Parc du Castel Saint-Pierre
The Castel Saint-Pierre municipal park is just 500 meters from the town center. It comprises 27 hectares of woods, ponds and paths. The Parc du Castel has just been inaugurated after extensive renovation work. The pathways have been rebuilt, offering an accessible space for relaxation in the heart of nature, where it's a pleasure to stroll.
A walk around the ponds, a picnic area with barbecue available and accessible to all, deckchairs...
A 450m PRM loop allows you to stroll in complete serenity.
- In general
- in wheelchair Independently accessible to people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties Independently accessible to people walking with difficulties
- blind Independently accessible to people blind
- visualy impaired Accessible with a occasionnal help for people visualy impaired
- deaf Independently accessible to people deaf
- hard of hearing Independently accessible to people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding Independently accessible to people with difficulty understanding
In general
Strong points
- The first part of the park is a 450m loop for wheelchair users, with only a slight gradient. An information panel helps you find your way around the site.
- A parking lot at the entrance to the park provides safe parking.
- 3 identifiable types of flooring ensure easy circulation for all.
- There's a PRM toilet in the park near the entrance and parking lot.
- You can cross the ponds using the various footbridges along the loop. A pontoon will enable you to rest above the water. However, this is not secured by a guardrail.
Signage
- Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
- A special map showing accessible paths and equipment is available.
People in weelchair
Strong points
An orientation map is available at the park entrance, indicating the equipped areas and the various trails, even those not included in the PRM loop.
The paths are easy to find and easy to walk on. The site is equipped with regular rest areas and obstacle-free flooring.
Pond crossings are made via 150cm-wide footbridges, equipped with heavily openwork railings.
Picnic tables and barbecues are accessible at the ends of the tables.
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space within 100 meters of the entrance.
- Reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and horizontal.
- It is possible to leave a car near the entrance.
Access from the street
- All passageways are fairly wide.
- There are no steps to negotiate.
- The floor is even and free of obstacles.
Entrance
- The entrance is easily identifiable.
- The main entrance is accessible.
- No steps at entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- Floor is hard.
- The floor is even and free of obstacles.
- Paths are wide enough.
- All passageways are wide enough.
Adapted toilets
- An adapted toilet is easy to find.
- An adapted toilet is available, well signposted and easy to use.
- There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
Points of attention
Concerning the park parking lot : Only the reserved PRM space is wheelchair-free and connected to the pathway. For the other parking spaces, the surface linking the parking lot and the pathway is made of grassed slabs with holes. But you can be dropped off as soon as you enter, on the obstacle-free surface at the start of the path.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
An orientation map is available at the park entrance, indicating the equipped areas and the various trails, even those not included in the PRM loop.
The paths are easy to find and easy to walk on. The site is equipped with regular rest areas and obstacle-free flooring.
Pond crossings are made via 150cm-wide footbridges, equipped with heavily openwork railings.
Picnic tables are long and rectangular. Table benches must not be stepped over.
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space within 50 meters of the entrance.
- Reserved parking spaces are well signposted.
- Reserved parking spaces are sufficiently large and horizontal.
Entrance
- The entrance is easily identifiable.
- The main entrance is accessible.
- There are no steps at the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- Circulation is easy everywhere.
- The floor is even and free of obstacles.
- Paths are wide enough.
- All passageways are wide enough.
- There are seats along the path.
Adapted sanitary facilities
- The toilet has grab bars and is easy to use.
- There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.
- The adapted toilet is easy to find.
Points of attention
Concerning the park parking lot : Only the reserved PRM space is barrier-free and connected to the pathway. For the other parking spaces, the surface linking the parking lot and the pathway is made of grassed slabs with holes. But you can be dropped off as soon as you enter, on the obstacle-free surface that is the start of the path.
The PRM loop includes passage over a pontoon which is not equipped with a guardrail. The pontoon is at least 2m wide, with a kerb on either side. If crossing this pontoon is problematic, you'll need to turn around.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
An orientation map is available at the park entrance, showing the equipped areas and the various trails, even those not part of the PRM loop.
The paths are easy to find, thanks to the different soil structure and the contrasting natural guide lines.
The site is equipped with regular rest areas and a barrier-free surface.
Pond crossings are made via 150 cm-wide footbridges, equipped with heavily openwork railings.
Picnic tables are long and rectangular. Table benches must not be stepped over.
Guide dogs
- Assistance dogs are accepted.
Horizontal circulation
- Guide lines facilitate circulation.
- Obstacle-free circulation.
Points of attention
Concerning the park parking lot : Only the reserved PRM space is barrier-free and connected to the pathway. For the other parking spaces, the surface linking the parking lot and the pathway is made of grassed slabs with holes. But you can be dropped off as soon as you enter, on the obstacle-free surface that is the start of the path.
The PRM loop includes passage over a pontoon which is not equipped with a guardrail. The pontoon is at least 2m wide, with a kerb on both sides. If crossing this pontoon is problematic, you'll need to turn around.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
An orientation map is available at the entrance to the park, showing the developed areas and the various trails, even those not included in the PMR loop.
Trails are easy to spot thanks to natural, contrasting guide lines.
The site is equipped with regular rest areas and obstacle-free flooring.
The ponds are crossed by 150cm-wide footbridges, equipped with heavily openwork railings.
Picnic tables are long and rectangular. Table benches must not be stepped over.
Access from the street
- The path contrasts with its surroundings.
Entrance
- The entrance is easily identifiable.
Horizontal circulation
- Obstacle-free circulation.
- Furniture contrasts with its surroundings.
Points of attention
Concerning the park parking lot : Only the space reserved for PRMs is barrier-free and connected to the pathway. For the other parking spaces, the surface linking the parking lot and the pathway is made up of grassed slabs with holes. But you can be dropped off as soon as you enter the obstacle-free surface that forms the trailhead.
The PRM loop includes passage over a pontoon which is not equipped with guardrails. The pontoon is at least 2 metres wide, with a kerb along its entire length and on both sides. If crossing the pontoon poses a problem, you must turn around.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
Parking is available close to the park entrance.
An orientation map is available at the park entrance, showing the equipped areas and the various trails, even those not included in the PRM loop.
Trails are easy to find.
Picnic tables are long and rectangular.
Parking
- Parking is free.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
- A special map showing accessible paths and facilities is available.
Welcome
- The site is easy to understand.
Wi-Fi
- It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.
Adapted toilets
- It is possible to see if a toilet is occupied or free.
- Toilets are easy to find.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
Parking is available close to the park entrance.
An orientation map is available at the park entrance, showing the equipped areas and the various trails, even those not included in the PRM loop.
Trails are easy to find.
Picnic tables are long and rectangular.
Parking
- Parking is free.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- Signage makes it easy to find your way around.
- A special map showing accessible paths and facilities is available.
Welcome
- The site is easy to understand.
Adapted toilets
- It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
site.pComprehension
Strong points
The site is equipped with regular rest areas and obstacle-free flooring.
Pond crossings are made via 150cm-wide footbridges, fitted with heavily openwork railings.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
Horizontal circulation
- The site is quiet.
- The structure of the site is simple, making it easy to find your way around.
- A special map showing accessible paths and equipment is available.
Adapted sanitary facilities
- WCs are easy to find.
- Doors are easy to pass through independently.
Points of attention
The PRM loop includes passage over a pontoon which is not fitted with railings. The pontoon is at least 2m wide. If crossing this pontoon is problematic, you will have to turn around.