This good-looking holiday park on the west coast of France in the Vendee is the ideal spot for a fun family holiday near the beach. The pool complex at Le Bois Dormant includes an indoor and outdoor pool, racer slides and a heated paddling pool for younger kids. There are also free children's clubs and evening entertainment, a playground and sports pitches, with lots of activities and tournaments happening during the day, including football and basketball. Phew!
The park is only 2.5 km from the beach, with a shuttle bus taking guests during the summer months. Or, you can take to two wheels and follow the network of brilliant cycle paths through a pine forest to the nearby seaside resort of Saint Jean de Monts. Your kids will love the fairground-style big wheel which gives you brilliant views over this charming little town.
When you stay at Le Bois Dormant, you also get free access to all the amazing facilities at our neighbouring Siblu park, Le Bois Masson. which means extra pools, slides and sports!
*Swimming shorts welcome in the pool complex*
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The huge pool complex at Le Bois Dormant is perfect for long days by the pool. There's a shallow toddler pool, large swimming pool and a fun 4-lane slide that will keep the kids entertained for hours. Fancy a snack? When you want a break, visit the Vanilla Café for some delicious food and range of snacks, which has great views over the whole complex.
Hours of operation :
April: from 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
May, June and September: from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
July - August: 10:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The entire aquatic area is open in July and August. 1 pool at least as well as the slides and the splash zone are open the rest of the season.
The entertainment team organises an action-packed programme of activities during the day, with evening fun moving to the Vanilla Café where there is singing, dancing and visiting musicians. Guests can also head over to the larger entertainment venue at Le Bois Masson, which is our sister-site over the road.
The Les Bois children's club is split between the 2 twin villages. Sometimes in Dormant, sometimes in Masson, there's no shortage of places for children to have fun. They are open 5 days a week, 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, and non-stop during the all-day session once a week.
Children's clubs in July and August:
Pirates Club from 4 to 7 years old
Club Barracudas from 8 to 11 years old
Club Ados 12 years and over
A Bubbles Space for children aged 1 to 3 accompanied by a parent is also at your disposal.
Children's club from April to November (excluding July and August): Club Max from 4 to 12 years old
Children are welcome, subject to the number of children per activity leader, by reservation and subject to availability.
Children aged 1 to 3 must be accompanied by a parent.
For an incredible day of swashbuckling adventure, medieval villages and breathtaking shows, head to Puy du Fou, a live-action theme park that takes visitors through hundreds of years of history. For those looking to explore the present, there are almost 30km of safe cycle paths just 200 metres from Le Bois Dormant, and leading through forest, along the Atlantic coast and into the Poitevin marshes that are also known as Green Venice.
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Enjoy hacks across the countryside and along the beach, located not far from the campsite.
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There is a duty manager who will be available outside of the main reception hours.
Reception hours:
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