Siblu’s holiday villages in Charente Maritime have been supporters of Un Violon sur le Sable, a classical music festival that takes place on the beach at Royan, for several years. Our partnership has even included rehearsal sessions for performers at Les Charmettes – culminating in a free show from French superstar Christophe Mae performing hits backed [...] [...more]
We heard this week that a certain travel company is only offering ‘all inclusive’ holidays next summer. How depressing – where is the fun on going to a foreign country and not trying something different. So, siblu is making a stand for self-catered holidays in France ! Here are three ideas that we hope will make your [...] [...more]
Want to hit the right note with your summer holiday to France? Well how about Brittany in August? Brittany is an ideal family destination for camping in France. The region has the longest coastline in France, so there are white-sand beaches, serene harbours and craggy coves to discover. Plus, camping doesn’t have to be under canvas. You [...] [...more]
While France’s natural wildlife might not set the heart racing, the country is home to some of the world’s best zoos and aquariums. So if you want a family camping holiday in France, packed with activities, big pool complexes, dynamic children’s clubs, some of the best beaches in France, and the chance to feed popcorn to [...] [...more]
New networks make cycling an easy option for family holidays in France. For a family holiday with a difference, take advantage of France’s love affair with the bike and try out miles of new cycle networks in popular French tourist resorts. You can strap your bikes to the car or hire cycles during your break [...] [...more]
In a nutshell Aquitaine is a sprawling region that accommodates most tastes. There is the city of Bordeaux, which is one of the most chic in France. Explore further and you’ll find a rugged region made up of medieval towns, vineyards, huge pine forests, and long beaches. Best beaches Lake Biscarosse and its lakeside beach are gorgeous and [...] [...more]
In a nutshell The region of Côte d’Azur loves the limelight and is famous for its lively nightlife and glitzy reputation, but there are also a few publicity-shy places that are worth their salt. It has a star-studded history as the play place for rich tourists looking for a healthy winter retreat, and then for Kings, [...] [...more]
In a nutshell How to describe Languedoc? Well, it’s the bit of France’s Mediterranean coast that most of us can’t name without being prompted, ie, it’s not the Cote d’Azur. But being the south of France, you still get buckets of sunshine, incredible beaches, a relaxed attitude to life and beautiful scenery. While the weather and Med [...] [...more]
In a nutshell The Vendée, a coastal departement of the Pays de la Loire region, is one of the most fantastic family holiday destinations in France. There are beautiful wild beaches —140kms of big sandy, sunny coastline — and very civilised towns with excellent shopping and restaurants. The Vendée also boasts more 3* and 4* holiday [...] [...more]
In a nutshell The Val de Loire was the play-place of French royalty before they lost their heads, which is why the region is still dominated by 160 stunning châteaux. It’s a World Heritage Site with many small villages and towns which have grown around the larger châteaux over the years, so there is plenty to discover [...] [...more]
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