Pas-de-Calais, located in Hauts-de-France, promotes tourism accessible to all.
The Tourism and Handicap label ensures stays adapted to different disabilities. Between lodges and labeled tourist places, the leisure guide for people with disabilities offers many options.
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What is the tourism and disability label?
The Tourism and Disability label is a national brand created in 2001 by the Ministry of Tourism. Its mission is to provide reliable and precise information on the accessibility of tourist sites and accommodation in France for people with disabilities. This label aims to develop an adapted tourist offer which takes into account the 4 types of disabilities: motor, mental, hearing and visual.
- For the motor disability : the places are accessible and allow movement without assistance or excessive effort.
- For the handicap mental : the information is easy to understand and the staff are trained to welcome people with mental disabilities.
- For the hearing disability : information is provided in writing or by visual means.
- For the visual disability : tactile and audio information is available.
This label is recognition of the reliability and quality of tourist services offered to people with disabilities. It also makes it possible to promote the tourist facilities that have obtained it.
To date, nearly 4,000 establishments in France carry the label Tourism & Disability.
Where to travel with a disabled person?
Labeled establishments in Pas-de-Calais
Pas-de-Calais has a variety of establishments with the Tourism & Handicap label, which guarantee optimal accessibility for all.
The latter are distinguished by specific arrangements whether motor, mental, auditory or visual.
- Of the lodges and guest rooms adapted offer comfortable and accessible accommodation.
- Of the sports activities are not left out, with sites offering specific infrastructure and equipment.
- Many tourist placeslike museums or natural sites, are also labeled and offer an enriching experience for everyone.
These establishments are committed to providing a quality welcome and facilitating the tourist experience for people with disabilities, thus contributing to a more inclusive vision of tourism in Pas-de-Calais.
Tourist activities adapted for people with reduced mobility
In Pas-de-Calais, people with reduced mobility can enjoy a wide variety of adapted tourist activities. Guided tours, nature excursions or even water activitieseach activity is designed to guarantee a rich and pleasant experience.
- THE walks by the sea are a popular option, with paths specifically adapted for wheelchairs. In addition, some beaches offer the possibility of accessing the sea using a tiralo or seahorse to fully enjoy the joys of the sea.
- THE museums of Pas-de-Calais are also adapted to accommodate people with reduced mobility. Of the guided tours are often offered for an enriching cultural experience.
- For lovers of sportdifferent activities are accessible.
It is recommended to contact venues in advance to confirm accessibility provisions.
Accessible tourist places in Hauts-de-France
Nord-Pas-de-Calais offers a variety of accessible tourist places. There Calais beach offers access to people with disabilities: ramps and amphibious chairs are in place to facilitate access.
Of the adapted trails and guided outings are also available, providing an enriching discovery experience.
Finally, accessible cultural and sporting events are regularly organized, allowing everyone to participate and benefit from the riches of the region.
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Guide to accessible accommodation
In Pas-de-Calais, different types of accommodation are accessible to people with disabilities.
Among them, there are specially equipped lodgings to meet everyone's needs. They have access rampsadapted bathrooms and are generally designed without or with few steps.
- Gite “Entre Vert et Mer” in Aubin-Saint-Vaast : suitable for disabled people, it offers accommodation for twenty people, ideal for holidays with family or friends.
- The Gîtes of the Ferme de la Vausserie : ideal for group stays, it is specially designed to accommodate people with disabilities
Some Hotels are also accessible to people with reduced mobility.
For those who prefer more independent accommodation, there are accessible apartments for rent.
All these accommodations are equipped to facilitate the daily life of people reduced mobility.
Mapping of labeled tourist places
The mapping of labeled tourist places in Pas-de-Calais makes it easy to visualize accessible destinations in the region. These places, recognized for their commitment to accessibility, are spread throughout the territory, offering a wide variety of choices for visitors. They include museums, nature parks, historical sites, beaches and much more.
They include museums, historical sites, beaches and more.
It is recommended to consult online resources to precisely locate these places and plan your visit.
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Associations dedicated to tourism and disability
Several associations are working for inclusive tourism in Pas-de-Calais. The Leisure and Relaxation Association specializes in organizing adapted days, weekends and stays for disabled adults. For his part, l’Association Vac’Hands offers adapted stays for adults with intellectual disabilities, in France and abroad.
Finally, the National Council for Adapted Leisure and Tourism (CNLTA) works daily to allow adults with disabilities to access quality vacations and leisure activities.
These associations help to make tourism more accessible and inclusive, by offering adapted activities and promoting the accessibility of tourist sites.
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