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Reception
	Claire, Sandra and Mike will welcome you daily from 7h to 10h and from 18h to 22h (Low season) or 14h to 22h (High season). We will do our best to advise you regarding scenic routes and local activities in the area, and will also be pleased to assist you in making a reservation at another Youth Hostel. You may also purchase postcards, drinks, chocolate bars and stamps at reception; as well as borrow books (both in French and English), balls and board games. BOOK ONLINE NOW
Accommodation (Rooms with 3, 4, 5 or 6 bunk beds)
	At check-in, you will receive the key to your room. Please note that all rooms are collective dormitories. We ask that you are not in the Hostel between 10h and 18h (Low season) or between 10h and 14h (High season). N.B. There are different rules and regulations for GROUPS regarding admission and use of rooms.  Most of the rooms have 2 sinks, cupboards and wardrobe space with a door leading into the bedroom ( fitted with bunk beds of  3, 4, 5 or 6 beds). There are 24 rooms in this two-story hostel with showers and toilets (Mixed sex) accessible on each of the 3 floors.
Restaurant
	Every morning from 7.30 to 8.15, we put on a self-service breakfast buffet. Lunch and supper highlight the day when lodgers gather together to enjoy meals prepared by our chef. Our kitchen staff caters for both families and those with hearty appetites. Our chef varies the menu according to the season and your dietary requirements. Whether you are an athlete in training or a gourmand, the entire kitchen staff is proud to share with you specialities ranging from rustic buffets to grilled, regional and international cuisine. The restaurant seats 100 people and , if the weather permits, lodgers may enjoy their meals outside on the terrace.
The grounds
	Behind the Youth Hostel is a large green lawn (5000m²) enclosed by trees and thicket. It’s a perfect playing field for those who wish to play outdoor sports. There is also a sand volleyball court. Or, should you prefer, you can relax under a maple tree or sit out on the terrace.
Car park (Motorbikes, bikes, cars and buses)
	Lodgers can park their vehicles in the car park. There’s enough space for 20 cars and 2 buses. The car park remains secured as it is situated right next to the Hostel, kept lit at night and separated from the road by a row of trees. Cyclists may keep their bikes in a securely locked storage area.
Atrium
	Tucked away in the corner of the atrium is a large fireplace to warm you up during cold winter days. With a billiard table placed in the centre of the room, you can play or watch a friendly game of pool. If this doesn’t take your fancy, you can simply relax and watch the television. The atrium is also equipped with a phone booth and an Internet point (ADSL) is located just off the dining room where you can plan the rest of your holiday.
General study room
	The study room, located on the first floor, is a secluded and pleasant setting for those who wish to study, read and write.   During reception hours you can select a book to read from our small library. Upon agreement, school groups or other groups (smaller than 20 people) can also use this room for events or educational activities.
Classrooms
	10 metres from the Hostel is a soundproof classroom built in accordance with national education standards and furnished with 70 desk-chairs. The classroom can be divided into two separate rooms each equipped with plumbing and a separate entrance. Ideal for educational activities, training or sports seminars ; it is equipped to meet every group’s needs.
The "AJ'iste's" (visitors’) kitchen
	We provide for all our guests (staying with us less than 6 nights) a small self-catering kitchen with direct access to the terrace. You can prepare your meals on the cooker or in the microwave and keep your food fresh in the refrigerator. The kitchen remains under your personal supervision and therefore keeping it safe and clean is your responsibility. And as a courtesy to our other guests, we ask that you take care of and keep the kitchen equipment clean, as well as the plates and utensils. The kitchen is open from 18h to 22h (low season) and 14h to 22h (high season). Groups, on the other hand, enjoy a half-board plan (minimum) and the kitchen is not available to them. The restaurant and the terrace are however open to every guest and we invite you to enjoy your meals together.
Laundry
	As everyone likes clean clothes, we have installed a washing machine with which you can wash up to 7kg of clothes (€3 per cycle). There is also a tumble dryer at your disposal (€2 per cycle). You will need coins to operate these machines. Since you have access to laundry facilities we do not allow our guests to wash their clothes in the sinks. You may however use the clothes lines provided, which are located both inside the hostel and outside on the patio.