Books and bowling in the forest
The bowling alley at Center Parcs Les Trois Forêts is not your usual neon filled hall. Instead you walk in and find yourself surrounded by long bookshelves that look like they belong in a grand old library. It is a surprising sight when you are holding a bowling ball and trying not to drop it on your foot.
The books are not real of course. They are decorative prints glued to the wall. Still they look convincing enough to make you feel slightly more cultured than you actually are while you aim at the pins. It is a strange mix but it works. It gives the place a warm and cosy atmosphere even though the soundtrack is mostly people cheering loudly after a lucky strike.
The charm of fake books
The bookshelves stretch across the walls in long rows. They create the illusion that you are bowling inside a giant study room. It is a clever trick. It softens the space and makes it feel more personal. It also distracts you from the fact that your bowling technique might be questionable.
The books come in many colours and sizes. If you look closely you realise they are printed. If you do not look closely you might start wondering why anyone would store thousands of books next to a bowling lane.
Bowling in the middle of nature
Les Trois Forêts is famous for its huge size and deep forest setting. The bowling alley sits right in the middle of this green world. You spend the day walking among trees and then suddenly you are indoors rolling a ball down a polished lane. It is a pleasant contrast. Nature outside. Noise and excitement inside.
A fun stop during your stay
The bowling alley at Center Parcs Les Trois Forêts is a fun stop during a holiday. It is a good activity for evenings or rainy afternoons. It offers a break from the forest walks and the swimming sessions. It also gives you a chance to show off your bowling skills or discover that you do not have any.
The books on the walls will not teach you anything but they will make you smile. And sometimes that is all you need during a holiday.
