L'Espace Grand Bleu, La Grande-Motte

On the outskirts of the Grande Motte, this park set in the middle of a small pine wood offers both outdoor and indoor attractions for all ages. In the central building are various pools as well as a waterfall, massage sprays and the many other features that one would expect. A hot tub, sauna and Turkish bath offer the chance for a more relaxing visit, and a bar cafeteria offers a selection of simple dishes and refreshments. Outside, in the summer park, are other attractions including are water rapids, wave pool and several large water slides and tunnels up to 48 meters (157 feet) long. Beneath these various features are grassy picnic and play areas both in the sun and in the shade of large pavilions allowing one to escape the mayhem of the pools for a moment's pause before heading off to the next thrill.