Family friendly holidays to France
Welcome to the award-winning France for Families, a free online travel guide with advice on the best family holidays to France and your direct gateway to the best family friendly holiday accommodation in France, created by passionate ‘Francophiles’ who enjoy everything about this amazing country.
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LATEST NEWS
Why family holidays are precious
Sylvain and Laure from France for Families advertisers Country Kids explore the values of a family holiday and how this can help the family develop as a unit and individuals.
They welcome families to their countryside property north of Béziers – See the links in the article
Vegetarian and Vegan dining in France
As eating out in France becomes more friendly to Vegetarian and Vegan dining, this Guest Post explores Vegan restaurants in Paris, Lyon and Nice.
Explore the sandy beaches of the Opal Coast in Northern France
The Opal Coast runs from the Belgian border down to Boulogne, including Calais and Dunkirk so no long drives after your ferry crossing!
There are over 75 miles of wide sandy beaches, historic attractions, activities and more for families to enjoy.
Numbers in French – A refresher before your holiday!
Knowing numbers in French is a great asset when travelling throughout France, and something many travellers forget to refresh before their holidays.
A few tips and links to help you and your family prepare for your holiday in France this summer from France for Families
SPOTLIGHT ON VENDÉE
Known for its spectacular coastline and beautiful sandy beaches, there is more to Vendée that many miss – Follow the link to discover more about this beautiful area, so easily accessible from the UK by both ferry and plane
RIVER CRUISING IN FRANCE
Sightseeing from the waterways is one of the best ways to bond with the family while exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the French countryside. France is home to scenic and winding rivers flanked by magnificent chateaux, tranquil vineyards, and picturesque villages which make a great family break
Changes for travellers to France and the EU in 2023
Passports and Entry Requirements again! The EU are introducing two new systems for travellers entering France and other EU countries in 2023 – one of which will require advance application and a small payment
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What We Do
Read our practical guides to the best French beaches to relax on, the best towns to explore and the best attractions in France to keep the children entertained!
Plus, we offer a carefully selected range of self-catering accommodation including villas, gites and holiday parks across France. These properties are mainly owned by private individuals and we work closely with each of the owners featured on France for Families to firstly ‘vet’ them and then to ensure that they provide the highest standards of service and guest care. Because you’re dealing directly with the Owners you can also be sure that you will get the best price for your family holiday.
Through France for Families you can book directly with the gite, cottage or villa owner in France, safe in the knowledge that we have done the hard work for you!
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Award-winning France for Families
France for Families are overjoyed to have won an award with Lux Life recently. Our website was recognised as the Best Family Friendly French Travel Guide in 2021.
Following our addition to the shortlist for the 5th annual Travel & Tourism Awards 2021 proudly hosted by LUX Life magazine, France for Families became subject to LUX Life’s rigorous internal vetting procedure. Their extensive research and judging process is driven by merit and centred around an in-depth evaluation of skills and services on offer.
Awardees must demonstrate expertise within their field, dedication to customer service and a commitment to promoting excellence. This approach has brought us much success and commendation throughout its use and enforces LUX Life’s stance that victors are not determined by popularity of votes, but by their contributions to their industry.
Many thanks for the vote of confidence and we hope you enjoy browsing all the fun facts and bucket loads of information we have put together to ensure that you can make the most of out your next trip to France.