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A family day at Les p’tits bouts – Aigues Mortes

15/05/201808/06/2018Around Montpellier & Nimes, Places Naomi

Looking for a place to take the kids for the day? The p’tits bouts in Aigues Mortes is a great place for kids under 12 (although I would say that it is more aimed at 10 and under). A large range of games and structures, jumping castles, trampolines, a zip-line, archery, a fort, train rides and a water park in summer (mid-June to mid-September) and much more. There is a space reserved for kids under 4 to keep the younger ones amused.

What I really enjoyed about the park is that its not huge, so kids can roam freely around without constant parent supervision. My 5 and 7 year olds were able to do everything by themselves and enjoyed their freedom (while I enjoyed a coffee). The park was very clean and well organised. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this park as a great day out.

TIPS :

* The park does not allow you to bring a picnic however they have a snack bar available with a range of food and drinks at a reasonable price, there are plenty of tables and chairs to sit at and food is served to you.

* I strongly suggest going as early as possible, it starts getting busy around 2pm (after lunch) and by going early it allows the kids to do all the activities without waiting or running into other kids.

* Make sure to take insect repellent, the area around the fort and archery has lots of mosquitos.

* Sunscreen and a hat are a must, some areas are shaded but the jumping castles, aquatic area and trampolines are in direct sunlight.

* Wear shoes that are easy for your kids to take on and off, there is a large area of synthetic grass round the jumping castles and aquatic area that you don’t need shoes but once you get to the fort the kids will need to put their shoes back on.

English Translation of Menu (menu correct as of May 2018) :

Salades

Mixed Salad (Lettuce, tomato, tuna, corn, egg and red beans) – €9.50

Caesar Salad (Lettuce, tomato, fried chicken, parmesan cheese, croutons, cashew nuts) – €10.50

Goat cheese Salad (Lettuce, tomato, bacon, toasted bread with goat cheese, pinenuts and walnuts – €11.00

Hot Food

Service with fries, salad or daily special.

Home-made burger – €9.00

Entrecote (steak) – €14.00

Ground Beef pattie (120g) – €8.00

”Tielle sétoise” (spicy octopus pie) – €8.50

Chicken nuggets (x8) – €8.00

Calamari – €8.50

Menu P’tits Bouts (Kids menu – Under 3) – €6.50

1 meal chosen from the following (all served with fries) :

1 piece of ham or

3 chicken nuggets or

Sausage

+ flavored syrup (cordial with water)

+ ice-cream or crepe

Menu Péquelets (Kids menu – 3-12 year olds) – €9.50

1 meal chosen from the following (all served with fries) :

5 chicken nuggets or

Ground beef pattie or

Sausage

+ a drink in a can

+ ice-cream or crepe

Un pet’t creux (Snacks)

Panini (toased sandwich) :

Ham and Cheese – €4.50

3 Cheese (emmental, cheddar, goat cheese) – €4.50

Nutella – €4.00

Sandwich :

Ham and butter – €3.50

Salami – €3.50

Bagnat – €5.50

Hot dog – €4.00

Home-made Croque Monsieur (toasted ham and cheese sandwich) – €4.00

Fries – €3.00

Crisps – €1.00

Chocolate bar – €1.00

Compote (apple sauce) – €1.00

Cake/biscuits – €3.00

Practical Information :

Price :

1-3 years : 5€

4-12 years : 9.50€

Free for adults (2 maximum per child), 3€ per additional adult.

Opening hours (correct as of May 2018) :

April : 10:30am-6pm (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, public holidays (2^nd April) and school holidays (zone C, 14^th-30^th April)

May : 10:30am-6pm (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, public holidays (1^st, 8^th, 10^th, 21^st May 2018)

June : 10:30am-6pm (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday)

July : every day from 10:30am to 7pm (Saturday’s open til 10pm)

August : every day from 10:30am to 7pm (Saturday’s open til 10pm)

September : 10:30am-6pm (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and school holidays (zone C))

October : 10:30am-6pm (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and school holidays (zone C, 20^th October-5^th November 2018)

November : 10:30am-6pm (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, public holidays (1^st November 2018) school holidays (zone C, 20^th October-5^th November 2018)

Closes mid-November.

December : Closed

January : Closed

February : Closed

March : Closed

Address :

488 Rue du Vidourle
30220, Aigues-Mortes,
Gard, Languedoc Roussillon

Parking : Free but limited places, you can usually park easily in the surrounding streets

Telephone number : 06 40 05 13 18

Email : [email protected]

Website (french only) : https://www.lesptitsbouts.site/

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