Carcans MaubuissonRésidence Maeva Les Grands Pins

The resort of Carcans-Maubuisson is called the "European Blue Flag", with a large number of natural areas. It is the largest freshwater natural lake in France: water sports at Maubuisson and Bombannes. Carcans Océan, is a site protected by the dune with an enormous fine sandy beach and a famous spot for lovers of board sports.

Save 30% when you book more than 6 months in advance

Save 20% when you book 4-5 months in advance

Save 10% when you book 2-3 months in advance

On-site Services & Activities
• Residence with swimming pool.
• Located in the heart of a beautiful pine forest.
• 1 km from the lake and 3 km from the beach.

Accommodation - 125 Apartments
In all apartments: Kitchen area equipped with 4 hotplates, refrigerator, Mikrowelle mit Grill, dishwasher, Bathroom with toilet, Television, Covered balcony with furniture.

• 1-bedroom apartment for 4 persons
• 1-bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons

7 apartments available for persons with reduced mobility

General Information
• Official classification : 3-star tourist residence
• Arrivals from 5pm, departures before 10am
• Languages spoken: English
• Tourist tax: Adults and children aged 13 and over: €0.69 / day / person

The main reception is open:
Saturday from 8am to noon and 2pm to 8pm,
Sunday from 9am to noon,
Monday to Thursday from 9 am to noon and 4pm to 7pm,
Friday from 9am to noon and 4pm to 8pm.
Closed on Sunday afternoon.

Car Parking
Free outside car park with 100 places (subject to availability)

2 rooms 4 persons

(29 m2) Living area with 2 sofa-beds. Bedroom with 2 single beds. Note: all apartments on ground floor. Kitchen area equipped with 4 hotplates, refrigerator, microwave oven, dishwasher. Bathroom with toilet. Television (paying - subject to availability). Covered balcony with furniture.

2 rooms 4/5 persons

(29 m2) Living area with 2 sofa-beds including 1 pull-out bed. Bedroom with 1 double bed. Kitchen area equipped with 4 hotplates, refrigerator, microwave oven, dishwasher. Bathroom with toilet. Television (paying - subject to availability). Covered balcony with furniture.

Select your accommodation: Show all accommodation 1 bedroom apartment for 4 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 people

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 4
Holiday from 2010-05-08 to 2010-09-25
From Saturday to Saturday

May			June			July			August			September
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
01		-	05		320	03		770	07		880	04		240
08		280	12		390	10		770	14		880	11		200
15		280	19		390	17		770	21		640	18		200
22		280	26		390	24		770	28		280	25		-
29		320				31		880

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 people
Holiday from 2010-05-08 to 2010-09-25
From Saturday to Saturday

May			June			July			August			September
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
01		-	05		360	03		850	07		980	04		260
08		310	12		440	10		850	14		980	11		220
15		310	19		440	17		850	21		710	18		220
22		310	26		440	24		850	28		310	25		-
29		360				31		980

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Special offers

“Comfort+” Formula

Comfort+ Formula - €25 (£18) per person per week:

The number of formulas purchased must correspond to the number of occupants in the apartment – apart from children under 2.

• Beds made up for arrival.
• Two sets of bathroom linen
• Cleaning at the end of the week
• Cleaning kit (1 per apartment)
• Television (1 per apartment)

Special Offers:
• Save 30% on all children (4-11 yrs) Formulas
• Free for children under 4 years old
• Save 20% on this Formula for all short stays

Baby Kit

Baby Kit - €15 (£10) per kit per stay

Provided in the apartment for children weighing no more than 15kg.
• 1 folding cot (Standard NF EN 716) and 1 fitted sheet.
• 1 high chair (for children 6 months and above).*

Note:
For children over 15kg, we recommend using the bed safety rail available at reception.

Pay Services

Pets admitted
Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate
• Seven nights and over: €47
• Price per night: €7

Bathroom linen - €8 per person per week
• Kit includes: 1 hand towel per person, 1 bath towel per person, 1 bath mat per apartment

Cleaning Kit
• €8 per kit

Extra Cleaning
Except washing-up and kitchen area
• €35

Photocopy
• €0.30 per page

Fax
• 1st page sent: €1.50
• Additional pages (price per page): €1
• Page received: free
(rates apply to the French network only)

Television
• €5 per day
• €19 for 1 week
• Single rate for 2 weeks and more stay: €38

Launderette
• €5 per washing token
• €3 per tumble drying token
• €1 per washing powder dose
• €7 per detergent fee

Free Services

• Information – post – messages
• Repair services: contact the reception desk staff who will get you a repairman as quickly as possible.
• Loan service: iron, hairdryer, vacuum cleaners, kettle, socket guards and board games (subject to avalability).

Special Offer - Summer 2010

Early booking offer - Based on booking of 7-13 nights

Save 30% when you book more than 6 months in advance.
Save 20% when you book 4-5 months in advance.
Save 10% when you book 2-3 months in advance.

Long stay offers - Based on booking of 14-20 nights

Save 35% when you book more than 6 months days in advance.
Save 25% when you book 4-5 months days in advance.
Save 15% when you book 2-3 months days in advance.

Offers valid on all stays in any accommodation size between 08/05/10 and 17/07/10 and between 21/08/10 and 25/09/10.
Offers can not be cumulated with long-stay offers.

Short breaks, holidays, freedom...

2 to 6 night stays to enjoy as you want!
Short breaks; the best way to charge your batteries: extra services for your comfort available at all our destinations.
To find out the dates available for short breaks, click on "reserve" and choose your holiday dates.

To make the most of your experience,
Your room is available on the day of your arrival from 5 pm, and you have until 10 am to vacate it on the day of your departure.

everything is provided for your comfort...
You benefit from the following services: sheets, two tea towels, end of stay cleaning (at your charge).

...and for your relaxation:
According to the destination chosen, Maeva offer a large range of services adapted to the length of your stay:
- half-board catering formulas, for lunch or dinner,
- 2 or 3 day thalassotherapy packages
- 2 day Children's Clubs packages in all Leisure Villages outside school holidays...

Resort Description

On a lake 18 km long and 5 km wide, a genuine paradise for water sports.
In the heart of the state forest, 120 km of cycling tracks as well as a large number of outdoor sports are waiting for you.
Carcans Ville: a typical Medoc village on the pilgrim route to Santiago del Compostella, its church and mill.
Carcans Océan: a site protected by the dune with an enormous fine sandy beach and a famous spot for lovers of board sports.
Maubuisson: this large sports and leisure complex to the south of the lake offers a host of activities. Places to visit: the Maison des Arts et Traditions Populaires (House of Popular Arts and Traditions) (collection on the history and crafts of the region).

The surrounding area
Bordeaux, a city with a special elegance: the Place de la Bourse, the Saint Pierre quarter, the Esplanade des Quinconces, the Grand Théâtre, its wine and vineyards (Médoc Bleu
30 km away)
Lacanau Océan 14 km away, a major seaside resort at the foot of the dunes, the Lacanau lake, covering almost 2,000 ha and 8 km long.
Vensac Windmill, an authentic 18th century mill.
The sites of the Médoc: Pointe de Grave (panorama and Museum of the Cordouan Lighthouse), Verdon-sur-Mer, Soulac-sur-Mer (Notre-Dame Basilica), the Vensac Mill, etc.
The Arcachon Lakes to Cap-Breton route (200 km round trip).

Resort Fêtes and events

May: Carcans Drama Festival (by young artists, shows: theatre, concerts, etc., Whit Monday).
June: "Le Tremplin Rock" (rock concerts, etc.), the Tuning Meeting, the “Balade de Carcans Maubuisson” (walking race).
July: “La ronde des Lacs” (tourism bicycle run), the Lake Festival in Maubuisson (entertainment, fireworks, etc.), Festival of the Sahel Countries (traditional shows, etc.).
July/August: 3 Gastronomic Fairs and 2 Craft Fairs.
August: Sea Festival in at Carcans Beach (15th).

How to get there ?

By Car

Paris (625 km) – Bordeaux (52 km)
Weather/traffic information: 0 892 68 02 33 / 0 826 022 022

From Paris: Motorway A10 as far as Bordeaux. Then the A63 and exit at Eysines / Le Bouscat. Take the N215 in the direction of Lacanau as far as Sainte-Hélène and the D104 to Brach. Take the D207 via Carcans to Maubuisson.
At the Maubuisson exit, go in the direction Carcans Océan and take the 2nd road on the right.

By Train

BORDEAUX TGV RAILWAY STATION (55 km)
Travel information: 36 35
Connection by coach (in season) or by taxi or rental car.

By Plane

BORDEAUX AIRPORT (45 km)
Travel information: +33 (0)5 56 34 50 50
Connection by taxi or rental car

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