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Best Things To Do with Kids in Loire Valley

March 4, 2019

The Loire Valley offers a huge range of family activities for when you fancy taking the kids over to its beautiful and versatile countryside. Bring them along on a family-friendly tour with a twist, let them ru...

Rhône-Alpes Travel Guide

June 13, 2017

France, Things To Do, Travel Guides

Rhône-Alpes is the essence of adventure. With nearby rivers and mountains, it's open season for thrill seekers and anyone with a passion for the outdoors. And although it may be hard to believe, the air is cris...

Best Kids Activities in Champagne

February 19, 2016

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

OK, so the kids might not be old enough to really appreciate (or even legally drink) a glass of Champagne's most celebrated product, but that doesn't mean the region is off limits when it comes to a family holi...

Best Kids Activities in Brittany

February 11, 2016

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

Brittany's already ahead of the curve when it comes to a great choice for a family holiday - it's got some of the most inviting beaches in France, if not most of Europe. And while a day beside the sea is the pe...

Best Family Friendly Activities in Vendée & Charente

February 1, 2016

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

With history, adventure and hands-on experiences on offer all around you, booking one of our great family villas and chateaux in Vendée & Charente ensures there's plenty to do that the whole family love. Bu...

Best Family Activities in Burgundy

January 15, 2016

France, Things To Do

While its most famous export might be off limits for the little ones, Burgundy still has loads to offer families who want to explore the region together. The landscape and countryside offers boundless opportuni...

Best Family Activities in Normandy

January 7, 2016

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

With sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and a wealth of history that includes a good few battles, Normandy is a surprisingly good choice for family holidays - especially if the family in question likes getting out and...

Best Family Activities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

December 31, 2015

France, Things To Do

Provence makes the ideal choice for a family holiday - you've got the beaches and glamour of the French Riviera for a bit of time by the sea (and a spot of celebrity spotting) and the Alps running through ...

Best Things To Do with Kids in Midi-Pyrénées

December 29, 2015

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

Looking for an area of France that's got something to offer the whole family? The Midi-Pyrénées might not have any beaches, but it more than makes up for it with its selection of mountains, hills, lakes and riv...

Best Family Activities in Languedoc

December 16, 2015

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

There's loads to do in Languedoc for adventurous families - and quite a lot if you're not feeling all that adventurous either! With its mix of beautiful inland countryside and a stunning coast, Languedoc makes ...

Best Kids Activities in Dordogne

December 3, 2015

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

The Dordogne might not seem like the first place you'd think of taking the kids, but you'd be pleasantly surprised by how much fun and diversity it offers on a family holiday. There's some of the world's best f...

Top 10 Things to do With Kids in the South of France

July 24, 2015

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

If you think a visit to the South of France is better suited to the older and more genteel traveller, then it’s time to think again. Sure, there are a lot of vineyard, golf courses and tiny gourmet cheese shops...

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5 of the Best Holiday Rentals in France for Children

September 24, 2014

France, Top 10s, Where to Stay

Slipping across the channel to France for family holidays is a time-honoured British tradition - but as all parents will know, respecting traditions isn't exactly most children's strong point. If your...

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Top 3 French Chateaux for Kids

August 13, 2014

Family Holidays, France, Top 10s, Where to Stay

If you’re planning a family holiday with the kids, accommodation doesn't get much better than a real life French chateaux. Whether your little ones are casting their castle as Hogwarts, Cair Paravel or Camelot,...

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Fussy Eaters: Taking the Kids Out to Dinner in France

March 11, 2014

Family Holidays, France, Things To Do

It might be one of the world's most celebrated cuisines, but French food can get a pretty bad reaction from children - and to be fair, you can understand how snails, frogs' legs and necklaces of garlic might se...

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