French Alps Holiday Info - Les Fontaines Holiday Park

We have booked a holiday in the summer. Now I would like to collect some info for the holiday.

Beautifully situated just a few minutes from Lake Annecy, Les Fontaines is a truly first class parc, enjoying a magnificent setting amidst some of the French Alps most stunning scenery.

Local Area



Walibi Park


In a theme park situated in the heart of nature, discover a cocktail of emotion. More than 30 attractions, spectacles and exclusive animations for all the family.

Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex


At the foot of the Bauges mountains between the 'Collar de Temie' and the 'Tooth of Idiots' there is a network of galleries of which 250m is accessible. A 40 min guided underground tour is available.


Les Jardins Secrets


Off the beaten track in the pleasant countryside of Haute-Savoie, between Annecy, Aix Les Bains and Geneva. They are amongst the unmissable sights to visit. Each one of the Gardens has its own identity and originality.


Aquarium du Lac du Bourget


At the edge of the largest natural lake in France, come and discover 50 fresh water fish species, a diorama about water birds, a theme show and finally an audio-visual photomontage about the surroundings of the lake.


Chateau de Menthon St Bernard


Dominates the Commune of Menthon at the edge of Annecy lake. The Chateau is inhabited by the family of Menthon. Contains a splendid library and old manuscripts. Guided tours of the chateau are available.


Chateau de Montrottier


The medieval castle of Montrottier is located ten minutes away from Annecy.This castle perched on a hill contains vast collections of weapons, earthenware, tapestries, pieces of furniture as well as a collection from the Far East. There are approved guided tours usually in French but English can be arranged.

How to Clean Microwaves

Mix 115ml water with 2 teaspoons of baking soda in a bowl. Place the mixture in the microwave, turn to High (100% power), and run for 2 ins. Remove the bowl and wipe the oven clean.

Organic Method to Remove Mould & Mildew

• Spary with neat white vinegar, leave for 30 mins, then wipe off.
• Dry portable items in the sun after treating.
• Borax prevents mould and milew from developing.

Make a solution:

• 50g(2oz) borax
• 300ml white vinegar

Apply with a cloth, or put into a spray bottle to apply to damp walls. Leave for 30 mins before wiping off.

Handmade Shampoo Bar Recipe

http://www.zimbio.com/Make+Your+Own+Handmade+Soaps,+Shampoos,+Bath+and+Body+Products/articles/214/Best+Shampoo+Bar+Recipe

* 2 oz Castor Oil



* 2 oz Jojoba Oil


* 8 oz Soybean Oil


* 12 oz Distilled Water


* 8 oz Coconut Oil


* 12 oz Olive Oil


* 4.3 oz NaOH (Lye)



Measure Oils and put in crock. Turn on low. Measure water and lye. Mix outside. Put lye water mix in crock, bring to trace and let cook 30 minutes, stirring a couple times. Then stir down, cook another 15-30 minutes (coconut oil makes this thing cook faster than I thought before)and constantly stir.

Handmade Soap Saponification Chart by Theresa Lott

The chart is from Theresa Lott: http://www.soapnaturally.org/calculator/index.html

Since the chart works by proportion it doesn't matter if you use ounces or grams. There is a regular column for those who need to know the exact amount of lye to use and wish to superfat what they wish, and a second column that shows a 5% superfat figure. I personally use the 5% superfat figures and do not hold any oils out to add at the end. All of my oils are added at the same time.


To use the chart in the "Input Oil" column put in how many ounces or grams of that particular oil you wish to use in your recipe. Then press enter on your keyboard. Work your way down the chart adding in all your oils. Once you are finished, scroll down to the bottom of the chart. You can add in any extra ingredients, recipe notes, etc in the Extra Ingredients section. I would then recommend printing out the chart. Also do a FILE and SAVEAS on your computer and give this recipe a file name. If you keep one blank chart you can use it over and over again for the creation of new recipes.

Decide which column you wish to use, either the Regular Soap or the 5% superfat soap. Then use the amount of lye and water at the bottom of that column in your recipe.