Valjoly

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Valjoly holidays are perfect for:

- Water sports, being located on the banks of the largest lake in northern France
- Close to beautiful towns and cities, with stunning natural surroundings
- Situated in a fantastic location for exploring both France and Belgium

Location


Valjoly is located in luscious green surroundings in the huge Avesnois National Park in the Northern France, right on the border with Belgium, and just two hours from Lille, Brussels and Reims. The expansive region surrounding the resort makes this the ideal place for activity packed holidays, as well as more relaxing ones. Guests can enjoy the huge lake, the largest in Northern France, with water sports on offer as well as scenic walks and trails surrounding it.


Summer France has selected the best of the accommodation in the area, and offers guests easy access to all the attractions. Our accommodation in Valjoly provides wonderful surroundings with views of the Val Joly Lake, as well as comfortable interior spaces and a range of facilities to enjoy. Book with Summer France today and benefit from a wealth of experience in French accommodation and holidays as well as helpful and friendly bilingual staff.

Back to Nature

The main attraction in Valjoly is its stunning natural surroundings. Described as a more natural French Center Parcs, Valjoly offers guests a welcome break from the hectic rat race. The lake is home to a vast range of activities to take part in, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, pedalo trips, and swimming.


The sparkling waters are surrounded by pretty green grass areas and the dense woods of the Nostrimont forest where guests can wander signposted walks for hours before enjoying a picnic, as well as sunbathing in the warm French sun during the summer season. The resort also offers bicycle hire, and animal lovers can go for a horse ride, trekking through the shallows of the lake.


Exhilaration and Relaxation

For more adrenaline fuelled activities there is adventure tree trekking, giving guests the chance to monkey around in the tree tops. Guests can practice their aim with archery and laser tag, before a peaceful game of mini golf. If energy still abounds, there are trampolines to play on and the resort even has its own small freshwater aquarium, boasting up to 50 species of local fish.


The resort also offers two outdoor and three indoor swimming pools with a wave machine and slides. Although note, outdoor pools are only open in the summer season, and a strange rule means swimming trunks are not allowed – only lycra swimwear is approved for the pools. For guests looking to relax in Valjoly, there is a luxurious spa to visit for ages 15 and upwards. Visitors can relax in the sauna, bubble pools and Turkish bath.


Day Tripping

For visitors looking to explore the region surrounding Valjoly, the small villages of Willies and Eppe-Sauvage are a walk away, and the town of Avesnes-sur-Helpe is a short drive away. Daytrips to Maubeuge will be rewarded with a zoo and pretty architecture to discover. Maubeuge also offers a good range of restaurants to sample when palates are craving something different. There is also a range of museums nearby, including local glass, marble and pottery museums.


Traditional or International

After all that activity, hungry adventurers will be glad to know the Valjoly resort offers five restaurants to sample, serving a range of traditional French and Belgian cuisine, with fresh fish and hearty stews made with local ingredients, French cheeses, as well as cured meats and locally baked bread still warm from the oven, all washed down with wine from the surrounding area. Or there's a range of international food to try, including pizzas, burgers and Italian favourites. The tea room serves tasty French patisserie, and there's even an Irish pub, which is proud of its range of Irish whiskeys! The resort also offers several shops, including a small grocery shop, where guests can buy necessities to dishes in their fully equipped kitchenettes.


Local Towns

Guests looking to escape the resort in the evenings can drive 30 minutes to Avesnes-sur-Helpe for a good range of restaurants serving French fine dining, informal dining by open fires or rustic stone-baked pizzas. For something a touch closer, Eppe-Sauvage is a mere 5 minute drive and has a very few small restaurants to sample.

The main attraction of Valjoly is its wonderful lake where visitors can enjoy a huge range of water sports and other activities in the peaceful surrounding hills and forests. Summer France ensures guests can enjoy the best of everything the area has to offer, with fantastic places to stay.


Les Cottages de Valjoly offer guests pretty cottages to enjoy, sleeping from two to eight people. Each of the buildings is decorated to make the most of the pretty views of the lake and surrounding natural landscape, with modern neutral décor and comfortable amenities. These traditional wooden cottages blend into the landscape, offering guests the luxury of a proximity to nature, without the need to camp!


Large windows allow guests to enjoy the views, and all cottages include a terrace with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. There is a fully equipped kitchen in each, ideal for those wanting to enjoy an independent self-catered holiday, as well as a comfortable sitting area where visitors can relax after a long day filled with exploring and activities.


The Les Cottages de Valjoly welcomes children and families, as well as providing a scenic backfor a relaxing couple's break, with and plenty of spare beds for groups of friends as well. Explore the forests straight from your front door or head to the lake for a range of water sports. There are plenty of picnic friendly spots nearby too, ideal for those wanting to enjoy the best of the rustic French ingredients.


Book your accommodation in Valjoly with Summer France friendly and helpful bilingual staff who will help you get the most from your holiday.

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Les Cottages de Valjoly

Northern France, Valjoly, Cottage Map

In a preserved natural environment, unlimited access to aquatica, garden and playground a few minutes away by foot, restaurant nearby, water activities and games, equestrian center Cottages overlooking the lake, free WIFI available in reception, terrace with garden furniture

Children's play area Outdoor parking Indoor Swimming pool Wifi in accommodation with surcharge
526 reviews
7 nightsfrom £0
from sat 07/03/2026
to sat 14/03/2026		£149 / accom.

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