Le Bois aux Daims Village is a great choice for families who are willing to travel a little farther south than some of the other Center Parcs villages. With an Aqua Mundo that can’t be beaten and a lovely spa, this is the perfect place for fun and relaxation. Big families have a good selection of accommodation to choose from, ranging from basic Comfort Cottages to fabulous Treehouses. Discover a whole range of activities from canoeing and archery to zip wires and high ropes for the more adventurous. Experienced riders might like to join in with a 2 hour hack around the village. Or just take it easy and enjoy a leisurely carriage ride.
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Les Bois aux Daims is in the Loire Valley, which is famous for chateaux, historic towns and beautiful architecture. Families wanting to explore the local region by bike or car have many places to choose from. Château de la Mothe Chandeniers is a short cycle ride from the village, and Abbaye royale de Fontevraud is just 7 miles away. Some attractions might charge an entrance fee, so check the websites or ask at the village reception for more information about where to visit.
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Aqua Mundo at Le Bois aux Daims
Included with every booking:
- Children’s Pool for babies/toddlers aged 3 months +
- Climbing Wall
- Disco Slide with single and duo inflatable rings for adults and children aged 12 years +
- Hot Tub
- Lazy River
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool Party with music and lights
- Snorkelling Pool with underwater fish tanks
- Water Playhouse for children aged 3 years +
- Water Slides
- Wave Pool
- Wild Water Rapids
Where to Stay at Le Bois aux Daims
Treehouse
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 1 infant aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available in cottage for 6 people
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Jacuzzi bath
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Bath towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Comfort Cottage
- Sleeps up to 8 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available in cottage for 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Bedding included, but beds not made up
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels not included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Premium Cottage
- Sleeps up to 8 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available in cottage for 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in one or two bedrooms
- Jacuzzi bath
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels not included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
VIP Cottage
- Sleeps up to 12 people + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available in cottage for 6 people
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in one or two bedrooms
- Jacuzzi bath
- Sauna or hammam
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Where to Eat at Le Bois aux Daims
- Bowling Bar – serving drinks, savoury snacks and desserts
- Cocoon – serving breakfast, burgers and desserts
- Il Giardino – serving Italian cuisine
- Le Marché – buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Suzette – pancake house serving sweet and savoury crêpes plus sundaes
- Quick – serving burgers, fries and desserts
- Quick Aqua Mundo – serving drinks and ice-creams poolside
Supermarkets Near to Le Bois aux Daims
- Carrefour Express Onsite
- Aldi in Loudun – 10 miles
- Cerrefour City in Saumur – 15 miles
- Aldi in Saint-Jean-de-Thouars – 16 miles
How Can I Get to Le Bois aux Daims?
Eurotunnel from Folkestone
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone – Calais | 35 minutes | 352 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 6 hours |
Ferry from UK Port
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork – Roscoff | from 14 hour night crossing | 256 miles | 4¾ hours |
| Dover – Calais | 1½ hours | 360 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 6 hours |
| Dover – Dunkirk | 2 hours | 371 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 6 hours |
| Folkestone to Calais | 1½ hours | 360 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 6 hours |
| Newhaven – Dieppe | 4 hours | 260 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 4½ hours |
| Plymouth – Roscoff | from 5½ hours | 256 miles | 4¾ hours |
| Poole – Cherbourg | 4½ hours | 265 miles | 4¼ hours |
| Portsmouth – Caen | 5¾ hours | 197 miles | 3¼ hours |
| Portsmouth – Cherbourg | from 4¾ hours | 265 miles | 4¼ hours |
| Portsmouth – Le Havre | from 6 hours | 239 miles | 4 hours |
| Portsmouth – St. Malo | from 10 hours | 171 miles | 3¼ hours |
| Rosslare – Cherbourg | from 16½ hour night crossing | 265 miles | 4¼ hours |
Eurostar from London St. Pancras International Station
- To Paris Gare du Nord – 2½ hours on Eurostar followed by train to Massy-Palaiseau (30 minutes), then train to Saumur (1½ hours) and taxi to the village (30 minutes)
Flying from UK Airport
- To Nantes Airport – flight time varies depending on departure airport. From the airport, take a bus to Gare Sud in Nantes (20 minutes), then train from Gare de Nantes to Gare de Saumur (1 hour) and taxi to the village (30 minutes)
Want to stay a bit closer to Calais? Take a look at Le Lac d’Ailette Village.
Useful Resources When Driving in France
All distances have been taken from Google Maps. Journey times will vary depending on the time/day you travel and any unforeseen events such as accidents or roadworks. Whether you opt for planes, trains or ferries, remember to allow 1-2 hours for check-in and boarding each way.
Many countries are bringing in more and more ULEZ zones, which can make journeys difficult if your big old family car is non-compliant. Even cars that are compliant have to be registered to be allowed in these zones. This all gets pretty complicated, so it’s best to just avoid the relevant areas. Google Maps will often take you straight through a ULEZ zone without offering an alternative route, so make adjustments to your route before you set off if necessary. Visit drive2.city for up-to-date information on ULEZ zones in the UK and the rest of Europe.
