Clothing requirements for the activities

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Some activities at the Château require you to have certain clothing/equipment

When packing your bags, check this list to make sure you haven't forgotten anything. Be aware that if you do not wear the compulsory clothing, you will not be able to participate in the activities.

Activity Compulsory Recommended
Tour of the Property (Tour de la Propriété) -
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Wellington boots
Archery (Tir à l'arc)
  • Long-sleeved top
  • Closed footwear
Climbing (Escalade)
  • Closed sports footwear
  • Sports trousers (No jeans)
Canoeing / Raft Building (Canoë / Radeaux)
  • Swimming costume
  • Old trainers (No Wellington boots)
  • A large towel
-
Assault Course (Parcours de santé)
  • Swimming costume
  • OLD CLOSED FOOTWEAR (or wellington boots)
  • OLD CLOTHES including a LONG-SLEEVED TOP and a PAIR OF TROUSERS
  • A large towel
-
Initiative Exercises (Exercices d'Initiative)
  • Wellington boots or trainers
  • Old clothes
Orienteering (Orientation)
  • Wellington boots or trainers
  • Coat (if wet/cold weather)
  • Watch
Fencing (Escrime)
  • Sports trousers (No Jeans)
  • Closed sports footwear
  • T-shirt
Aeroball (Aéroballe) -
  • Change of socks (if wet weather)
The Farm (La Mini Ferme) 
  • Old closed footwear or wellington boots
  • Long-sleeved top
-
Day Trips (Excursions)
  • Waterproof jacket or coat
  • Water bottle
  • Sun cream (in sunny weather)
  • Pocket Money
  • Pen
  • Camera

For Climbing, Fencing, Canoeing/Raft Building, Assault Course and Aeroball - ALL JEWELLERY MUST BE REMOVED.

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