{"id":13207,"date":"2015-07-21T16:04:11","date_gmt":"2015-07-21T15:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=13207"},"modified":"2022-06-06T09:25:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T08:25:05","slug":"family-destinations-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/family-destinations-france\/","title":{"rendered":"The 15 Best Family Travel Destinations in France"},"content":{"rendered":"

France has a lot of gorgeous spots in the countryside, by the sea or in the mountains. Take your family on a relaxing or more adventurous trip to places that French people do not really know about. Here are my recommendations for the top family destinations to go to in France.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In the countryside<\/h2>\n

Dr\u00f4me<\/h3>\n

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Kind of destination<\/strong>: green, nature, city<\/p>\n

Ideal age bracket for children<\/strong>: 3-6 \/ 6-12<\/p>\n

The Dr\u00f4me department is part of the Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region<\/strong>. It is located in the South-East part of the country and is named after the river.<\/p>\n

This place is known for its rivers and never-ending forests<\/strong>. It is perfect for a family trip<\/strong>. If you sleep at a campsite<\/a> in front of the mountains during the summer time, you can let your children come and go to the swimming pool. You can also rent a holiday cottage<\/a> in front of the lavender fields.<\/p>\n

During the summer, spend some time on a paddle steamer<\/a>\u00a0on the Isere river, visit the crocodile farm<\/a> with your family or the Palais Id\u00e9al du facteur cheval<\/a> (website in French only).<\/p>\n

During the winter, visit the Grignan castle<\/a>, the Pont-en-Royans or the Choranche caves<\/a> or bring your children to the indoor playground of Valence<\/a> (website in French only).<\/p>\n

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Ard\u00e8che<\/h3>\n

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Kind of destination<\/strong>: green, city, nature, sports<\/p>\n

Ideal age bracket for children<\/strong>: 3-6 \/ 6-12<\/p>\n

In the Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region, you will also find the Ard\u00e8che department, located in the southeast of France. The department is named after its river: the Ard\u00e8che<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Discover the cliffs, rivers, forests and villages with stone houses<\/strong> while enjoying a relaxing holiday with your family. Stay in a campsite<\/a> (website in French only) down the mountains or in a holiday cottage<\/a> surrounded by nature.<\/p>\n

Visit the D\u00e9saignes village<\/a>, which dates from the Middle Ages; discover the Ray-pic waterfall<\/a>, go hiking on the Vercors plateaus and passes, visit the Peaugres safari park<\/a>, the Charmes-sur-Rh\u00f4ne labyrinth<\/a> and the Jardin des trains ard\u00e9chois<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Alsace<\/h3>\n

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Kind of destination<\/strong>: city, nature<\/p>\n

Ideal age bracket for children<\/strong>: 3-6 \/ 6-12<\/p>\n

The Alsace region is in north-east of France, at the border with Germany and Switzerland<\/strong>. Its capital city is Strasbourg.<\/p>\n

Its canals, timbered houses and hills<\/strong> are perfect for family time. Try their specialties such as pretzel, flamenkuch and sauerkraut<\/strong> and book a night in a holiday cottage<\/a> with an uninterrupted view.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the region, visit the Strasbourg cathedral, spend some time in the Parc Naturel des Vosges du Nord<\/a>, visit the toy museum<\/a> with your children, the gingerbread museum<\/a> or check out the monkey\u2019s hill<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Une publication partag\u00e9e par Gers, le De\u0301partement (@gersledepartement)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n