Summer holidays 2014: ideas for stays in France and Europe

Holidays in France: fill up on activities

To spend a holiday that rhymes with discovery and activities, discover our selection of special family stays …

Annecy with the family

Nicknamed the Little Venice of the Alps, the city of Annecy, located not far from the famous lake, is an ideal destination for families. Do not hesitate to stroll through the alleys of the old quarter, visit the Palais de l’Isle, the Castle Museum or the Gardens of Europe. Other possibilities: the lake beaches for water sports (pedal boats, canoeing, water skiing). For the more athletic families: Paragliding, canyoning, climbing, horseback riding, and an adventure park are on the program.

Stay in a youth hostel, 7 days and 6 nights in full board from 955 euros.

www.hifrance.org

Vacation Village Cap France, Lot-et-Garonne

The Cap France holiday village “Le Relais du Moulin” in Barbaste, in the Lot-et-Garonne department, offers activities for children from 6 months to 17 years old. All summer, every week, toddlers participate in the Kids’ Club free of charge, with outings to discover the flora and fauna, but also canoeing, tree climbing, pony, archery and the Z’animoland park.

The Relais du Moulin Neuf

47 230 Barbaste

contact@relais-moulinneuf.fr

Club Belambra “L’Alisier”, Praz-sur-Arly

Big news for families this summer at Belambra ! Sporty parents will be able to take part in “stroller circuits” marked out and concocted by the resort’s Tourist Office. The charm of the region will satisfy the more adventurous through the reliefs of the landscape, we take the Belambra routes, for super nice family walks!

The circuits: 

• – Circuit de l’Arly (marked in blue, 30 minutes). It allows you to walk along the banks of the Arly
• – Circuit of the Plaine des Belles (marked in yellow, 40 minutes). The yellow route is more urban and leads to the access to the children’s play park in the Plaine des Belles. (including the zip line and a multisports ground)
• – Cassioz circuit (marked in green, 1h15). This circuit is reserved for “all terrain” strollers, to be rented directly from the Belambra * club. The route takes you to the hamlet of Cassioz in Megève.

  * All-terrain pushchair rental: € 41 / week or € 11 / day, directly at the Belambra club

www.belambra.fr

“Family fishing” initiation in Sares

If you are in the Basque Country region, stop in Sare, a pretty village in the vicinity of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. In a small group of 3 to 6 fishermen, you will discover an astonishing activity. Children are sure to be delighted to go fishing for minnows and studs. Once observed, the fish return to their natural environment.

With family from 6 years old (free for children under 6 accompanied by their parents).

Duration: 2 hours per adult: 29 euros.

Child (-12 years old): 27 euros.

Children (-12 years old): 5 euros.

To book on www.guide-bask-peche.com

Family accommodation in Sare: www.sare.fr

“The kids on the move” in Reunion Island

Comptoir des Voyages, one of the specialists in family trips, offers an ideal destination for athletes, which offers a total change of scenery. On the program: various excursions such as exploring the seabed aboard the Visiobul. But also, a bike ride to do all over the island with the children. You will discover the sandy paths of tamarind forests, and sugar cane fields on river beds. Another idea with the children: the visit of the Captain Marmaille miniature port, in Saint-Gilles. You can embark with your toddlers aboard mini boats for a fun and educational cruise. Don’t miss the superb aquarium in Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains as well. Another unmissable event: the Garden of Eden in Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains, a Zen moment to discover the scents, medicinal plants, spices and the rich plant heritage of the island.

Accommodation: Residence Tropic Hôtel ***

For 10 days / 7 nights: from 1240 to 1950 euros (price per person), including 367 euros in air taxes.

www.comptoir.fr

La Charente by Arthur and Maud

Explore the Charente with your family, with tailor-made activities for children.

In the program :

• A treasure hunt at the Château de la Rochefoucauld in princess and knight costumes
• An immersion in the Gallic village of Esse to discover how the Gauls lived
• Un archeology workshop for children on the Angeac site, with an explanation of the most important dinosaur deposit in Europe.
• BD Workshop at the Angoulême Museum

For accommodation, take your tribe to sleep under an Indian tipi, the Glamping in Ranville. Accommodation in Navajo teepees 8 meters high, with 50 m² of space: bathroom, king size bed, Egyptian cotton sheet, neat typical and vintage decoration.

Price: 100 euros per night for a family of 5 people (minimum 2 nights)

For 1 week: 600 euros

www.glampingtipis.fr

The island of Frioul, Cassis and the island of Porquerolles

Do you want to spend a traveling holiday with your children? Discover the great South of France, differently. Huwans trips are great for sporty families. For six days, you enjoy a multitude of activities, thoroughly, for 5 to 6 hours a day. You will discover Marseille, its creeks, its coves and other renowned Mediterranean beaches.

In the program : snorkeling in the Frioul Islands, kayaking in the creeks of Cassis, hiking in Bandol, exploring the majestic Porquerolles island by bike and on foot and the Giens peninsula.

Accommodation: in hotel

From 850 euros all inclusive for one week per person

Departures: July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17

www.huwans-clubaventure.fr

Camping Campeole, in Vendée

Camping remains a very practical and economical solution for traveling with your children. Toddlers take advantage of the “Campitoo Club” with a wide variety of fun workshops. In the program : supervised entertainment, parties for older children and sporting activities. In Vendée, you will be close to the Plage des Tonnelles-Dormiers ****. Possibility of taking long walks on the cycle paths and having fun on the multisports ground.

From 63 euros per night in July, accommodation for 4 people in a bungalow.

www.campeole.com