{"id":1194801,"date":"2023-07-26T09:15:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T09:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valdeloire-foretdorleans.com\/?page_id=1194801"},"modified":"2023-08-02T09:06:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T09:06:15","slug":"etang-de-la-vallee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.valdeloire-foretdorleans.com\/en\/etang-de-la-vallee\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c9tang de la Vall\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>Welcome to the Etang de la Vall\u00e9e leisure park at Combreux in the Loiret department<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;837920&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<strong>The leisure centre is located in Combreux<\/strong>, between the Orl\u00e9ans canal and the heart of the For\u00eat d&#8217;Orl\u00e9ans. It&#8217;s a peaceful place with plenty to do for everyone, overlooking a 70-hectare lake. <strong>Access to the base and car parks is free all year round.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8&#8243;][vc_column_text]There are also a number of facilities to enhance and develop <strong>family activities<\/strong>, including a children&#8217;s play area, fitness trail, beach volleyball court and petanque area.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]Whether you&#8217;re with family, friends, on your own or a keen sportsman, this is the place for you. Then this is the place for you![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8&#8243;][vc_column_text]Go cycling, paddle-boarding, canoeing, fishing, discover the Carnutes fun trail&#8230; or have an ice-cream on the beach after a swim&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We promise you won&#8217;t be bored if you choose \u00c9tang de la Vall\u00e9e.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">New in 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boyersportnature.fr\/etang-de-la-vall%C3%A9e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boyer Sport Nature<\/a><\/strong> offers the following on-site activities<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boyersportnature.fr\/etang-de-la-vall%C3%A9e\/activit%C3%A9s\/cano%C3%AB-kayak-paddle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cano\u00eb-kayak &amp; Paddle hire<\/strong><\/a> : Accessible to children aged 3 and over accompanied by an adult.<br \/>\nThe fleet comprises 7 2-seater canoes, 2 1-seater canoes and 5 paddles. Online booking is strongly recommended until the day before. Same-day bookings should be made by telephone on 06.13.41.08.75.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boyersportnature.fr\/etang-de-la-vall%C3%A9e\/activit%C3%A9s-de-loisirs\/escape-game-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nature escape game:<\/strong><\/a> Set off on an adventure in the heart of nature to solve a series of geolocated enigmas using your smartphone or tablet and score as many points as possible in the least amount of time. Accessible from age 6<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boyersportnature.fr\/etang-de-la-vall%C3%A9e\/activit%C3%A9s-de-loisirs\/gel-blaster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gel Blaster<\/a> <\/strong>: Adrenalin and strategy, pain-free paintball for everyone, from age 6!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boyersportnature.fr\/etang-de-la-vall%C3%A9e\/activit%C3%A9s-de-loisirs\/lancer-de-hache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Axe throwing<\/strong><\/a> : A great way to relieve stress and let off steam in complete safety.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;837922&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #041245;\"><strong>Beach &amp; Swimming<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Swimming is permitted every day from 12pm to 7pm until 31 August 2023.<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Swimming is prohibited all year round outside the designated area and also in summer outside the hours when lifeguards are on duty.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Toilets are on site. They are open every day from 11am to 7pm.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;9px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The presence of pets, even on a lead, is forbidden on the sandy beach and in the designated swimming area throughout the summer. Outside this area, your dogs are tolerated, but only if they are kept on a lead.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #06003b;\">Food and drinks<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Savoury: shared planks of cold meats and cheese, pizzas, sandwiches and croque-monsieur, chips and snacks.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sweet : ice creams, cr\u00eapes, donuts, cookies and muffins.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]And to quench your thirst: cold drinks, coffee, herbal teas, beers and Loire wines.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boyersportnature.fr\/etang-de-la-vall%C3%A9e\/vall%C3%A9e-snack-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vall\u00e9e Snack Club<\/a> is open until 5 November 2023 every day from 12.30pm to 7pm.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #06003b;\">Picnics and barbecues<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Picnics are possible, with wooden tables set up all around the pond.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Barbecues and fires of any kind are prohibited all year round on the beach and in all areas of the estate in order to limit the risk of fire.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #06003b;\">Horse-drawn carriage ride<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Take a horse-drawn carriage ride with Tom at the wheel: book <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdeloire-foretdorleans.com\/balades-en-caleche-a-letang-de-la-vallee-et-en-foret-domaniale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trait service 45.<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #06003b;\">Mini-golf<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Want to play mini-golf in family? Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/v5.secureholiday.net\/vacancesseasonova\/FR\/4932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Etang de la Vall\u00e9e Campsite.<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #01013d;\"><strong>Water sports<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The site is accessible all year round with your own equipment: paddle, canoe, windsurf, non-motorised boats&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>There are no pedalo hire facilities at the leisure centre.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1194565&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #020236;\">Fishing<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Etang de la Vall\u00e9e is classified as a 2nd category lake, and fishing is permitted all year round.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For full details of the regulations, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/federationpeche45.fr\/reglementation-generale-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">departemental website.\u00a0<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To enjoy this activity, you&#8217;ll need your fishing licence or a day fishing pass.<br \/>\nFirst, print out your day fishing pass: go to the Loiret fishing federation website<br \/>\nthen pay online.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can fish and launch boats or float-tubes in a well-defined area.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Our advice: consult this map beforehand to locate the access points and areas authorised for this type of fishing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;837933&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #01072e;\">Hiking activities<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]by mountain <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loiretbalades.fr\/fr\/je-randonne\/velo\/les-autres-circuits-velo?wei0%5Bid0%5D=%7CLiJeRandonneVeloADRTV01%7CProximite%7C21%7C1%7CMoJeRandonneV01%7C%7C%7C-Combreux~47.9556~2.3021~10%7CFO-3%7CFO%7CFO%7CFO%7CFO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bike<\/a><\/strong>: 2 routes[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Around the pond 8km circuit &#8211; duration 0h45[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_column_text]From the \u00e9tang de la vall\u00e9e to the belv\u00e9d\u00e8re des Caillettes 14km circuit &#8211; duration 1h15[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdeloire-foretdorleans.com\/vivez-la-loire-a-velo-chateauneuf-sur-loire-jargeau\/location-et-reparation-de-velo-chateauneuf-sur-loire-jargeau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hike your bike in the region<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Hiking: the 15.3km <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loiretbalades.fr\/fr\/diffusio\/circuit\/sentier-des-bois-bezard_TFOCIR48171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bois B\u00e9zard <\/strong><\/a>trail[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The 8km <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loiretbalades.fr\/fr\/diffusio\/circuit\/forest-art_TFOCIR50963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Le Forest art<\/strong><\/a> trail linking the main forest junctions around the pond.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Fun family walk: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loiretbalades.fr\/fr\/diffusio\/circuit\/sentier-sensoriel-des-carnutes_TFOCIR46950\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Carnutes sensory trail <\/strong><\/a>sensory trail &#8211; 600m loop<\/p>\n<p>avec des animations sous forme de pupitres sur le th\u00e8me de la for\u00eat, de la nature et de la faune des bois \u2013<strong>accessible aux fauteuils roulants<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #06003b;\">Sleeping at Etang de la Vall\u00e9e or in the surrounding area<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Stay as close to nature as possible, so book your camper van pitch or rental accommodation at <a href=\"https:\/\/v5.secureholiday.net\/vacancesseasonova\/FR\/4932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camping*** de l&#8217;\u00c9tang de la Vall\u00e9e<\/a> now.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Unauthorised camping or any form of bivouac is prohibited around the lake, as is overnight parking in the designated car parks.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #06003b;\">Groups and leisure centres welcome<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You don&#8217;t need to register in advance, just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valdeloire-foretdorleans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022.06-CD45-FICHE_ACCUEIL_GROUPES.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fill this form<\/a>\u00a0and hand it in to the lifeguard when you arrive.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Be sure to specify the number of minors (and whether they know how to swim) and the number of supervisors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;17px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221; border_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to the Etang de la Vall\u00e9e leisure park at Combreux in the Loiret department [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;837920&#8243; 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It&#8217;s a peaceful place with plenty to do for everyone, overlooking a 70-hectare lake. 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