These beautiful Holiday Bungalows in St. Julien en Born, are situated in a small Dutch Holiday Park featuring only Private Holiday Homes. Village Océlandes is situated in a beautiful natural area, and the park is extremely well-kept. The atmosphere here is quiet and harmonious. All of these French Holiday Rental Homes are well-built, and fully equipped, including TV's with Dutch stations.
The Océlandes Holiday Park in France, offers the following facilities: Ample Parking Spaces, Swimming Pool, with Sun Bathing terrace, Children's Pool, Tennis Court, Jeu-de-boules court, Beach Volleyball field, Playground, Ping Pong.
The Multi- Lingual Staff speak English, Dutch, and French. The Beach at Contis Plage, is only 8 km. away, and can be easily reached by car or bicycle.
These French Holday Rental Cottages at Océlandes Holiday Home Complex are all equipped with the following amenities:
= Electric heating
= Fully equipped kitchen
= Bathroom with shower and two sinks
= Garden with terrace, garden furniture and parasol
= Television with numerous stations, including Dutch
The homes are divided into two types:
Type 1: Private entrance, warmly-decorated living with dining area, one double sofa bed, open little kitchen, bathroom with shower and toilet. Storey: one bedroom with view of ground floor and two single beds.
Type 2: Private entrance, warmly-decorated living with dining area, one double sofa bed, open kitchen, bathroom with shower and two sinks, separate toilet. Storey: one bedroom with view of ground floor and two single beds, one bedroom with two single beds.
Type 3: Same as type 2, but with an additional bedroom on the ground floor (two single beds). Storey: one bedroom with view of ground floor and two single beds, one bedroom with two single beds.
Type 4: Same as type 2. Storey: two bedrooms with two single beds.There are a limited number of homes of this type.
The kitchens are divided into two categories:
Cat. B: fully equipped kitchen- (multi-function) microwave + washing machine.
Cat. C: fully equipped kitchen with multi-function microwave + dishwasher + washing machine.
Les Landes, along the Gulf of Biscay, is an area with some 6000 km2 forest. Originally the region had wild horses, inpenetrable bogs and inhospitable paths. These have been replaced with excellent infrastructure, but the quiet has remained. The coastal area (Côte d’Argent) boasts some 230 km of beautiful, wide sandy beaches. Behind the dunes you will find a number of larger and smaller lakes, making virtually any water sport possible.
The climate
The pleasant climate of the Atlantic coast is a typical sea climate with plenty of sun (without the stifling heat) and less rain. July and August are the months with the most sun, but the late spring and early fall (May-June, September-October) also usually bring pleasant temperatures. Thundershowers erupt abruptly and disappear at the same speed. Cloudy days are scarcely seen, and even then the temperature remains about 25-30 degrees (Celcius).
Places worth visiting
Cities rich in culture include Dax, Bayonne, Biarritz, St. Jean Pied-de-porte, en Bordeaux. Also Lourdes is definitely worth a vist. Welcoming bathing resorts: Mimizan, Vieux Boucau, Capbreton, and St. Jean de Luz. Take breath-taking trips by car through the northern part of the Spanish Pyrenees. Some border towns have various shops offering leather goods and liquor. Col d’Ibardin for example; drive towards San Sebastian, after St. Jean de Luz take the Urrugne exit.
Les Landes offers a wide variety of possibilities for the perfect holiday. The healthy combination of forest and sea air has existed here for centuries. Thus it is with good cause that more and more tourists are discovering this region as the perfect holiday destination, in any season.
Beach - Lakes
The coastal area has beautiful, wide beaches washed by waves, sometimes several metres high. Perfect for surfing! The swimming areas are closely guarded, meaning that even young children can swim and play without fear. The numerous lakes have most types of water sport availble.
Swimming:
Vielle St. Girons, Lac de Léon is perfect for swimming. The guarded beach has a gradual slope, making it the perfect spot with young children. Village Océlandes has a magnificent pool (200 m2) with tanning terrace, children's pool and grassy areas for lazy lounging.
Bicycling:
Les Landes boasts a wonderful bicycle park and is the perfect spot to start out on trips thanks to the slightly-sloping landscape. In the extensive forests you will discover quaint towns and villages. Bicycles can be rented at various places.
Horse riding:
Along the road to Lac de Léon you will find an enterprise that rents horses and ponies. Various courses can be followed, for one or more hours, that will take you through the forests and along the lake. Website: http://sphill.free.fr/index.htm
Golf:
The international golf course (18 + 9 holes) “Cote d’Argent” in Moliets (25 km) is located in a beautiful area, under pine trees and near the ocean. You will find 5 golf courses within a radius of 50 km.
Website: http://www.touradour.com/golf/moliets/gb/golf_de_moliets.htm
Tennis:
Various tennis courts can be rented in near vicinity. Village Ocelandes has its own tennis court that can be used for a moderate fee.
Boating:
From St. Julien en Born you can take a 2½ hour boat trip over the Courant de Contis to the vicinity of Contis Plage. A ride back will be arranged for you if you contact M. Jean Caliot in Cusson/ St. Julien en Born. Near the campsite “Lou Puntaou” in Leon boat trips are organised that will take you over the Courant d’Huchet, to marvel at the wonders of nature for several hours. Make reservations early; contact the Bureau de bateliers.
Wild water canoeing:
In St. Michel-Escalus kayaks and canoes can be rented. After proper instructions, you will be brought upstream by bus to start on your 1½ hour trip.
