Four Family Friendly Holidays in France*

France is known for its world-famous champagne, fine dining, and romantic City breaks. So, is this destination only suited to couples and grown-up travellers? Definitely not. As a country, France is roughly 2 and a half times larger than the United Kingdom. Most importantly, each region offers something exciting and unique to families. The following four are among the most magical of French destination.

Fall in love with the Loire Valley
Exploring one of the many UNESCO heritage sites in the Loire Valley makes for a fun and interactive geography ‘lesson’ for all the family. There are numerous lakes to explore and take a paddle in.

The magnificent fortress at Chinon also offers up a healthy slice of French history. However, the excitement and intrigue won’t stop once there. In addition to the 300 fairytale castles, there are two local caves and a medieval theme park to explore. If you have any time left, this region also offers a huge array of watersports for all ages and abilities.

Be Enchanted by Disneyland Paris
Granted, any list of family-friendly holidays would have to mention Disneyland Paris. Disneyland has got to be the “ultimate” family holiday for families with young children. Children get the opportunity to meet their Disney heroes, whilst parents are free to indulge in some guilt-free fun. It’s a win-win.

A great ‘extra’ to get involved in is the Character Dining. Families can opt to dine with their on screen favourites, from Cinderella to Lilo and Stitch.

With new rides and attractions added all the time, Disneyland is a place the whole family can enjoy time and again.

Challenge yourself to Ski in the Tarentaise Valley
The Tarentaise Valle boasts to be the largest skiing area the world, with approximately 600km of ski slopes. The Meribel Ski Area is situated here and is one of the most popular in the region. Meribel offers the amenities of a modern ski resort, but is classic and understated enough to seem in-keeping with its natural surroundings. As such, the traditional-style chalets and buildings offer families simplicity and charm.

Arguably, one of the best gifts you can give a child is to teach them a new skill. Skiing is an excellent choice for kids to learn early, as they are relatively flexible, fearless and have a low centre of gravity. Ensure you book some ski lessons Meribel to get started.

Family Fun in Aquitaine
If Paris is the city of Romance, then Aquitaine is the region of fun! Situated on the West Coast, this area offers the largest sandy beaches in the whole country. Many of the towns in this area of France still retain a traditional style so visitors can enjoy wandering around the quaint streets. At the same time, a trip to the City of Bordeaux will offer many modern attractions for adults and children alike.

There is also an opportunity to try out surfing or visit one of the many water parks in the area. Families can feel as if they are getting the most out of there days as this region of France has the most hours of sunshine per day.

It’s clear to see this beautiful country has more to offer than just good food and expensive wine!