After the success of CHM Montalivet, it was apparent that there was a need for even more capacity. Euronat was founded by Hubert Lacroix (1931–1995) in a pine forest Шаблон:Convert away from the beach. This is reached on a boardwalk through protected dunes or by a roadway where there is parking near the beach. The whole area is naturist. Euronat opened in 1975. It is Шаблон:Convert in area making it the largest naturist holiday centre in Europe. It is licensed for permanent residence.[1]
Most of the area is taken up with chalets but Шаблон:Convert are reserved for caravanning, and Шаблон:Convert for camping. It also has two mobile home park sections. It has a covered indoor heated swimming pool, a new outdoor pool, an outdoor slide pool, a large conference hall, and boasts a Thalassotherapy centre. The center includes fitness classes and weight room; services include massage, mud baths, and seaweed treatments. Basketball courts and tennis courts are located near the camping area.
There are 25 shops in the shopping centre. These include a bakery, wine shop, a grocery store, a fish market, and a general merchandise shop. Among its cultural offerings, Euronat has had a strong connection with Francois Malkovsky (1889-1982), a proponent of 'free dance'.[1] Also in the center is a pizzeria, seafood restaurant, French restaurant and ice cream stand. A few bars complete the center.
According to the center's bylaws, users must adopt total nudity in all parts of Euronat, including the shopping mall. The two supervised beaches are Шаблон:Convert in total and have two helicopter pads, for air ambulance use.[1]
References
↑ 1,01,11,2Histoire de Montalivet et des Naturistes du Medoc, Marc-Alain Deschamps, pub. Editions Publimag Шаблон:ISBN
