Les Landes de Gascogne Village is the most recent addition to the Center Parcs family in Europe. Although it’s a bit of a trek from any of the French ports, you could do some sightseeing on the way there and back with at least one overnight stop each way. Alternatively, catch the overnight ferry from Portmouth or Rosslare to Bilbao in the north of Spain. From there, it’s just under a 4 hour drive, which feels a lot more manageable.
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Even though this Center Parcs village is one of the furthest from the UK, it’s a great choice if you’re looking for some warmth as it’s pretty far south. The area is very rural, but you’re not far from the nearby town of Casteljaloux where you will find restaurants and a small selection of supermarkets. Les Landes de Gascogne Village has plenty of activities on offer including archery, high ropes and an inflatable assault course on the lake. With a farm, an indoor soft play area and a great swimming pool, you might prefer to stay onsite and just chill out.
Top Tip: Taking little ones to Center Parcs? A bike trailer is the perfect way to transport them around the village.
Aqua Mundo at Les Landes de Gascogne
Included with every booking:
- Anaconda water slide with inflatable rings for adults and children aged 5 years+
- Children’s pool for babies/toddlers aged 3 months+
- Hot tubs
- Outdoor pool
- Water slides
- Water playhouse for children aged 3 years+
- Wave pool
- Wild river rapids
Where to Stay at Les Landes de Gascogne
Farmhouse
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option available
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in 2 bedrooms
- Enclosed vegetable garden
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Treehouse
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in 1 or 2 bedrooms
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Comfort Cottage
- Sleeps up to 8 people + 4 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels and toiletries included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
VIP Cottage
- Sleeps up to 12 people + 6 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Jacuzzi bath
- Steam room
- 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 Les Landes de Gascogne
- La Cabane – serving regional street food
- Lagon Café – serving drinks and ice-creams poolside
- Le Bistrot du Lot-et-Garonne – serving breakfast and local specialities
- Les Comptoirs des Halles – serving a selection of European cuisines and desserts
Supermarkets Near Les Landes de Gascogne
- Onsite Supermarket
- E. Leclerc in Casteljaloux – 3 miles
How Can I Get to Les Landes de Gascogne?
Eurotunnel from Folkestone
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone – Calais | 35 minutes | 599 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 9½ hours |
Ferry from UK Port
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork – Roscoff | from 14 hour night crossing | 478 miles | 7½ hours |
| Dover – Calais | 1½ hours | 606 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 9½ hours |
| Dover – Dunkirk | 2 hours | 618 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 9½ hours |
| Folkestone to Calais | 1½ hours | 606 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 9½ hours |
| Newhaven – Dieppe | 4 hours | 507 miles – adjust Google Maps route to avoid Rouen ULEZ zone | 7¾ hours |
| Plymouth – Roscoff | from 5½ hours | 478 miles | 7½ hours |
| Poole – Cherbourg | 4½ hours | 495 miles | 7¾ hours |
| Portmouth – Bilbao | from 29½ hour night crossing | 215 miles | 3¾ hours |
| Portsmouth – Caen | 5¾ hours | 446 miles | 6¾ hours |
| Portsmouth – Cherbourg | from 4¾ hours | 495 miles | 7¾ hours |
| Portsmouth – Le Havre | from 6 hours | 444 miles | 6¾ hours |
| Portsmouth – St. Malo | from 10 hours | 388 miles | 6¼ hours |
| Rosslare – Bilbao | from 27½ hour night crossing | 215 miles | 3¾ hours |
| Rosslare – Cherbourg | from 16½ hour night crossing | 495 miles | 7¾ hours |
Eurostar from London St. Pancras International Station
- I wouldn’t recommend taking the Eurostar to this village as all onward routes include several trains or buses.
Flying from UK Airports
- I wouldn’t recommend flying to this village as all onward routes include several trains and walking transfers.
Useful Resources When Driving in France, Belgium and Netherlands
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.
