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France has all the ingredients for a great family holiday. Choose from a walking holiday in the Alps, a full-on action-packed week rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking or horse riding, a relaxing week on one of France’s world class beaches or a camping holiday at one of the many well equipped family camping grounds – France is the perfect place for the whole family to have fun together. 


A Unique Mountain Trip in Franche-Comté


Known as the Monkey Bridges, scale the mountains using over hangings and bridges along the rocky route sites of the Via Ferratas in Franche-Comté. These challenges are perfect for all the family adding that bit of fun and sport to the rugged but impressive scenery.


Natural Skating Rinks in Franche-Comté


The regions large lakes become remarkable skating rinks in winter. The principal sites are the lake Saint-Point in Doubs, the lake of Russet-red or that of Combe.


Les Labyrinthus in Alsace


The Maze Leisure Park


Very popular in times gone by, mazes are today enjoying something of a comeback. Designed in 1996, "Les Labyrinthus" are temporary mazes made from corn which are pulled up or harvested at the end of the summer.


Devil Kart in Franche-Comté


For those who love nothing more than speeding around a track in a go-kart or for those who have always wanted to give it a go, Franche-Comté has a treat for you.


A Day and Night in the Trees

It’s a day for the family high up in the trees where you will be able to travel through a forest with ease. A guide will bring you safely along the chosen route. It is a place for young and old but a head for heights is needed.

Sailing in Loire (Western)

Sailing in Pays de la Loire


Novice and experienced sailors alike will find ideal conditions in the Pays de la Loire for the full practice of sailing in absolute safety. From La Baule to Sables-d'Olonne, the wide bays, creeks and islands lend themselves wonderfully to the practice of sailing.


The Secrets of an Artist’s Garden

In 1993, Françoise Radet-Mannerkorpi, a painter, having lived in Finland for 20 years, created this garden, situated at the foot of a 13th Century church in a small village in the Marne Valley, and turned it into a romantic garden with a remarkable, flower bedecked kitchen garden.


Adventure Parks in Alsace


Located in a forest of 200-year-old oak trees, this treetop adventure park combines a chance to discover nature with the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure up in the treetops.


Bobsleigh Run in Rhoné-Alpes

One of the most trilling and unique experiences in France awaits you in Rhoné-Alpes. Known as the most technical piste in the world, the run is really frightening as you reach speeds of 90km/h to over 100km/h. This isn’t just for adults as families can go in four-man bobsleighs.


Forest Acrobatic Parks in Rhône-Alpes

Among the numerous forest acrobatic parks scattered almost everywhere since the 90s', there are about a hundred throughout the Rhône-Alpes region, scattered within resorts, mountains, towns and the countryside.Explore via monkey bridges, Texan clamps, and lots of other suspended games for a unique experience!


Horse Riding Auvergne

Auvergne is a great region for horses and riding and is a wonderful destination for riding holidays. The layout of the fields, the patterns of crops and woodlands, the layout of the towns and villages and the unique building structures create the perfect horse riding experience.

Family Entertainment in Languedoc-Roussillon

There are many locations in Languedoc-Roussillon for family entertainment. There is cycling, horse riding and walking treks but there are also many adventure parks and water parks too. From tree climbing to wild life parks, to steam train journeys, there is so much fun in the sun to have.


Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Children first: An exceptional wooded environment, 20 km of safe, gently sloping beaches, lifeguards… This is the one for the kids! Although it is a child-friendly 'Station Kid' par excellence, there's plenty for adults as well: golf, thalassotherapy, fishing, bike rides or picnics beneath the pine trees – make yourself some great holiday memories!

Family Experiences in Champagne

Nigloland is the only theme park in Champagne-Ardenne. Nigloland features eighteen different attractions from a tiny train to flying saucers set in eighteen hectares of grounds. Nigloland is in the Aube-en-Champagne, near Dolancourt.


Active leisure pursuits in nature site

Discover Picardy with the whole family. Whether you love exhilarating experiences and extreme sports or calmer and more relaxing open air activities, as a professional or a beginner, you will be in a perfect position to admire the countryside and enjoy an unspoilt environment.


Gardens in Lorraine

Whether in the intimate atmosphere of the Callunes gardens on the slopes of the Vosges with their outstanding collection of heathers, the Berchigranges garden famous for its primroses or the parklands in spa towns, everybody will find something to satisfy their curiosity.

Produce of Loire (Western)

The salt marshes of the Presqu'île de Guérande 

White Gold: Classified as one of the 100 ‘Sites of Remarkable Taste’ in France, this magical place, where seawater circulates through a complex network of canals and basins, is the pride of Guérande, and has furnished its wealth since the iron age.


Crocodiles and Submarines in Normandy

There are also many pools centres such as the Nautilus in Lisieux, Espace Aquatique at Condé sur Noireau in the Suisse Normande or Centre Park in Verneuil sur Avre in the Eure part of Normandy. Normandy offers three special animal centres too.

Family Attractions in Lorraine

There’s no time to be bored in Lorraine. With many recreational sites in the countryside or near major towns, there is plenty of choice if you’re looking for an unusual family outing.

Sporting Leisure Pursuits

Do you dream of exhilarating experiences and extreme sports? Discover the Picardy coast on a sand-sailer, take a parachute jump, gain altitude and see Picardy from a hot air balloon or an ultralight.

Family Activities in Normandy

Normandy is one of the premiere destinations for non-stop, kid-friendly adventures.

From the seaside coast to the fantastic countryside, families will discover a multitude of outdoor recreation, outstanding parks and gardens, rivers and beaches, spectacular sightseeing, historical landmarks and much more.


Horse Riding in Poitou-Charentes

Horse riding is ripe in Poitou-Charentes offering differing rides for experienced and not so, young and old. There are guided group tours and also unguided for experienced riders. There are also quite a few racing venues if you’re up for a bet or two. Horse lovers will love Poitou-Charentes.


Paintball in Franche-Comté


A flag of true importance! Paintball is a painfully great experience at the best of times but given this location it just gets better. Bookings are essential but well worth it. Take a stroll in a forest full of people with paintball guns, safe in the knowledge that you’re locked and loaded.


To the Air

The Loire Valley is extremely large. Exploring it all would take quite some time by conventional means. For a more original and unique vantage point of this remarkable land, hot air balloon rides are available to transport you over the valley.

Cycling in Poitou-Charantes

There are over a 1000 km of trails for cyclists and hundreds of mountain biking routes marked out for your enjoyment in Poitou-Charentes. Gentle quiet relaxed excursions through the stunning scenery of back road routes in the countryside are enjoyable for everyone.


The Futuroscope Park in Poitou-Charentes

A gigantic sphere set against a sloping sheet of glass, a translucent cube jutting up from the ground, reflective organ pipes or crystals dividing up the sky with their mirrors are only some of the futuristic sights to see at Futuroscope. It is a futuristic universe, like a backdrop to a science fiction novel.

Family Activities in Corsica

Corsica is an island dedicated to sports. Having been French for only 200 years it is culturally different and has a unique, festive feel to it.


Hot Air Ballooning - Lubersac

View the Correze region from a hot air balloon! Journeys take 30 minutes or 1 hour and each flight can take a maximum of 4 passengers.

Train Tours in Rhone Alpes

Green Ardèche: Full Steam Ahead

The railroad circuit of the Chemin de Fer du Vivarais, between Tournon and Lamastre, allows one to admire ardéchois landscapes which are only accessible by train.


A Water Paradise in Rhône-Alpes

A cultural cruise in Lyon, a city classed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover Lyon and the famous history of the Capital of Gaul by water. There are many options for walks and day cruises, as well as provision for groups and school outings.

For the Family in Poitou-Charentes

On-road Tourist Train: Train Touristique "Le Pibalou"

Discover the history, flora, fauna and geography of the Marais Poitevin and see the local architecture in its villages from a small road train.


Boating Routes in Brittany

Breton rivers and canals form a network of more than 600 km of navigable waterways reserved for leisure activities and boating.

The Science and Technology Discovery Centre


Produced in collaboration with the Cité des Sciences de la Villette (La Villette Science Centre) in Paris, this science and technology discovery centre covers an area of more than 5000 m² and is chiefly aimed at children aged between 3 and 15.


Volcania Auvergne

Thousands of years of volcanism have forged the landscape of Auvergne giving it the special strength and character that make it a unique place in Europe.

Boating in Languedoc-Roussillon

This region is lush with boating opportunities. With its 27 marinas and 30,000 moorings, Languedoc-Roussillon makes very good use of its Mediterranean location.

Horse Riding in Rhône-Alpes

Nothing is more pleasant than horse riding to discover the Southern Ardèche and Vallon Pont d'Arc region. You will pass through forests, on bridle paths and will end by crossing rivers.


Park Activities

Each time you visit you will see a different Picardy depending on the time, light and season. Each place is different and extraordinary, just like each encounter. Picardy’s theme parks will thrill you with shows and rides for the whole family.


The Caves of Lascaux Aquitaine

The caves of Lascaux were discovered by a group of teenagers out walking their dog in 1940. They are one the world's finest examples of prehistoric cave dwellings and their walls are adorned with colourful artworks painted by early man.

Steam Train Journeys - Limoges

With a variety of routes from Limoges to Eyemoutiers and Ussel this is a great day out travelling back in time to the days of real trains! Weave your way through the gorges of the Haute Vienne with some spectacular viaducts.

The Bioscope in Alsace

An Innovative Leisure and Discovery Park

A cross between an amusement park and a scientific museum, the Bioscope is a completely new kind of leisure and discovery park, where visitors can learn more about the relationship between man and his environment.

Aeronautics in Midi-Pyrénées


From the airmail pioneers to the "Cité de l'Espace"

Aeronautics and space research are the two great technological adventures of southwestern France. With Clément Ader, Mermoz and Saint-Exupéry on the one hand and Caravelles, the Concorde and Airbus aeroplanes on the other, legendary men and aeroplanes have punctuated the history of Toulouse.


Cruises in Rhône-Alpes

A Cajun-Themed Cruise around La Sône on the Isère River

For an original journey, chose a cruise around La Sône, on board a magnificent Mississipi-style paddle-boat, departing from Saint Nazaire en Royans. On the calm waters of the Isère and in a verdant setting, nature meets history here. Marshes and reed beds are the link between the earth and the water.


Historic Places in Paris / Ile de France

Les Invalides

Les Invalides is a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement, now containing museums and monuments, relating to France's military history, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, which were the building's original purpose. The name is a shortened form of hôpital des invalides, the hospital for invalids.


Places of Art in Paris / Ile de France

Montmartre

Montmartre is one of the more famous areas of Paris, celebrated for its bohemian nature and colony of artists. Historically, this was a gathering area for artists and writers who travelled from many parts of the world to spend time in Paris.


Hydrotherapy in Auvergne

Auvergne is the most important region for hydrotherapy treatment in France. Every year its 10 resorts welcome nearly 70,000 curists making Auvergne a major European health centre. The spa centres of Vichy, Le Mont-Dore, Saint-Nectaire, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Châtel-Guyon, La Bourboule, Royat-Chamalières, Chaudes-Aigues, Néris-les-Bains and Bourbon-l’Archambault, together make up a unique group.

Places of Interest in Paris / Ile de France

Notre Dame

Notre Dame was first constructed between 1163 and1345, commissioned by Maurice de Sully, Bishop of Paris. Built in an age of illiteracy, the cathedral depicted stories of the Bible in its portals, paintings, and stained glass. From the 28 statues to the colourful stained glass windows, Notre Dame is renowned for its art and its history.

The land of the Mushroom Caves

Three-quarters of the national production of the ‘Champignon de Paris’ is cultivated in the tufa galleries of the Saumur area. The climatic qualities of these places, whose temperature and hygrometry are constant throughout the year, combined with local savoir-faire, have made these caves the kingdom of mushroom-growers.

Wonder at the Living Museum of the Horse, Chantilly

The Great Stables of Chantilly, viewed as the world’s finest, are home to the Living Museum of the Horse. Far removed from dusty, immobile museums, this Museum is perpetually developing in order to offer ever more original shows, put on by the thirty employees of the Living Museum of the Horse.


Watersports Auvergne

Auvergne, being known as the "land of lakes and volcanoes" is rich with numerous water sports. Natural and artificial lakes are in use all year round for sporting activities. From fishing and swimming to water skiing and kayaking, there is no limit to what can be done.

An Authentic Open Air Village Museum


Created in 1984, the Ecomusée d'Alsace comprises almost 70 authentic rural homes, dismantled in their original village where they were due for demolition, and rebuilt it here brick by brick.


Water Sports in Burgundy

With 1200km of rivers and 20,000 hectares of lakes, Burgundy has a lot to offer the watersports enthusiast. The region is ideally suited for those who enjoy sailing, fishing, canoeing or kayaking.

Nature and Leisure Pursuits in Burgundy

Burgundy's green spaces are ideal for a range of leisure pursuits and getting close to nature. The beautiful landscape is ideally suited for hiking, horse riding, golf cycling and even hot air balooning for those looking for a bit of adventure.

Burgundy Gastronomy

Burgundy is one of the leading gastronomic regions in the world so why not build your holiday in Burgundy around the local food.

Wines and Vineyards in Burgundy

You can't think about Burgundy without thinking about its famous wines. Today the vineyards of Burgundy cover an area of some 27,000 hectares divided into 5 main growing areas.

Dune du Pyla Aquitaine

The natural phenomenan that is the Dune du Pyla or 'Dune du Pilat' is the largest natural sand dune in the world and sits 60km from Bordeaux in the South of the Arcachon Bay.

Bordeux Aquitaine

Bordeux is famous for it's wine production but that's no the only business to have left it's mark on the city. Nicknamed the 'Port de la Lune' (Port of the Moon) due to the enormous curve of the river in the city centre the port of Bordeux has always been very active.

Nature Watch in Brittany

Brittany is famous for its coastal marshes. The marshes are formed in depressions, behind a coastal belt of sand or stones, or a manmade dyke. The degree of salinity of the water varies depending on infiltration of the sea and affects the vegetation and the fauna.

Climbing in Provence/Cote D'azur

Climbers can devote themselves to their favourite pastime in total safety at several sites with full amenities. They come from all over the world to conquer the steep walls. The ones in Verdon, for example, have no fewer than 933 routes.

Flying High in Provence/Cote D'Azur

Make your debut in the air, discover the sensations of flying, learn to master piloting techniques, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur pulls out all the stops for everyone to share in the experience of flying.

Caves in Franche-Comté

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

4,500 caves or chasms, which in this region often go by the name of 'baumes' or 'puits' are known to sports lovers, such as the Verneau caves in the Lison valley, for example are considered to form the world's longest post-siphon network (28,000 m).


See Alsace from the Air


Discover the Alsatian plain at first hand, get a bird's eye view of the Vosges Forest or glide across the vineyards... There are many excellent reasons to discover Alsace from the air.


News What's happening in France?
05/06/2008 Portrayal of France in National weekend travel sections 31stMay&1st June

A summary of how France has been covered in the national newspaper's weekend Travel sections.


15/12/2007 First route to France from Eastern Airways takes off


Eastern Airways launched its first route to France yesterday (November 15) with its latest service departing from Southampton International Airport to Angers Loire. The three times a week service will operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.


15/12/2007 Recharge your batteries in Brittany


After the stress and rich food during the weeks leading up to Christmas, a 50 minute flight across the channel to Brittany situated on the west coast of France can restore your body and mind.

Leave all the stresses and strains behind and discover the mystical, heritage rich region of Brittany with its year round mild climate, listen to the sound of the ocean and breathe in the fresh, salty air for as little as £100 per person on half board including treatments and excluding flights


15/12/2007 Eurostar: small wonders are a step closer


With the dawn of the new Eurostar, the continent has never been closer. Nick Trend lists ten historic places than can be reached in six and a half hours or less. While most attention has been on Paris and Brussels, it isn't just the Continent's big capital cities that have taken a step closer to St Pancras station this week. The new Eurostar also makes it quicker to get to provincial towns and smaller cities in France and the Low Countries.


Twins Festival

Aug 2008 (annual)
Pleucadeuc
There's double trouble in the small town of Pleucadeuc in Brittany during the annual Jumeaux festival, Europe's biggest gathering of twins.

Buskers Festival

Nov 2008 (annual)
Quintin
Street vendors, singers and actors recreate the ambience of the pleasure-loving Belle Epoque (1890-1914) in the beautiful half-timbered streets of Quintin. The town's Festival des Chanteurs de…

Bordeaux Wedding Fair

18 - 20 Jan 2008 (annual)
Palais des Congrès, Bordeaux
Blushing Bordeaux brides (and grooms) head for this fair at the Palais des Congrès. Over 100 stands help couples plan the big day down to the smallest detail. Dresses, flowers, catering and…

Lifestyle Fair - Conforexpo

Oct 31- Nov11, 2008 (annual)
Parc des Expositions (Exhibition Park), Bordeaux
This annual salon at Bordeaux's Parc des Expositions caters for your health and beauty - and that of your house and garden - and suggests imaginative and luxurious ways of spending your leisure time.


Holiday on Ice - Sprit

21 - 23 Mar 2008 (annual)
Patinoire de Mériadeck, Bordeaux
Holiday on Ice brings its new show, Spirit, to Bordeaux's Patinoire de Mériadeck. From Chinese pyrotechnics to America's Wild West, this "world tour" is set to the music of Macy Gray, Seal…


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