Les Trois Forêts Village is right down near the border of southern Germany, and is well worth the trek if you factor in an overnight stop each way. With loads of activities and a fantastic pool as well as a spa, a week here will be fun and relaxing. Big families have plenty of accommodation options to choose from including themed cottages for those with younger kids, and fabulous Exclusive cottages for families wanting an extra taste of luxury.
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With so much to do onsite, you might not feel the need to venture farther afield. Families wanting to explore the area have plenty of options, though. The medieval city of Sarrebourg is 11 miles away, whilst Strasbourg is just over an hour’s drive. If you fancy visiting in December, Strasbourg has a wonderful Christmas market. This really is a beautiful area in the middle of the forest with chateaux and vineyards dotted around. Take your bikes and discover a new part of France.
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Aqua Mundo at Les Trois Forêts
Included with every booking:
- Children’s pool for babies/toddlers aged 3 months+
- Hot tubs
- Master Blaster water slide with inflatable rings
- Outdoor pool
- Water slides
- Water playhouse for children aged 3 years+
- Wave pool
- Wild river rapids
Where to Stay at Les Trois Forêts
Adventure Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 1 infant aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 1 infant aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels not included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Animals of the Forest Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 1 infant aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 1 infant aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels not included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Fairytale Kingdom Cottage
- Sleeps up to 6 people + 1 infant aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 1 infant 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)
Comfort Cottage
- Sleeps up to 8 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Bedding included, but beds not made up
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels not included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Premium Cottage
- Sleeps up to 8 people + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in main bedroom
- Kitchen package with tea towel, cleaning sponge, etc.
- Kitchen with dishwasher
- Towels not included
- Breakfast not included (can be purchased separately)
Exclusive Cottage
- Sleeps up to 12 people + 2 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 people + 1 infant aged 0-2 years
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in 1 or 2 bedrooms
- Jacuzzi bath
- Sauna
- Electric BBQ on patio
- 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 + 3 infants aged 0-2 years
- Reduced mobility option in cottages for 6 or 8 people + 1 infant
- Beds made on arrival
- TV in 1 or 2 bedrooms
- Sauna or 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 Trois Forêts
- Bowling Bar – drinks, snacks and desserts
- Cocoon Bistrot – bistrot menu and desserts
- Colibri – tapas and cocktails
- Forest Lodge Restaurant – local specialities
- Il Giardino – Italian cuisine
- Le Marché in Trois Forêts – buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Suzette – pancake house
- Quick Aqua Mundo – fast food poolside
- Quick – fast food inside Market Dome
- Yummy – ice cream, waffles and crepes
Supermarkets Near Les Trois Forêts
- Onsite Supermarket
- Carrefour Express in Hattigny – 1 mile
- Carrefour Contact in Cirey-sur-Vezeouze – 5 miles
- Aldi in Blâmont – 10 miles
How Can I Get to Les Trois Forêts?
Eurotunnel from Folkestone
| Route | Crossing Time | Onward Distance to Village | Onward Journey Time to Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone – Calais | 35 minutes | 347 miles | 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 | 612 miles | 9½ hours |
| Dover – Calais | 1½ hours | 344 miles | 5½ hours |
| Dover – Dunkirk | 2 hours | 345 miles | 5¾ hours |
| Folkestone to Calais | 1½ hours | 344 miles | 5½ hours |
| Newhaven – Dieppe | 4 hours | 547 miles | 6 hours |
| Plymouth – Roscoff | from 5½ hours | 612 miles | 9½ hours |
| Poole – Cherbourg | 4½ hours | 472 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 9½ hours |
| Portsmouth – Caen | 5¾ hours | 398 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 8½ hours |
| Portsmouth – Cherbourg | from 4¾ hours | 472 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 9½ hours |
| Portsmouth – Le Havre | from 6 hours | 391 miles | 6½ hours |
| Portsmouth – St. Malo | from 10 hours | 524 miles | 8¼ hours |
| Rosslare – Cherbourg | from 16½ hour night crossing | 472 miles – if choosing Google Maps route that avoids Paris ULEZ zone | 9½ hours |
Eurostar from London St. Pancras International Station
- To Paris Gare du Nord – 2½ hours on Eurostar then walk to Paris Est Train Station (8 minutes) followed by train to Sarrebourg (2¼ hours) and taxi to the village (20 minutes)
Flying from UK Airports
- To Strasbourg Airport – flight time varies depending on departure airport. From the airport, take a train to Strasbourg (12 minutes), then train to Sarrebourg (45 minutes) and taxi to the village (20 minutes)
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.
