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HOLIDAY FUN THE BEST ADDRESSES, SPORT, ACTIVITIES, TIPS, INTERVIEWS, WE ACCOMPANY YOU IN YOUR LIFE AT THE CAMPSITE

Chemin des Rosses - 34450 Vias-Plage - Tel. +33 (0)4 67 21 64 45 [email protected] www.camping-farret.com The finest open-air-hotels! 2 farret summer mag sky clear. will doeverything to keep your holiday blue Farret spirit.Our team will beat your sideand An adaptedexperience but always with the The Farret reinvents itself for you! gestures. We arecounting on you to respectbarrier and recommendations from health authorities. priority. We apply all guidelines holidaymakers as well asour teams areour The safety andhealth of our who could not come at all. Farret for thefirst time. Wealsothink of you attending.tochose Thankyou youagain who Thank you to our loyal customers for once YOU. wanted to takethetimeto say abig THANK you chose LeFarret for your holidays and we a new seasonisalready looming. Many of We have just passedamilestone 2020and 2021 Together Philippe, director of ClubFarret «The deckchair war» the mosttabooofholiday makers, is interestedinthephenomenon Exclusive inquiry 26.

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ce cream is the undisputed star of summer. We know the usual vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavours. Opt for an original and different ice cream, created by an ice-cream imaker who produces on site. Taste their different pastry ice cream, tasty and so delicious. A delight!

La Fabrique is also a good creperie, healthy and generous. From the kitchen, a good smell of crepes tickles our nostrils. The sweet and savoury crepes are prepared on demand. The dough is prepared in the pure Brittany tradition. A Brittany CREATOR OF ICE CREAM, Classic sorbets must creperie in the Hérault, what a funny idea! But that’s what SAVOURY & SWEET CREPES contain at least 25% we’re looking for here, authenticity. You will succumb to the fruit. house pancake made with homemade salted butter caramel, delicious vanilla ice cream, roasted almonds and whipped ON SITE OR TO TAKE AWAY We choose to manu- cream: the taste of Brittany in its purest form! facture so-called «full fruit» sorbets, for In terms of decoration, the terrace has a pop decoration full which the minimum of energy. Bright, tart colours that whet your appetite. The SAVOUR HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, fruit content must be interior plays on contrasts and looks like a loft. An industrial made on site in OUR own laboratory 45%, except in the atmosphere: wood, metal, bricks ... here no superfluous, eve- case of acidic fruits rything is on the plate. (lemon, orange, etc.) and strong flavoured La Fabrique, your new address for the fruits, for which this gourmand. content minimum must be 20%. Home Made Claude, ice-cream maker farret summer mag farret

6 7 GOOD ADDRESSES FOR YOUR TASTBUDS

At Club Farret, The terrace offers the perfect setting to admire the sunset, a no less than 6 glass of cocktail in hand, then the places for living, starry sky after dinner. Mojito lovers, don’t miss the sharing and mee- place.

ting are waiting If you like to be received as for you! friends, you will have a great time at Landers’. l' aventure Delicious, as much for the taste buds as for the eyes. With its surprising and offbeat decor, the les cabanes le club 57 atmosphere is unique! New look Just look around you, as soon as The concept, a friendly cuisine de l'étang you enter, you’re already under concocted by Lander, the owner, In their pretty blue hut, Julie water. Luminous octopuses on who is happy to share his passion and Nico offer good advice for the counter, aqua - frescoes, a with you: epicurean pleasure and la brasserie cooking their excellent fresh giant whale on the ceiling; here good food! We love the large products and invite you to share you immerse yourself in an It’s the holidays…..don’t feel like tables suitable for dinners with a moment of conviviality. Why original and unusual decoration. cooking? Sit by the pool for a friends or family, a reduced menu not be tempted by a good glass Brand new, beautiful, the bar lunch break. based on fresh products only, of Picpoul de Pinet, the famous welcomes you throughout the cooked with passion to the la fabrique white wine, while day for a drink or a tasty ice With its classic dishes, such as delight of our taste buds. they prepare your order. cream on the pool side terrace; beef tartare, steak and chips or Generous and tasty Breton or enjoy evening entertainment mixed salads, the Brasserie offers It is good to share a seafood crepes, are you tempted? Here, Shellfish and crustaceans, on the on stage! traditional cuisine. platter (lobster, prawns, scallops, la palmeraie everything is home cooked: the etc.) or enjoy excellent grilled spot or to take away, compose pancake batter, prepared every This is a small, traditional family your seafood platter. You will particularly appreciate meats selected by our butcher. day and cooked as tradition restaurant that works only with Every morning, at dawn, Nico At the edge of the swimming the homemade burgers and pizzas dictates, salted butter caramel, For a weekly evening, the team fresh, seasonal produce. goes to the auction in the port pool, is the Poulpy Bar. What for their authentic flavours and melted chocolate ... of Sète to make a fine selection better way to unwind after a the know-how of a real cook. The invites you to discover distant Buckwheat crepes and gourmet In a warm setting and a friendly of fish straight from the trawlers. good aquafun session than to sip a chef also offers a dish of the day flavours. Mexico, Spain ... the journey crepes accompany a good bowl atmosphere, the chef offers The card is therefore modified refreshing drink without having to (paella, mussels and chips ...) is also on the plate. See you every of cider. generous, tasty and Mediter- according to the arrival. dry off? and a varied menu ... there is Thursday for our theme evenings. ranean cuisine that you can enjoy Impossible to offer fresher! Priscilla shines behind her bar to something for everyone. You absolutely have to taste in the dining room or on the serve you all day cold drinks, Subdued lights and “deep music”, their ice cream. They are also panoramic terrace. aperitifs and cocktails. sit down on the sofas, have a «homemade» on site by an ice- The house specialty is fish. The During summer evenings, you will drink, taste the tapas and relax! cream maker. dishes are as beautiful as they have a front row seat for the shows. Ice creams, pastry ice creams, are good. «full fruit» sorbets, there are farret summer mag farret so many flavours that we don’t Let yourself be seduced! know which one to choose, we 8 have to come back! 9 10 farret summer mag we have to save water! HOLIDAY-MAKER gradually sinks towards thesouth upto -120m sand ontheground inthe north(Mèze), which natural high-quality water that we usetoday layer about twenty meters containing thick, located intheBéziers region, which covers 450 km². The water flows slowly inthrough Groundwater isanunderground resource (). Forming aroughly homogeneous groundwater, ECOLOGICAL WHAT ISgroundwater? in theareaandat thecamp. why we explain source If we don’t all makeaneffort,it would be lost to everyone! true heritagethat belongs to all andthat we MUST preserve. This natural andrenewable freshwater reserveconstitutes a from groundwater, which isour ONLY resource. The danger hereat Vias-plage isthat we aredrawing water Don’t thinkthat saving water isjust amatter of money. but do you really know why? Everyone isaware that you shouldn’t waste water, To take water from thegroundwater level, you WHERE DOES THE WATERDOES WHERE fromthe the ground. The very finesandsactasanatu- RESOURCE for 5municipalitiesinthesector/ is transferred, madedrinkable for distribution area andfor all thecampsiteslocated onthe Nearly 5millionm3of water are taken from mer, to meet essentially thedrinking water Groundwater isfedby rain, which seepsinto FROM THE BOREHOLE to yourtap FROM THE have to drill itout. The water thus withdrawn the source each year, half of itinthesum- groundwater level COME FROM? through theClubFarret private distribution ral filter producing excellent quality water. WHAT ISthegroundwater for? The groundwaterONLYTHE is WATER needs of ALL residents andtourists. coast between Vias and Valras.between Vias coast

of life system. The consequence. particularly vigilant about water consumption Hérault regularly issuesorders to restrict the the groundwater source to supply water to use of water inthearea.It isnecessary to be As aconsequence of thehightemperatures the sea,dryingof thegroundwater level comes from climate change.With Mild andless rainy winters accompanied by increasingly hot anddry summers threaten 1. The water would nolonger bedrinkable. the reservedoesnot rechargesufficiently. in order to anticipate andavoid asituation the summer when the withdrawals from 2. This isthedanger that lurksthroughout THE DANGERS threatening our the level andsupply of thegroundwater. risks causinganinfiltration of seawater . recorded inrecent years, thePrefectof

The first danger for our water resources Waste DROUGHT pay attention holidaymakers are very crucial. which could leadto restrictions. depletes anddrains thereserve. groundwater! worry to water to Here, at theedgeof

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You too, get involved involved get too, You and help us to to us help and 11 A constantly increasing CONSUMPTION Since the early 1980’s, there has been a steady increase in water demands from the groundwater source. Several factors explain this trend: WE ARE LOOKING FOR KIKI’S OWNER • population development, • the increase in tourist attendance on the coast, • a higher standard of living with greater water consumption per capita (washing machines, dishwashers, swimming pools, etc.). 9 This trend, combined with increasingly frequent and pronounced drought episodes generates increasing pressure on the groundwater resource. In France, 148 litres is the amount of water 8 that each person consumes per day for all uses (domestic and non-domestic) or 54,750 litres over the year. per day 7 Source: planetoscope.com (Statistics in real time, 02/2020) per person 6 MEASURES applied to Club Farret

5 Water is essential. Without it, the campsite could not continue: domestic needs (shower, wc, linen, washing up ...) and non-domestic (irrigation, swimming 4 pool, fire protection ...) are important. Our team therefore makes every effort to SERIAL POOPER reduce water consumption: gradual replacement of natural lawn with synthetic lawn, landscaping with Mediterranean plants 3 Ask for hydro-economists (which require little watering), installation of a recycling system your poop bags for filter washing water from swimming pools 2 used for irrigation, ... at the reception The groundwater level is monitored by regular measuring. The SMETA * sends us a follow-up bulletin every 15 days and the Hérault sends prefectural orders in the event of an alert. This allows our teams to react quickly and PICK UP AFTER YOUR ANIMAL efficiently.

A SIMPLE AND RESPONSIVE GESTURE

TO KEEP THE CAMPSITE CLEAN * The SMETA: Joint Syndicate of Studies and Works for groundwater (SMETA) are dedicated to the study, management and maintenance necessary for the protection and supply of the groundwater source (department of Hérault). 13 14 farret summer mag ZUMBA Yoga Party on theApp every week To befound POOL PARTY E C N A D A U Q A it's all in there! in all it's Tourism &activities problems) Rentals (inventory,technical Timetable Practical information Activities Programme app !Village oh Yell

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AT The market stalls are scattered in the historic MARKET centre of Vias every Wednesday and Saturday morning: colours and scents DAY of the South guaranteed!

Sérignan, Valras-plage MondayPortiragnes-plage (June to September) Vias-plage, Cap d’Agde Rochelongue (from mid-June to mid-September) Night market * Grau d’Agde, Valras-plage

Marseillan ville TuesdayMarseillan-plageY (from mid-June to mid-September) Night market * Vias centre, Sérignan, -plage

Vias centre, SèteY , Sérignan WednesdayPortiragnes-plage (June to September) Night market * Pézenas, La Tamarissière

Agde ThursdayGrau d’Agde (from mid-June to end September) Night market * Béziers «les estivales»

Béziers, Sérignan, Valras-plage FridayPortiragnes-Plage (June to September) Night market* Marseillan-plage, Pézenas

Vias centre Y , Cap d’Agde SaturdayPézenas Y Marseillan-plage (flea market, 9am - 6 pm)

Bessan SundayMarseillan-plage (flea market, 9am - 6 pm) Night market* Portiragnes-plage with flavours and colours farret summer mag farret

Y Our favorite BASKET FILL YOUR 16 Night market * from 6.30 p.m. (only July and August) 18 farret summer mag Family story Farret. shared with ustheir experience at Club We went to meet theHautus family who entrance we get goosebumps» « As soonas we seethearch at the Camping life is beautiful T #FARRETADDICT weeks. address ofhappiness forthenext3 known: pitchnumberE268,the fixed, theholidaypitchwasalready even beforethevacationdates were smells liketheholidays!Lastyear, The barrieropens,that’sit,it pool). item, withoutthem,noaccesstothe the bracelets(themostimportant Fast check-inatreceptiontocollect entrance, wehavegoosebumps» soon asyouseethearchat finally setsfootinClubFarret.«As After 1100kilometres,thelittlefamily andmounttheawning. caravan 2 daystoarriveearly,installthe of theschoolholidays.Thetriptakes impatient for3weeks,thebeginning Dottignies, Belgium,wehavebeen «Daaaad, isitstilllooooong?»«In South, fornewfamilyadventures. on, offwego!Ontheway,direction locked, thechildrencounted...Come The suitcasespacked,theshutters Rose thehappiest The long-awaitedmeetingwithMaxthatmade smiling and helpful. We know smiling and helpful.Weknow like here,thestaff arealways bounces back«that’s whatI and Wladimirimmediately campsite, greets the family Thierry, agardeneratthe of living.Duringourinterview, holiday destination,itisanart Club Farretismorethana the campsite. to ridetheirownbikesacross prefer aboveallistobeable are unanimous:whatthey old andSalomé13years Rose 6yearsold,Elsa9 who willsaytheopposite. parents». Andit’snotthegirls and thetranquillityfor is thefreedomforchildren Fanny confirms:«camping French andforeigntourists. accommodation like most Camping istheirfavourite saw their familygrowing. camp hereand summer anymore, theytooktheir Villages butwillnotchange They startedinotherYelloh! «addicted» toClubFarret. Wladimir andFannybecame It hasbeen8yearssince finally be revealedon social the titlesof summerto wait likeeveryone elsefor sun dancebut they have to discover inadvance isthe The onlysecrettheytryto evenings ... the entertainment, the icecreams,spa, everything, therestaurants, for them,theyhavetested The campsitehasnosecrets Vias bikeclub. kilometres bybikewiththe time, between50and100 mir travels fromtimeto the funfair.OnlyWladi - at the nightmarkets,rides ontheFarinette, shopping few outings aroundfor never goes faraway.A you need.Thefamily On site,thereiseverything we areingoodhands.» pinglife liberty Cam is -

that inspiresus» «Thank youforyour loyalty Farret. next vacationatClub home todreamoftheir will proudlydisplayintheir decorative objectthatthey homemade souvenirs,a pleasure tocreatetheir they findSabinewith At thecreativeworkshop, Party, isamustgo!» her enthusiasm:«ThePool Besides, Rosetoldusof during theholidays. and thatismostimportant for momentsofcomplicity the wholefamilytogether especially poolpartybring (local event)eveningand Mini disco,foamparty,feria of sharing. experience. Thisisthespirit the oldonessharetheir ones havequestionsand with campers,thenew interacts onthegroup* Facebook assiduouslyand media. Wladimirfollows @CampingClubFarret***** grouponFacebook * Youtoo,joinourprivate By Sophie R. 19 Direction the California area. The perfect place to observe the beauties of nature. Palm trees, Best of Farret flowers, butterflies, birds .... If you open your eyes, you can’t fail your photos. ESSENTIAL SPOTS #californiadreaming

Do you want to impress your friends? Club Farret is full of essential spots for taking photos that look like they’re from the other side of the world. You will never be believed when you say you were on vacation in France. Fasten your belts, we take you to discover these incredible places.

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max 4. jumping jack 7. knee raise 7. knee 1. squats 30 sec 2. sit ups 8. glute bridge 5. lunges 30 sec 2 fois 3. push ups 6. plank 9. dips 25 26 farret summer mag Exclusive Inquiry this policy.The problem isthatwhenthe exist: «Wehavealreadytriedto implement the director,miraclesolution doesnot those whoarenotbusy.ForPhilippe Giner, guards shouldwatchthedeckchairs andfree According tosomeofourclients, thelife- in thiskindofpractice? behaviour? Whatistheroleofcampsite What solutionstoputanendthisabusive The miracle solutiondoesn’texist questions aboutourownbehaviour. Overwhelming observationthatraises sun beds,whilecriticisingthosewhodoit. admit topracticingthewildprivatisationof operator Sunshine,71%ofthosequestioned according toasurveybytheBritishtour The culpritisalwaystheother...Yet, gives risetomanydebates. and satisfactionquestionnaires...which rous toreportthissituationonsocialmedia most ofyou.Youaremoreandnume- A lackofcivilisedbehaviourthatannoys The culpritisalways theother decided latertosunbathe. place isreservedforthemwhentheyhave bed ...Theyputtheirtowelstheresothatthe

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29 At Club Farret, the aperitif is a real institution

Every now and then, it’s a surprise! At the steering wheel of the Van Apéro, Max comes to your meeting to share a glass of friendship.

Club 57 is much more than a bar; it is an essential part of camping life.

The central bar Whether you’re a fan of cocktails, on sale here! has been given a craft beers, a pool player, or just want new decor. a drink with friends, we’ve got you A little thirsty? covered! You can even play a game Neon green, candy of table soccer. pink, orange or blue lagoon ... A breakfast or just a coffee by the discover our pool: nothing better to start the day! selection of cocktails If you’re feeling peckish, try our home- made ice cream, a treat!

It is especially the effervescence in the evening when our entertainments are held by the pool. You can enjoy concerts and see shows. Night is falling and the urge to dance overwhelms you. Come and jiggle at the dance evenings. Each evening ends with the village sun dances. farret summer mag farret

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Buena Vida food

From this summer and particularly Wednesday caravan evenings from 7:30 p.m. (other dates will be added to the program), at Domaine Sainte Cécile, you can drink and share a board of delicatessen. You can also enjoy a good burger, fries or real tacos. In a picturesque, vibrant setting and colorful caravans brilliantly transformed into FOOD TRUCKS. The decor mixes genres and styles in a relaxed atmosphere. At sunset, you can enjoy the sweetness of summer evenings to the sound of a music group that will liven up the party and invite everyone to dance, as for a village festival. For children, a play area in outdoors is reserved for them so that they also enjoy these evenings. Without forgetting the land of “pétanque” to extend the evening between friends. In short, a space for all, for all Dégustation tastes and devoted to good times! For more information check the app, at the info point offerte ! or at the reception. At the time of creation of this La Cure Gourmande, 1066 av. de la Méditerranée, 34450 Vias-plage article, the launch date is not yet known. at Domaine Stay Connected. Sainte Cécile Tel : 06 81 13 85 85 la cure gourmande Vias-plage 35 COLLAB’the family

Club Farret Domaine Sainte Cécile

This is the collaboration we all waited for! Domaine Sainte Cécile and Le Farret join forces for a new 100% luxury rental: the Family Premium cottage. Located at Domaine Sainte Cécile this cottage is equip- ped with a private Jacuzzi and can accommodate up to 8 people. It consists of a main mobile home and an independent studio. With a VIP wristband you can access the Club Farret and all its services (swimming pools, entertainment, etc.)

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ACCESS TO CLUB FARRET

60 m² 8

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36 37 38 farret summer mag HOLIDAYS LIFE-SIZE ABOUT THEREGION KNOW EVERYTHING MORE INFO https://cms.ffrandonnee.fr/data/CD34/files/fb-le-circuit-des-canaux.pdf starting from5 kilometres. Several routeslabelled“FFRandonnée34” forhiking hectares andishometothewhite stilt. stretches betweenViasandAgde overnearly600 This unspoilednaturalareathat wecall«lesVerdisses» numerous streamsandtheEtang duClôt. discover thewildpartofViaswithits discover thefloraandfauna.Thiswalkwillmakeyou children forawildernesssafarionthissmallpathsto With yourbinocularsorcamerasetoffwith THE VERDISSESAREA AROUND VIAS A TOUR beach and vineyards. between , and unspoiled natural spaces Discover magnificent, wild to observethenature Take thetime around you 39 Sharing, generosity and IT’S A WHOLE pleasure are at the heart PROGRAM! of this excursion. The oyster beds, the river mouth of the Canal du Midi, the Onglous lighthouse, the life of fishermen and oyster WINETOUR farmers ... aboard the «Diane I» sail to discover life on the «A place full of charm Etang de Thau. and a warm welcome» Let yourself be carried away by the fascinating story of a ith one of our activity guides, set off parofessional lagoon on a bike to meet a passionate wi- fisherwoman and learn all Wnemaker. On the way on the country lanes, about her secrets and working methods. you will cross the Libron structures to the «Preignes le Vieux» wine estate. An unmistakable part of your holidays in the Pays de Thau! This vineyard has been a family business for 5 generations and covers 250 hectares around the château. This small fortress built in lava stone in 1202 is one of the ol- TASTING dest castles in the region of Béziers. After On your return the exteriors, you will discover the cellar to the campsite, PRACTICAL INFO 1. The Onglous and all the secrets of a traditional winema- you will have the DURATION lighthouse king method. opportunity to taste 1 jour tour the oysters at the 2. The Port of DID YOU KNOW ? Cabanes de l’Étang PRICE Marseillan Then it will be the most awaited moment: The Libron structures, an (+ 5 €) Accompanied by our 3. Oyster beds ingenious system, unique activity team, take and the Mont the tasting! The opportunity for a friendly Saint Clair of and interactive moment to learn the art of in the world, for evacua- advantage of an ad- Sète ting the flood towards vantageous rate: €12 / tasting. the sea while maintaining adult and €7.50 / child navigation on the Canal BOOKING du Midi ... Built in 1858 with the animation team PRACTICAL INFO by Urbain Maguès, a or at the info point great engineer of the 19th BOOKING visit, tasting and a 75 cl bottle century. DIRECTIONS with the animation team of wine from the Preignes Port of Marseillan city, or at the info point Réserve range offered + 10% Quai Antonin Gros, Left Bank discount on boutique pur- of the harbour chases from 75€ onward DISTANCE THE LIBRON STRUCTURES DISTANCE BY CAR 7 km by bike (recommended Teenager (from 12 to 18): called in French «les ouvrages 15 km via Agde minimum age 12 years) 5 € per visit du Libron» Under 12: free of charge ADVANTAGE RATE A visit not to be missed! Adult: 7.50 € instead of NEED A BIKE? It’s in Vias that the small 9.50 € Bike rental at the Info Point stream, called Libron, flows 7€ half day into the sea after crossing the

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It is on their pitch with sea view that Markus and his wife Gisela, originally from Germany, shared their experience with me. It was during retirement that they decided to buy a motorhome. Interview - How did you find out about the - exis tence of our motorhome area? It was in 2016, we discovered it on an application which geo-locates you and lists the parking possibilities around you, it was very practical.

- How long is your stay? The first time, we made a stopover of 2 nights just to try. We liked it so now we are staying around twenty days. We are leaving in October, it’s really ideal, it’s still very nice weather and it’s quiet. Gisela and Markus, welcome well installed facing - What are your activities? We love to visit the area and to hike. the sea What we prefer is to walk on the beach with Leni, our dog. She loves to run and throw herself into the sea.

- Why are you coming here?

Vias Plage Vias For many reasons, first of all because there are real big pitches (we don’t like «We hear the sound of the waves» car parks or wild camping). It’s safer. The price: 11 € is not expensive to be by The Club Farret barely closes its big gate for the 6 the sea. In Vias Plage, the rehabilitation of the And also because the reception team main shopping street and the sea front months of winter when the Beach Farret motorhome area started in 2017 and will end in 2022 area takes over. is very kind, and speaks German. Vias to the delight of tourists and boutique Indeed, we welcome motorhomes 7 days a week town centre is not far away, we’ll go owners. from October to early April. During the week, the shopping with our bikes. check-in is done at the reception and at weekends, And the icing on the cake: we hear the With its avenue of palm trees and its Jean and Jean-Paul are on duty. They discovered in sound of the waves! spaces designed for pedestrians, the new the field that motorhome owners form a heteroge- avenue has become the ideal place to neous community, with varying tastes and habits. - See you soon then! strolling around and shopping. Jean went to meet them. Of course, we will be back! Many shops: fashion, grocery store, regio- nal products but also bars and restaurants By Jean B. are open from April to September. On the seafront, the promenade is moder- nized and offers a clear view of the sea and in the distance the Pyrenees.

Only a few hundred meters from the cam- TO NOTE! ping, both alive by day and by night, it is 11 € per night essential to walk around and let yourself from October be carried away by the “Viassoise” atmos- phere. to early April farret summer mag farret

48 49 official CAMPING RULES ALL YOU 1.CONDITIONS OF ADMITTANCE and elsewhere than on the pitch allocated. No person can be accepted on the site without permission of the Reception or management of 9. BEHAVIOUR AND ASPECT OF PREMISES the campsite. The fact of staying on the campsite Every one is requested to abstain from any at- need implies acceptance of the current internal tempt to alter cleanliness, hygiene and aspect of regulations and conformity with them. the campsite. In particular concerning the sanitary facilities. It is forbidden to spill used waters onto the ABOUT 2. FORMALITIES ground or gutters. Caravaneers must empty their used wa- Every guest applying for a minimum of a nightly stay on ters into the installations intended for that purpose. Home YELLOHto know! ! VILLAGE the camp site, must register with the reception by pro- waste, any kind of rubbish, papers, must be deposited gar- ducing ID documents and filling in all forms required by bage area at the main entrance of the campsite. police forces. Washing is forbidden outside the washing installa- Complying with formalities must be effected before set- tions intended for that purpose. The hanging out of was- ting up in the campsite. Under aged children, failing the hing is only tolerated if it is discreet. It is forbidden on or presence of parents shall not be admitted without written from trees. agreement by parents. Trees and plants must be respected. It is strictly forbidden to drive nails into trees, to cut branches, 3. INSTALLATION to plant anything. Any damage caused to the ve- Your caravan, motor-home or tent, along with any ancillary getation, to fences and hedges, to the terrain equipment, must be installed on the pitch indicated by or installations of the site will be paid for by the management or representative of Reception. perpetrator. You should ensure that your pitch has been cleaned up be- 4. RECEPTION fore leaving and left as found upon your arrival. The opening hours of the reception desk are EACH OF OUR 92 CAMPING VILLAGES indicated at the entrance. At the Reception desk 10. SECURITY HAS BEEN SHAPED BY FAMILY OWNERS, OVER SEVERAL YEARS, OVER DECADES, AND SOMETIMES information are available for services on the camp- EVEN OVER GENERATIONS. site, sport installations, tourist information and culinary a) Fire : addresses that might prove useful. A complaint register, Open fires, (wood, charcoal...) are absolutely Each of these open-air hotels is and consideration goes into every polishing and improvising, creating intended to collect complaints, are available at Reception. forbidden. Stoves must be kept in good working or- different, unique, with a veritable day, depending on the mood, the the perfect conditions for your Complaints or suggestions will be taken into considera- der and used in safe conditions. In the event of soul and its own spirit... which time, the place and depending on happiness, and all with one tion only if signed and identified, dated, as precise as can fire, please inform Reception immediately. Fire means that our home is also, and you as well! single purpose in mind: to see be and concerning relatively recent events. extinguishers are available if necessary. A First Aid Kit is above all, your home. Each hour offers us something you together, serene, revitalised, happy... with your favourite other, 5. FEES available at reception. Our Yelloh! Village campsites are different to do, each week, each more than just somewhere to season offers us a new challenge. with your family or with your All fees are paid at Reception. Their amount is posted at friends. b) Theft : spend a holiday, they are places We are craftsmen, forging, the entrance of the campsite and Reception Office. They The Management is only responsible for items where so much care, attention are due according to the number of nights spent on the deposited at Reception. The camper remains Don’t you agree, we have the best job in the whole world?! ;) grounds. Campers are requested to inform Reception responsible of his/her own installation and must report of their departure one day before leaving. the presence of suspicious people. Even though security Campers intended to leave before opening hours must guards are assured on the grounds, camp users are re- WE HAVE BEEN settle accounts with Reception the day before. quested to make sure their belongings are safely kept All payments for your stay must be made at under their supervision. Reception at the latest the day prior to your departure before 6 p.m. 11. GAMES 6. SILENCE AND NOISE No violent or troublesome games shall be organised near crafting FOR 21 YEARShappiness installations. The Game Hall is forbidden to all lively games. Welcome to Europe’s finest open-air hotels! Campsite users must avoid any excessive noise, all games Parents must supervise their children when they use the or conversations which might annoy their neighbours. All games installations and they are legally sound machines must be adjusted accordingly. The ope- responsible for them. ning and closing of doors and boots, the use of any equip- ment or material must be as discreet as possible. Dogs and 12. UNOCCUPIED INSTALLATIONS other animals shall never be left alone on campsite, even (STORAGE, PARKING) inside premises, in the absence of their masters who are le- No unoccupied installation may be left on the site without JOIN gally responsible for them. Silence must be total between agreement by the Management. If so, it will be affected on 10p.m and 7a.m. the location indicated. A fee, shown on poster at Office, OUR LOYALTY 7. VISITORS will be requested for dead storage. After approbation by Management and the recep- 13- INFORMATION tion staff, visitors may be admitted on campsite under guest These regulations are posted at the entrance of the camp- camper’s responsibility. A camper may receive guest(s) at site and at Reception. It will be handed over to client on Reception. Should these visitors be admitted onto camp- demand. site, guest camper may be requested to acquit a fee. The programmeIt’s easy! Just make a request amount of such a fee is posted at the entrance of campsite 14- NON RESPECT OF INNER REGULATIONS at the reception of your campsite, and at Reception Office. Visitors’ cars are not allowed on Should a resident trouble other present residents, the campsite. or not adhere to the conditions and regulations, the on the website or on the Yelloh! Village app. Manager or his/her representative will have au- From the moment you stay in a campsite, you earn 8. TRAFFIC INSIDE THE GROUNDS AND PARKING thority to either orally or by written advice, to Inside campsite, vehicles must proceed at walking pace. warn the said resident to cease trouble. In case of points which give you access to free nights, more Never over 10km/h. Only registered campers may enter. repeated or serious infringement of inner luxurious accommodation, etc. You want to make Use of vehicles is forbidden between 11p.m and 7a.m. No regulations, and after injunction by the manager to vehicle is allowed to enter or leave during this period. The conform with regulations, the said resident contract is someone happy? Offer your points to your parents, barriers are closed and vehicles must be parked outside liable to be ended. In case on non respect of lawful regula- friends, cousins… ! farret summer mag farret the grounds. To ensure the free flow of vehicles, parking is tions; the Manager is liable to refer to police forces. strictly forbidden on alleys, passages serving several pitches 50 51 addresses YOUR SUMMER IN TOTAL SERENITY

Medical Centre Les Platanes Our health measures are in line with the Covid-19 health boulevard Liberté, Vias +33 4 67 21 68 99 charter drawn up for campsites

Consultations : from Monday to Friday Our maintenance teams and the staff are equipped and 8am-12pm / 2pm-7pm trained to ensure your holiday will be 100% safe! - april, may, june, septembre : WITH APPOINTMENT Hydroalcoholic gel or soap distributors are at your (make an appointment before 5pm) disposition throughout the whole campsite - july / august: APPOINTMENT WITHOUT 1, Avenue de la mer - 34450 VIAS - outside of opening hours, please go to the on-call medical Tél : 04.67.21.72.38 centre in Agde Fax : 04.67.25.01.49 - e-mail : [email protected] On-call medical centre +33 4 67 76 66 25 boulevard Héllènes, Agde Monday to Friday: 8pm to midnight Saturday: noon to midnight ; Sunday: 8am to midnight

Emergency hospital, Béziers 2 rue Valentin Hauy +33 4 67 35 70 35 49 Ter bd Gambetta 34450 VIAS

Dentists in Vias VOTRE MAGASIN - Dr Farenc / Dr Forto +33 4 67 21 78 14 +33 4 67 21 56 07 13 avenue Pierre Castel Rent, sale, repair - Dr Duca +33 4 67 39 59 56 MOUNTAIN BIKING, 24 bis bd Liberté BMX, RUNNING, de beziers a DEMENAGE ! ELECTRIC BIKE Veterinary Dr Massal, +33 4 67 21 77 04 Bike hire 14 T av de Béziers, Vias NOUVELLE ADRESSE

Veterinary emergencies +33 4 67 01 29 22 rue Saint Victor Monday to Friday: 7pm to 8am 20 from Saturday noon to Sunday midnight ZI du capiscol 8 Rue Roque Segui, 34420 Villeneuve-lès-Béziers Villeneuve les Beziers Caravane storage - - - M. Capron (Vias) +33 4 67 21 73 72 - M. De Maurepas +33 4 67 21 64 21 une Adresse 100% dediee a votre passion ! (Domaine St Pierre, Vias-plage) Le N°1 de l'accessoire pour Tourist Information Office véhicules de loisirs avenue de la Méditerranée, Vias-Plage (near Europark) +33 4 67 21 76 25 all brands and repair vente de camping-cars Car hire,sale +334 67 21 62 50 haut de gamme Bike rental at the INFO POINT 1 Avenue des Anciens Combattants, Vias neufs et occasions* (*sur rendez-vous) Atelier entretien et réparation 2 pharmacies in Vias centre FIND THE PHARMACY ON DUTY SUNROAD LEISURE SASU - 878 643 832 RCS Narbonne - 20 Rue Pierre de Fermat, 11200 Lézignan-Corbières. Photos et visuels non contractuels. Dial 3237 or consult online 52 www.3237.fr 53 CREATOR OF ICE CREAM, SAVOURY & SWEET CREPES ON SITE OR TO TAKE AWAY