The Winning Vacation: Center Parcs' Village Nature Near Paris
More articles about Center Parcs:
♦ Center Parcs Holiday Villages Network
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Star Trips in Belgium and the Netherlands from De Vossemeren Holiday Village
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Center Parcs in the Lorraine Region
in France
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Center Parcs Park Allgäu
in Southern Germany
Park Location
The most popular Center Parcs network among families has done it again and in a big way:
In collaboration with Euro Disney SCA, the large, unique, and most pampering holiday village
Village Nature of the network was built, and just as importantly, the most ecological one too! The village opened in August 2017, and there is no doubt that whoever visits it will instantly fall in love and not want to leave (not even for Disney...)
The holiday village is located 40 km east of central Paris, and only 6 km from Disneyland Paris! Just about a half-hour drive from Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris's main airport).
Book Center Parcs holidays through the trusted Booking.com site:
In the Netherlands:
♦ In Southern Holland:
Center Parcs De Kempervennen Eindhoven
♦ In South-East Holland
Center Parcs Heijderbos Limburg-Weeze
♦ In Holland, about a 40-minute drive from Amsterdam:
Center Parcs Eemhof Flevoland-Holland
In Holland, by the sea west of Amsterdam:
In South-West Holland, by the sea:
Center Parcs Port Zélande beach
Belgium
In Northern Belgium:
Center Parcs Vossemeren Flanders
Or:
Center Parcs Erperheide Flanders
France
♦ Village Nature - located 40 km east of central Paris, and only 6 km from Disneyland Paris! Just about a half-hour drive from Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris's main airport).
♦ Les Trois Forets Located in the Lorraine region, adjacent to Alsace. The village is located about an hour's drive from the city of Strasbourg in Alsace and about an hour's drive from Nancy in Lorraine.
♦ Center Parcs Les Bois Francs - about a two-hour drive west of Paris.
The holiday village consists of five "worlds":
♦ "Water Lagoon" Aqua lagoon
The most wonderful world of all, which is undoubtedly the main attraction in the park, is the "Water Lagoon" Aqua lagoon - a spectacular water park, a true paradise, considered one of the largest water parks in Europe, featuring open pools and a lagoon - water heated all year round in indoor and outdoor pools – while enjoying water fun you can watch the amazing view of the lake surrounding you from all sides.
The water park offers a selection of slides and special pools:
• Wild Water Slide - a slalom full of surprises in rushing waters.... A calm ride - followed by an exciting and thrilling ride. Glide along the track - and discover new surprises every minute: water jets, whirlpools, waterfalls, geysers, bubble zones, and endless water experiences. Take a thrill-packed ride, set against an amazing backdrop.
• Wave Pool - an exciting water experience - fun at every moment for the whole family.
• Water Polo - Are you ready for the game? Whoever comes to win is welcome!
• Slides - Seven slides of all kinds – from friendly and calm slides for young children to fast and winding slides especially for extreme sports fans.
• Cool Factor - Double the fun! Splashing in the water + jumping on a trampoline - for sports fans who cannot rest for a moment.
• Culbuto Playhouse - The Water Tree, everyone's favorite activity in the Aqualagoon world: Don't miss this amazing attraction, featuring slides, water guns, fountains, and tons of fun water activities. Stand under a giant bucket dumping 900 liters of water on bathers. Especially popular with young children.
• Lagoon Pool - Huge and picturesque Lagoon Pool.
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♦ "Legends Forest" Forêt des légendes
In the heart of the forest is located "Legends Forest" Forêt des légendes, another magical world featuring an amusement park with slides, zip lines, suspended rope bridges, and more. Various shows are held in the forest, and it features mini-golf. Children can participate in woodworking and natural material workshops in the forest, build their own private houses from wood and decorate them, and participate in treasure hunt games.
♦ BelleVie Farm Animal Farm
The holiday village features an animal farm called BelleVie Farm with a huge petting zoo and the option to collect eggs and care for goats and ponies. The farm also has a large indoor play area, and nearby are organic greenhouses where various activities for children (and parents) are held. You can ride ponies, participate in honey harvesting workshops, bread baking, cooking courses, clay crafting, and more.
♦ The "Extraordinary Gardens" Jardins extraordinaires
Another world is the "Extraordinary Gardens" Jardins extraordinaires, gardens full of fun and surprises based on the four elements "Fire, Water, Air, and Earth"
♦ "Lake Promenade" Promenade du lac
The last world is the "Lake Promenade" Promenade du lac – this is the restaurant and entertainment area: a wide variety of restaurants of all kinds alongside a supermarket and bakery, children's and baby clubs, and a variety of activities for the whole family such as bowling, escape rooms, electronic game machines, boat and small car rentals, shows, children's disco nights, adult dance clubs, wine tastings, and more.
Village Nature holiday village serves as an excellent starting point for various trips:
♦ Disneyland Paris
Great of course for a day or two visit to nearby Disneyland Paris and a trip to Paris (only a 40-minute drive).
At your service, booking tickets from the Viator website:
♦ Daily admission ticket and train transfer to Disneyland Paris -
Disneyland® Paris 1 Day with Round-Trip Train Tickets from Paris
You can purchase a ticket that allows entry to both Disney parks: Disneyland® Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park.
♦ LE PARC DES FÉLINS Wildlife Park
A zoological park entirely dedicated to the cat family, ranging from sand cats to lions and tigers, aiming to conserve and rescue animals. It features 140 animals from 30 different species from four continents living in conditions as close as possible to their natural habitat.
♦ Trip to a Castle with Gardens
-A castle with well-kept gardens named Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte built inspired by the Palace of Versailles. The castle also features a carriage museum and hosts various events and shows (such as a fountain show combined with lights).
♦ Shopping
Shopping lovers will be happy to hear that just a 10-minute drive from the holiday village is a modern factory outlet center named La Vallee Village featuring 110 stores, open every day of the week (including Sunday).
Many of these attractions have a shuttle service (for an extra charge) provided by the holiday village, so even those who decide not to rent a car can manage just fine (although in my opinion, for a traveling family, renting a car right at the airport is the most convenient and also the cheapest option).
In the holiday village, there are apartments and cottages in a variety of sizes and three levels: Comfort, Premium, and VIP. All apartments are modern, comfortable, and well-equipped. The smallest apartments include one bedroom and are suitable for a couple, while the largest include 6 bedrooms and are suitable for 12 guests.
