Organizing a family vacation with children in France is not a difficult task. There are a lot of opportunities to organize a fascinating vacation for yourself and your children. A huge number of historical monuments, unique museums, a large number of amusement parks and, of course, the famous Disneyland Paris. So the vacation in France with children will definitely be very exciting. The main thing is not to overdo the saturation of the program, so as not to tire the kids.
Educational Program
The best way to refresh your and your child's knowledge of history is to head to the Loire Valley or Poitou-Charentes. In the former case, you'll get an almost open-air history museum. The sheer number of castles, each one marked by events from French history, will delight your child.
And if you want to see France's military heritage while on vacation with kids, go to La Rochelle, to the ancient fortresses and lighthouses. By the way, there are also some nice beaches near the city, suitable for vacationing with children.
In addition to the ancient monuments in Poitou-Charentes, you'll find unusual museums that will be of particular interest to children. These include the Maritime Museum nearby La Rochelle, the Museum of Mechanical Figures in the town itself, and the Aquarium with exotic sea creatures. In Montmorillon you'll find the Almond and Macaroon Museum, and in the Chateau of Clairvaux the Chess Museum. Prices for children's tickets to the different museums range from 5 to 12 EUR, for adults from 8 to 15.
But the best vacation with kids in France is, of course, visiting amusement parks. The first place to go is, of course, Disneyland Paris. The magnificent park with Disney characters and attractions will give your children a lot of joy and will be an unforgettable experience. It is better to go here in spring or fall, when there is no influx of tourists and heat. But keep an eye on the schedule of French schools - if you get to Disneyland during the vacation period, the lack of tourists will not save you from the crowds. Ticket prices during a vacation with children in France are 53 EUR for an adult and 45 EUR for a child. It is better to order tickets in advance online, it will save you time and money.
Other popular amusement parks in France:
- Parc La Villette in Paris. An educational park for little lovers of technology and space.
- Asterix Park In Paris. The park, Dedicated to ancient themes and the Asterix and Obelix cartoons.
- Marineland Marine Park in Antibes. A huge water amusement space, with a water park and dolphinarium.
- Mechanical Amusement Park in Nantes. Amazing park with unusual rides in steampunk style.
