Exploring Courbe: Architecture That Brings Nature Indoors at Club Les Ormes

Looking for a family stay that blends comfort, play, and a deep connection to nature? Exploring Courbe: Architecture That Brings Nature Indoors is your gateway to a lodge designed for easygoing family life—complete with countryside views, a playful indoor slide, and a children’s playroom. Set on the edge of Club Les Ormes, Courbe turns everyday moments into memories by making indoor–outdoor living feel effortless.

In this guide, you’ll learn what makes Courbe special, how its design supports family time, and the practical details that help you plan a seamless stay—from pool hours to restaurant options and on-site activities.

What is Courbe?

Courbe is a lodge at Club Les Ormes introduced in 2017, set on the park’s edge with views of the rolling countryside. Its surprising architecture creates the feeling of bringing the outside in, so you’re closer to nature while enjoying the comforts of a modern, family-friendly space. Courbe also features an indoor slide and a dedicated children’s playroom—joyful touches that make staying in as fun as heading out.

Quick answer (great for skimming)

• What makes Courbe unique? Architecture that blends indoor and outdoor living, plus an indoor slide and children’s playroom.
• Where is it located? On the edge of Club Les Ormes with countryside views.
• When was it introduced? 2017.

Architecture that brings nature indoors

Bringing nature indoors isn’t just an aesthetic—it’s a way to make holiday life feel more open, relaxed, and connected. Courbe’s design emphasizes that feeling of flow between the lodge and its surroundings, so you can soak up the landscape while staying comfortably inside.

Why this matters for families

• Effortless transitions: Moving between inside play and outside exploration becomes second nature, which is ideal with little ones.
• A sense of calm: Nature views and open sightlines can make family spaces feel more spacious and soothing.
• Everyday moments, elevated: Morning coffee with countryside vistas or story time with sunlight streaming in—simple rituals feel special.

Playful by design: indoor slide and kids’ playroom

Courbe is intentionally family-forward. The indoor slide and children’s playroom build movement and imagination into your day, giving kids a playful outlet right at home base.

• Rainy-day ready: When the weather turns, indoor fun stays front and center.
• Encourages creative play: A dedicated room invites building, drawing, and make-believe without packing up or heading out.
• Parent-friendly layout: Playful features inside the lodge keep kids nearby and engaged while adults regroup, cook, or relax.

The family-friendly setting around Courbe

Beyond Courbe’s four walls, Club Les Ormes is designed for families with young children, prioritizing safety, space, and calm. You’ll find plenty to do together across the park:

Pools and relaxation

• Heated and covered pool plus a separate big pool
• Paddling pool for little swimmers
• Pool hours: 10:00–19:00 daily
• Poolside bar: Drinks served 10:00–19:00, with a restroom that includes a child-sized toilet
• Sun terrace for lounging between dips

Food and drink

• On-site restaurant (high season): Open daily 08:30–23:00
• Meals and drinks: Breakfast, lunch, dinner; a variety of hot and cold drinks
• Flexible dining: Enjoy meals at the restaurant, on the atmospheric terrace, by the pool, or at your own accommodation
• Fresh bread rolls: Pre-order for breakfast pickup
• Long communal tables in the evening: Meet other families and share a relaxed dinner

Sports and play

• Playground with equipment for sport and play
• Zip line (tokkelbaan)
• Table tennis and table football
• Jeu de boules
• Fitness room with both cardio and strength machines

Activities for kids (high season)

• Organised children’s activities: From quiet arts-and-crafts to energetic water-based games on warm days
• Kids’ cinema: Films shown twice a week

Comfort and practicalities in Courbe

A great stay is about thoughtful details. Courbe and the wider park offer practical comforts to simplify family life.

• Climate control: Courbe has air-conditioning that can also be set to heating. All accommodations have a fan in each bedroom, and a small heater can be provided on request at no extra charge.
• Private bathroom: Every accommodation at Club Les Ormes comes with modern bathroom facilities.
• Wi‑Fi: Available throughout the park and all accommodations via Starlink satellite internet.
• Check-in/out: Check-in from 17:00; check-out by 10:00. You’re welcome to arrive earlier or stay on the premises after check-out to use the facilities.
• Linens and towels: Rent bed linens on site for €20 per person. Towels (including a sunbed towel) are €15 per person. Beds measure 80 × 200 cm. You’re also welcome to bring your own.
• Laundry: On-site washing machine, €6 per load with detergent provided.
• Payments: Most bank cards are accepted (except American Express). Cash is welcome.
• Parking: Park directly at your accommodation.
• Accessibility: The park is set on hilly terrain, so accommodations and common areas may be less accessible for wheelchair users or guests with reduced mobility.
• Baby equipment: Cots with extra mattresses, baby chairs, and high chairs available on request (additional cost).
• Pets: Not permitted in July and August.
• Beauty salon: Listed among on-site facilities.

Plan your stay at Courbe

Make the most of your time with a few easy steps:

1. Explore online: Take the interactive virtual tour—hover over or click the park map in the “Neem een rondleiding” section to preview accommodations, facilities, and surroundings.
2. Search & book: Use the “Zoek & Boek” feature on the website to find your dates and reserve your preferred accommodation.
3. Check the season: Club Les Ormes welcomes guests from May through September.
4. Review rates: Weekly rates begin at €665 per week.
5. Know the policy: For cancellations made more than six months before arrival, receive a full refund minus a €45 reservation fee. Between six and two months, 50% of the deposit is refunded; between two and one month, the deposit is non-refundable; within one month, the full rental amount is payable. Shortening the stay is treated as a partial cancellation under the same terms. Guests are advised to arrange their own cancellation insurance.
6. Plan meals: Pre-order fresh bread rolls for breakfast and enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner on site in high season.
7. Download the app: Use the Camping Comfort app (QR code links for iPhone and other smartphones) to discover on- and off-site activities.
8. Get your bearings: Downloadable park maps help you plan your days with ease.
9. Consider the terrain: Pack accordingly if anyone in your party has reduced mobility.
10. Contact your hosts: Bas and Mandy van Duivenboden are on-site to welcome you and help you settle in.

Where you’ll find us

• Address: Lieu Dit 'Pré de Courbe', 1344 Route de la Pagésie, 47210 St. Etienne de Villeréal, France
• Phone: +33 (0)6 78 14 86 25
• Email: info@clublesormes.com
• Website: www.clublesormes.com

Practical takeaways for a seamless Courbe experience

• Time your swims: Pools and the pool bar run 10:00–19:00; pair a mid-afternoon dip with a terrace drink.
• Dine your way: Enjoy meals at the restaurant, terrace, poolside, or your accommodation—whatever suits your rhythm.
• Lean into play: Make the most of Courbe’s indoor slide and kids’ playroom, then head to the playground or zip line.
• Stay connected: Use park-wide Starlink Wi‑Fi to check the Camping Comfort app and plan daily activities.
• Pack light: Rent linens (€20 p.p.) and towels (€15 p.p.) on site; use the washing machine (€6 per load) for longer stays.
• Beat the heat (or chill): Use Courbe’s air-conditioning/heating and bedroom fans; request a small heater if needed.
• Plan payments: Bring a bank card (not American Express) and/or cash.
• Think terrain: Expect some hills; plan accordingly if anyone has reduced mobility.
• Meet other families: Join the long communal tables in the evening for easy, social dining.
• Venture out: The surrounding Lot-et-Garonne and nearby Dordogne offer scenic routes perfect for cycling and hiking.

FAQ: Courbe and Club Les Ormes in a nutshell

Is Courbe family-friendly? Yes—its architecture brings the outdoors in, and it includes an indoor slide and children’s playroom.

Does Courbe have private sanitary facilities? Yes. All accommodations at Club Les Ormes feature modern bathrooms.

Does Courbe have air-conditioning? Yes, and it can also be set to heating.

What are pool hours? 10:00–19:00 daily. Facilities include a heated and covered pool, a separate big pool, and a paddling pool.

When is the restaurant open? In high season, 08:30–23:00 daily; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks available. Fresh bread rolls can be pre-ordered.

Is Wi‑Fi available? Yes—park-wide and in all accommodations via Starlink.

What are check-in and check-out times? Check-in from 17:00; check-out by 10:00. You may arrive earlier or stay after check-out to use facilities.

Are pets allowed? Not in July or August.

How do I book? Use “Zoek & Boek” on the website, explore the virtual tour, and consult downloadable park maps.

What other accommodations can I explore? Consider the Luxury Tents (each with its own modern bathroom) or the spacious holiday home Maison Pigeon (for one family, up to eight people).

Conclusion: Make Courbe your family’s nature-led retreat

If you’re seeking design that feels good, functions beautifully for families, and keeps kids delighted, Courbe delivers: architecture that brings nature indoors, a playful indoor slide and kids’ playroom, and access to everything that makes Club Les Ormes a peaceful, child-friendly haven.

Ready to plan? Reserve your dates via “Zoek & Boek” at www.clublesormes.com, or contact your on-site hosts Bas and Mandy van Duivenboden at info@clublesormes.com or +33 (0)6 78 14 86 25. Club Les Ormes welcomes guests from May through September—book now and let the countryside set the pace for your next family escape.