Family holiday in France - where though?

[Stat Brother]

We're just back from our first ever family holiday, abroad, to Menorca, as it went so well, we've already turn to next years trip.

As I spent last week thinking I was in France or French, a classic highlight amongst many:-

Me puede traer la cuenta, s'il vous plait.

We've decided to go to France, but where?

 

[Robot Chicken]

Cote D'Azur?

 

[Pogue Mahone]

The Ardeche. Specifically Vallon Pont D'Arc. And take your bike.

 

[Stat Brother]

All being well, a couple of weeks earlier, I'll be spending a week riding across The Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
So fairly doubtful I'll be riding anywhere.

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

if you like recent history,it's the north

if you like chateaux's,then it's the middle

if you like the sun and beaches,it's the south

i live in auch,an hour west of toulouse,i can rule that out for you

 

[Bozza]

Both [MENTION=189]Wozza[/MENTION] and [MENTION=236]Papa Lazarou[/MENTION] have had family hols in France recently.

 

[Stat Brother]

Myself and Wifey have been to Carcassonne, and loved it and the area.
But now have to be mindful of the kids.
Although they were quite happy going around the major towns, ports etc, but naturally the beach et al is their default setting.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Are you camping? Family holidays on French campsites are brilliant. We camped every year in various parts of France from when our kids were 2 and 3 until 12 and 13. Then they rebelled, and couldn't take the driving anymore.
You've got so many different holiday types available if you avoid the flat expanses of the North East. Surfing, white water rivers, or mountain biking (for a change from the road). It's impossible to recommend one thing over another without knowing what you as a family enjoy, but France is brilliant.

 

[Beach Hut]

Been loads of times however the best holiday we had was on the atlantic coast however most of it was spent on the beach.

 

[Max Paper]

Mate when I was growing up we went to Agde in the south of France, I've been back twice with my own family and am going back again next summer! Great place, great drive! Look it up man

 

[Martinf]

Me, wifey and little F's, together with the BHA Houndean Rise Massive, went down to the west coast in Aug, south of Nantes. Lovely. All our kids are getting older (ages 9-13) though so it was easier for the adults to relax, eat, drink and be merry. How old are the kids and what type of holiday do you like?

 

[Stat Brother]

Are you camping? Family holidays on French campsites are brilliant. We camped every year in various parts of France from when our kids were 2 and 3 until 12 and 13. Then they rebelled, and couldn't take the driving anymore.
You've got so many different holiday types available if you avoid the flat expanses of the North East. Surfing, white water rivers, or mountain biking (for a change from the road). It's impossible to recommend one thing over another without knowing what you as a family enjoy, but France is brilliant.

Yeah kind of the problem we are having now, I think we want a bit of everything.
We're definitely not camping. (old wounds )

We love being out and about, either regular sightseeing Châteaux etc, or bikes/boats/adventure.

But as I said, the kiddie winks, could just as easily beach/pool/play park it, what with them being 7 and 5.

 

[Gus is god]

My Brothers partners family own a huge house in the south of France, swimming pool tennis courts, its supposed to be the dogs bollocks, i never been and not sure what area but David Attenborough stays there from time to time.

 

[1066familyman]

If you choose anywhere within reasonable driving distance of Futuroscope and/or Le Grand Parc Puy Du Fou, visit them !, I promise you you won't be disappointed.

We went to both when we stayed in Olonne sur mer, in the Vendée region.

 

[Beach Hut]

Good point Futuroscope is brilliant, went the first year it opened and once again around 5 years ago.

Parc Asterix is well worth a visit as well, if near Senlis

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Well...the Ardeche is beautiful, and has fantastic beaches by the river. It's safe to swim in and you can canoe the gorge, which is a really good day out (with some white water rapid bits - but not mad, like, say New Zealand). There are also loads of rocks which line the river bank and are safe to 'tombstone' off.
It's still not very busy, and is a bit off the beaten track...a bit like the Dordogne used to be before it got full.
We've returned twice. The kids love it, can't recommend it highly enough.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

The Vendee is a good call too!

 

[1066familyman]

If Le Grand Parc Puy Du Fou comes up I've got a full house !

 

[The Hon Sec]

Always found the Vendee and the coast south of there marvellous. The weather is as good as the south of France as well but easier to reach by car. With a young family a campsite within walking distance of the sea was good fun.

 

[Beach Hut]

There is also a very good water park in the Vendee area and shed loads of "moules and frites"