The Villages Vacances philosophy, with Cévéo

Holiday villages are a veritable world, a culture, in their own right. They have revolutionized tourism. Genuine alternatives between hotel establishments or other types of residences, they have established themselves as part of a very complete leisure offering.

Let's take stock of the unrivalled success of these resorts, which make the rain and the sun shine, with the example of the services provided by Cévéo: one of the leaders in its field!

Today, convenience is the order of the day. Although new forms of tourism are springing up, many holidaymakers are looking for packaged services, providing them with all the comfort they need, after a period of work that can sometimes be quite long! Turning to TripAdvisor to make their choices, or going directly to online sales sites like Ceveo.com, they are looking for establishments able to offer them services "just like home", as soon as the car is parked, after the journey (which may have taken them across the whole of France!).

So, what do these services consist of?

Very often located throughout France, holiday villages are designed to welcome couples, families or groups for stays of varying lengths! Various formulas are available, and all offer advantages.

The full board allows you to stay without worrying about meals; from breakfast to dinner, everything is included. This option is ideal for abstaining for a moment from daily chores, putting your feet under the table. In tune with village life, it lets you take advantage of the wide range of on-site facilities, including swimming pools, children's and teen clubs, and morning and evening entertainment, without having to worry about cleaning up at the end of your stay either!

The demi-pension option, on the other hand, offers greater freedom, as lunches are not included. With the possibility of going away for the day for a hike, a more distant excursion or a lazy day at the beach, it still allows you to dine in the evening, within the establishment and take advantage of the various services available: bars, reading corners, TV lounges ... .

Finally, some establishments even have offers tailored to professionals, as part of the organization of seminars or team buildings. Equipped with common rooms (with video projectors, wi-fi, flipcharts ...), the centers can host events and offer complementary reception services, such as catering.

Holiday villages are historically linked to social tourism, whose origins date back to the interwar years and the introduction of paid vacations. They help promote access to vacations for all.

In line with this logic, numerous holiday aids exist, such as those offered by the CE, or ANCV with Chèques Vacances; others are aimed at seniors (Séniors En Vacances), or recipients of benefits from the Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (VACAF). It pays to find out in advance!

Vacation villages don't just offer accommodation in the form of apartment residences or cottages! With their "all-inclusive" packages, they also offer a wide choice of activities for all types of guests.

The idea: to ensure that everyone has unforgettable memories of their vacation, while unwinding and changing ideas, without necessarily having to leave the establishment.

Sports activities (muscle toning, yoga, dance or fitness classes ...), evenings hosted by teams of professionals (themed dinners, dance parties, karaoke nights ...) thus punctuate the holidays in winter or summer, to the delight of kids, teens ... and grown-ups!

Who hasn't dreamed of eating out every day? Isn't it nice to be served, not to prepare food, set the table or do the dishes ...? That's exactly what the Cévéo vacation villages offer. Specialists ensure that everyone eats a balanced diet, from morning to night. It's also possible to inform sales consultants at the time of booking, regarding special diets and allergies.

The Luz-Saint-Sauveur vacation village offers meals served in its panoramic dining room, with starter, cheese and dessert buffets and self-service breakfasts. A partnership with an organic farming group enables it to regularly offer products from responsible agriculture.

Vacation villages are ideally located, in tourist areas, but very often preserved. These prime locations enable holidaymakers to discover regions, terroirs or traditions, particularly with their families; hiking, bike rides, climbing, via ferrata, on horseback or in sled dogs ... there's a pretty wide range of ways to discover our lovely country ... !

Benefiting from a very wide range of services, vacation villages can't fail to seduce! Located all over France, they operate very much on a seasonal basis. Winter, summer, are seasons that demand a lot: swimming pools, sports fields ... or ski lockers and saunas - hammams serve thousands of holidaymakers every year. However, spring is not to be outdone, and is also proving to be a wonderful time to travel and spend vacations in vacation villages!"

A final tip: many village clubs are recruiting, in order to face the winter and summer seasons. An opportunity to combine dreams and work, by working in a holiday-related profession (to the delight of holidaymakers), in privileged environments, just a few meters from the ski slopes, or the beaches. Something to think about!

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