Posted on 13 May 2019
Every June, crowds flock to the beaches of Normandy to commemorate the D-Day landings of 1944, when nearly 160,000 Allied forces led by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, landed on five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. This year is even more special as it marks the 75th anniversary of the landings. As befits such a [...] Continue Reading...
Posted on 03 May 2019
At Siblu, we love France no matter the month – but even we must admit that there is something particularly magical about May! There’s a feel-good vibe that floods the whole country, as short sleeves and sandals are pulled out from the back of wardrobes and the heat of the sun reminds us all that [...] Continue Reading...
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 [...]
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 journey [...]
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.
Full details of [...]
This September, one of the world’s craziest marathons takes place in the Médoc close to Domaine de Soulac.
The Marathon du Medoc (8 September) features a running route that is one of the world’s most beautiful, meandering through the celebrated vineyards around the famous wine estates of Pauillac, St. Julien-Beychevelle and St. Estèphe, and past more than [...]
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 [...]
Looking to add something a little different to the itinerary for your family trip to France? Why not consider visiting one of the country’s many high-quality theme/adventure parks! From the huge historical performances at Puy du Fou to the unmissable magic of Disneyland Paris, there’s something for everyone. Here are four of our favourites…
1/ Le [...]
STOP PRESS! We’re very excited to announce that Siblu has been nominated in the prestigious 2018 British Travel Awards!
We are thrilled to be shortlisted again this year – it’s a great recognition of how hard all our teams work day in and day out to make sure you have a holiday to remember. We were all [...]
The South West of France is an incredibly diverse area, full of beaches, nature and culture. It is also home to three amazing Siblu holiday villages: Le Domaine de Soulac, La Réserve and Les Dunes de Contis. The South West boasts a huge range of things to see and do, so we’ve put together a [...]
You’ve battled motorway traffic jams and spent hours cooped up in the car to reach the ferry port. Now you’re faced with a seven-hour crossing to France and the kids are bored and restless – here are our hacks for travelling on a ferry with children.
Avoid a rush. Standard advice is that you must arrive [...]
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 inflatable obstacle course fear not! Having a great holiday [...]
