Posted on 19 September 2018
With the end of summer open up and the return to school and work now imminent, the memories of this year’s summer family holiday are fading into the distance, and the only way to not get too down about it is to start planning the next one. If you’ve had the trip of a lifetime [...] Continue Reading...
Posted on 19 September 2018
Bringing your own car with you on your family holiday to France has many advantages, however the thought of driving all that way with your children in the backseat can seem daunting. Keen to avoid six hours of I spy or the wheels on the bus? Check out our top tips for making the car [...] Continue Reading...
If you love French history, you must check out the European Heritage Days that take place over a weekend in September (Friday 14th to Sunday 16th).
The Europe-wide initiative gives members of the public access to rarely opened sites and unique events for three days, with a range of incredible attractions in France taking part.
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It seems that summer 2018 is flying by, and we’ve somehow found ourselves in August before we’d really got used to the fact that it was July already. With the children well into their summer holidays and many colleagues making use of their annual leave, those who are yet to sort a summer family holiday [...]
Travelling with teenagers can seem challenging at times. Gone are the days when your child’s eyes lit up at the sight of a water slide, when a day building sandcastles was a day well spent, when even a ferry journey seemed like a magical voyage. But fear not! Having a great holiday with teens in [...]
Home of gastronomy and great restaurants, France also has industrial bounce house dozens of sugary specialties. From candied chestnuts to Calissons we take a tour of France’s top ten traditional sweets and find out where to taste them.
Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and the Loire, the department of Vendée offers all the elements of the perfect family holiday. Pictures and words by Gillian Thornton.
An established favourite with British holidaymakers, Brittany extends an open invitation to ‘Be Breizh’ … Pictures and words by Gillian Thornton.
Beautiful beaches and family facilities combine with history Used commercial bounce houses for sale and culture in sunny Languedoc-Roussillon. Pictures and words by Gillian Thornton.
The department of Calvados includes lush countryside, historic towns, and some of the best sandy beaches in Normandy. Pictures and words by Gillian Thornton.
Sandy shores and shady forests make Aquitaine the perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts. Pictures and words by Gillian Thornton.
Browsing among the treasures on offer at the local flea market is undoubtedly one of the great pleasures of holidays in France. We asked bargain hunter ANGELA YOUNGMAN to tell us about her favourite flea markets.
You never know just what is hidden on one of the many industrial bounce house tables that appear in market [...]
