FAQ

PINE BEACH PARADISE


Lieu-dit Les Colonies / Avenue Jean Moulin


33930 Montalivet
France

From Montalivet, the nearest airport is Bordeaux, about an hour and a half drive away.

Of course! Almost every week we have families who travel to our family camps by train or plane. The nearest airport and TGV stop is BORDEAUX.

From there you take the train to Lesparre (which runs every hour and costs +/- €15 pp), where you then take the bus to Montalivet-les-Bains which stops fairly close to our site (runs every fifteen minutes and costs about €3 pp)

‍A tip on how many people get to Montalivet from Bordeaux:

There are quite a few people who have had good experiences with VTCs. These are drivers who take you to the desired location for an agreed amount, time and place. Driver Anthony (+33 6 40 35 01 64) has been recommended to us by families in the past. Target price €150 for 4 people with luggage.

This website bundles several VTCs:

• https://www.vtc-bordeaux-gironde.fr/
• https://vtc-nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
• https://www.eurecab.com/en

More information about VTCs:

• http:/ /www.taxi-vtc.eu/

Unfortunately, there is no WiFi on our site in Montalivet. Fortunately, there are plenty of waves to surf and you can be freed from your screen for a week!

Unfortunately, there is no washing machine available for our guests in Montalivet. There is a laundry service in the village, which we would like to refer you to. Six washing machines and as many drying cabinets are available

We provide a safe (44x49x14cm) per family in the large kitchen tent. These are all equipped with sockets! This way you can safely store your valuables and charge your mobile phone, iPod, camera or laptop, etc. If you want to charge multiple devices simultaneously, it is highly recommended to take a power adapter with you.



Dorian Surf Village is not responsible for any damage or theft.

Sure! Dogs are allowed, with the exception of categories 1 and 2. Categories 1 and 2 are guard and attack dogs. Cat. 1 is about Pitbulls and crosses with the American Staffordshire Terrier; Boerbulls and crossbreeds with the Mastiff; Crosses with the Tosa. Cat. 2: American Staffordshire Terrier; Tosa; Rottweiler and crossbreeds with the Rottweiler. More information about this rule can be found here (also applies to Spain).
Naturally, we would like to ask owners to ensure that their dog does not cause any nuisance and does not disturb other guests.

You have sufficient and decent sanitary facilities in the camp.

You can count on sinks, toilets and showers with hot water. You also have facilities for people with disabilities and a place to change babies. The sanitary facilities - just like the entire domain - are under our own management.


It goes without saying that these sanitary buildings receive a thorough cleaning every day!

Tipi Resort: Each Tipi has a fully covered* double bed. Children sleep on air mattresses that are either placed in the large teepee or in the kiddie teepee next to the large tent. For this you will need your own sleeping bag, pillow and possibly. bring a mattress cover.



Luxury Lodges: Each Luxury Lodge has a fully covered double bed and 3 fully covered single beds. For a small additional charge, you can opt for a fourth child's bed. This is also fully covered!
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*a covered bed means with mattress, duvet & pillows + fitted sheet , duvet cover & pillowcase.

The Tipi Resort consists of ten large tipis, which may also include kiddie tipis. The luxurious tipi with a diameter of 6m is fully furnished with a double bed, clothes rack, stools and, if desired, two extra air mattresses for your children. Furthermore, each tepee has lighting and sockets. Two air mattresses can also be placed in the kiddie teepees.


While the double bed in the large tipi is equipped with a mattress, down and pillows, any air mattresses for the children are uncovered. This means you will still need a down blanket/sleeping bag, your own pillow and possibly... a mattress cover must be brought along.



Like everyone else, you can also use sanitary buildings with hot water, playgrounds for children, a picnic area with barbecues, a well-equipped cooking zone, a cozy bar and so on.

The Luxury Lodges each consist of two bedrooms: one with a double bed and one with a bunk bed and a single bed. These beds are all covered and therefore equipped with a mattress, cover, blanket and pillow. Anyone who wants can even add a fourth child to the booking for a small additional charge. In the center you will find the living space with storage furniture and your own refrigerator. Finally, you also have a covered terrace!


Like everyone else, you can also use sanitary buildings with hot water, playgrounds for children, a picnic area with barbecues, a well-equipped cooking zone, a cozy bar and so on.

Electric sockets and lighting are of course available in the Tipis and Lodges of Montalivet. Even if you have booked a plot at the Camping Resort, you have an electricity connection. Feel free to bring extra power adapters if you don't think you'll have enough!

That's certainly possible! Every Family Resort has a cooking zone for those who want to cook their own meal. We provide pots, pans, plates, cutlery... (+ oil & spices) free of charge that you can use at any time, as long as they are returned washed and dried.



In addition to a stove, refrigerator and microwave, we also have other accessories such as blender, food processor, toaster, panini machine... which you can also use on request.

In our Family Resort, breakfast is always included. Every morning you get up without any worries and enjoy the richly stocked breakfast table! Breakfast consists of: croissant, baguette, chocolate spread, jam, toppings, breakfast cereals, yogurt, milk, fruit juice, ... In short, something for everyone! Breakfast is ready between 8am and 10am.


In the afternoon you can satisfy your hunger in the many bars and cafes in the town or buy something yourself in the supermarket and prepare a delicious lunch in our kitchen. If you don't want to leave the camp and don't feel like making your own food, you will certainly find something to your liking in the delicious selection of our own snack bar!


If you don't feel like cooking in the evening, opt for the upgrade to half board. There's nothing like enjoying delicious, freshly prepared meals with your friends and the setting sun in the evening after an intensive day of surfing. Dinner is usually served at 7 p.m. 

After each meal, holidaymakers wash their plates, cutlery and glasses, while the crew takes care of the pots and pans and the kitchen.

During your booking you can indicate whether you are a vegetarian or not. On this basis, the cooking teams will divide the number of vegetarian/vegan and non-vegetarian portions. Every day we provide healthy and freshly prepared meals with a buffet full of fresh vegetables, pasta salads, etc., but we also guarantee a full-fledged meal every day. vegetarian alternative. Plant-based products are offered in the morning and every evening meal is suitable for vegans.

We try to take participants with certain diets, intolerances, allergies, etc. into account as much as possible. The better we are informed of this before departure and upon arrival, the better we can anticipate this. For participants with a gluten intolerance or allergy, we always ensure that there is sufficient rice, potatoes, yogurt, etc. available. After all, these are naturally gluten-free products, which can also be found in every supermarket.


We also provide plant-based dairy substitutes, so you normally don't have to worry about cow's milk alternatives. However, we cannot guarantee that we will have sufficient stock of specific gluten-free products. May we ask you to bring/bring specific gluten- and cow's milk-free foods such as specific breakfast cereals, bread, pasta, yogurt, etc. We ensure that these are stored separately and in the refrigerator or freezer!

Be sure to mention this in 'Comments' at the bottom of your booking and/or in the medical form, so that the camp manager on site will be able to take this into account and, to the extent possible, even tailor a number of dishes accordingly.

Of course! Montalivet is the perfect destination to completely relax, discover new places and meet new people. We provide a place that is taken care of down to the last detail - from accommodation to meals - and you can count on every family member getting his or her money's worth!



A bike ride with the whole family to explore the area, a group yoga lesson or another workout, romping around with your children, a football match between the men present, a pleasant evening around the glow of the barbecue... or tasting wine in the nearby chateaus, an unforgettable French culinary experience in one of the many restaurants in the area, sunbathing on the beach and city trips in Bordeaux, the possibilities are endless!

Every morning our crew is ready for a workout and during certain weeks, we invite external professionals from different sports domains to (re)discover every fiber in your body!



We provide standard morning runs, mountain bike and cycling tours, yoga and other workout sessions and an unforgettable sunset surf session.



Of course, all these activities are without obligation and we offer the space and tranquility to spend time with your family or a good novel!

A surfing lesson always lasts 1.5 hours. Make sure that you are not only present before the start, but also ready in a wetsuit, lycra and a surfboard under your arm so as not to lose valuable lesson time! Anyone who books lessons can choose between a series of 3 or 5 surf lessons (+ 1x 1 hour theory lesson in the evening).



In addition to the surfing lessons, all our guests (even those who do not take lessons) always have the opportunity to surf freely. The more you practice in between, the faster you can make progress! On Fridays we always organize a surfing contest with numerous prizes.

If you think that 3 lessons are not enough, you can always expand the lesson package to the lesson series of 5 times 1.5 hours of lessons. This is certainly recommended for those who need the extra push and additional personal feedback to persevere and make progress. But don't forget to always practice enough in between! After all, all material is always available free of charge to our guests.


The more hours you spend in the water, the more often you lie on your surfboard, the faster and more often you will learn to stand up on it and master surfing!

The 'intermediate' lessons are specifically intended for those who have outgrown the foam waves and are ready to take their skills to a higher level. The pop-up and take-off no longer hold any secrets for you and we learn to surf unbroken waves with the necessary turns. Are you still not standing upright on every wave you take and have you only surfed on 'foam' for the time being? Then the intermediate surfing lessons are not yet intended for you and we recommend that you take the standard surfing lessons. ‍ 

Please note


These lessons are for everyone (from 13 years old) who has mastered the basics and take place during specific times (on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, possibly early in the morning or late in the evening). If you select this option, please note that we cannot take into account other activities or services (such as surfing lessons, children's entertainment, workouts) or preferences (such as surfing with friends/family/peers...).

We provide a wide range of sports and games equipment for young and old. You can use balls, Frisbees, beach toys and board games at any time.



Montalivet have numerous challenging sports and play infrastructures where every child can watch the day fly by. The entire site itself looks like a natural playground. Each domain has a playground where everyone can play while the parents sit quietly having an aperitif.



As befits any self-respecting surfing village, there are skate bowls waiting for you in Montalivet so you can surf on dry land every day!

Both were created to ensure that parents can relax during their family holiday! The children's entertainment is intended for children from 4 years old and the Young Guns animation is for older children (from 8 years old). Both are supported by our own, English -speaking monitors.



They both take place approximately four times a week for 4 hours a day and this according to a fixed weekly schedule. This way, the family can plan and estimate the holiday week well in advance.



To ensure that every child receives the necessary and appropriate attention, we only allow children who are at least 4 years old to participate in the children's entertainment. The activities vary - depending on the group and weather conditions - from crafts, beach games, movie evenings, yoga, quests, etc.
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At the Young Guns the activities consist of skating initiations, survival and lifeguarding games, beach volleyball, spike ball, evening surfing, etc. surfing lessons for parents and children are of course tailored to the times when the children's entertainment and Young Gun entertainment take place.

The children's entertainment is intended for children from 4 years old and is supported by our own English-speaking monitors. Unfortunately, we are strict about this minimum age to ensure that the activities are tailored to the group of children as best as possible. For children over 8 years old, the 'Young Guns' team is ready with numerous activities throughout the week.

Yes, we do our utmost to ensure that your children are cared for while you are in the water. If not during their own surfing lessons, then during our children's entertainment and Young Gun activities. Please note that it is a huge puzzle to ensure that you can enjoy your surfing sessions with peace of mind and that you succeed in 99% of the cases.



Fortunately, experience has taught us that many parents at our Family camps quickly step in to help each other if the hours of children's entertainment are not sufficient. Do not hesitate to inform us if your lesson hours do not match those of your child(ren) or the children's entertainment!