English, French

• Open 01/07/2013 - 27/08/2013

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Out and about

The lovely château of Azay-le-Rideau is only thirty minutes away by car. This ‘fairy-tale’ castle has a 'son et lumière' performance depicting its history. The medieval city of Tours has shops, superb restaurants and a fine Gothic cathedral. Visit a local wine cellar or vineyard, or perhaps hire bikes to explore a little further afield.

Nearby

• Nearest river:
• Nearest lake: Direct access

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Ste Maure de Touraine: 8km

Places of interest

• Chinon: 30km
• Tours: 40km
• Amboise: 62km
• Saumur: 64km
• Le Mans: 129km

Attractions

Aquarium de Touraine

Aquarium with plenty to see for the children. Touch tank and feeding shows with crocodiles. Shop, restaurant, bar and picnic area.

Futuroscope

Futuroscope is the European theme park of the moving image. It is both fun and educational and the futuristic buildings house many attractions. 140,000 miles of film are projected each year. An excellent selection of services including many restaurants, baby changing, cash machines, parking, shops etc.

Chateau d'Usse

Château d' Ussé was the inspiration for the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Situated on the edge of the forest of Chinon, the present château was built in the 15th century. Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The old chapel and large gallery house many 11th century tapestries.

Château de Villandry

Villandry is an elegant castle from the Renaissance period (1536 completion). This castle is also famous for the magical beauty of its gardens. The property and gardens are majestic and full of harmony.

Chateau de Chenonceau

Built in 1513 on the river Cher, it is one of the finest châteaux in the Loire with outstanding architecture. The château is home to fine collections of Renaissance furniture, 16th,17th centuries tapestries and a great number of masterpieces. 70 Hectares of parks and gardens for walks.

Abbaye de Fontevraud

Built at the end of the 11th Century. Before the French Revolution it was the most important and richest Abbey in France. Served as a prison between 1804-1965. Now home to the cultural centre for the west of France. Surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Château Azay-le-Rideau

Built on an island by the Indre River in the early 16th Century. The castle is a mixture of two great styles - French and Italian Renaissance. The interior is preserved as a renaissance museum. It houses a collection of 16th and 17th Century Flemish tapestries

Château de Chinon

Château de Chinon is mostly in ruins but is impressive for the views it offers over the Vienne valley. Visited by Joan of Arc to persuade Charles VII to regain his Kingdom. Richard the Lionheart died here in 1199

Wine Museum

Museum dedicated to all aspects of wine making

Zoo de Beauval

Situated in the heart of the Loire valley, this is one of the best zoos in France. Great selections of animals to view, but the main attraction are the white tigers and a Chinese panda. Regular exhibitions feature birds of prey and feeding the animals

Château de Montrichard

Visit the 11th century château ruins in the tourist town of Montrichard

Wine Museum Chinon

Situated in a wine cellar, this museum explains the process of winemaking through miniature models. Wine tasting included in the entrance fee

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Parc information

Exceptions

• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Charcoal barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Vehicles are allowed on pitches

Dogs

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

Accessibility

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

Pitches

There are 420 pitches on this site.

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 Parc de Fierbois.

"There's so much great scenery and places to visit in the Loire valley. Château de Chinon was particularly interesting, well worth a visit. We loved Saumur, such a pretty town with chic shops and good food. Villandry is a must for anyone who likes a good garden, just beautiful."
C. Elliott, Tyne and Wear

"Descartes market on a Monday morning was great. We also liked Loches and the auberge in the village."
M. Lowe, Lancashire

"Futuroscope was fantastic - so much to see! Château Chenonceau is absolutely gorgeous and we all loved rowing on the river."
P. Mooney, Avon

"All six of us canoed down the river - excellent day out!"
D. Donnelly, Dublin

"About 15 minutes drive away from the parc is Crissay-sur-Manse, one of the prettiest villages I have ever seen, and has a great car boot market with local produce on sale."
E. Keyes, Co. Wicklow