Travelling abroad with babies or young children in tow can be a stressful experience for many parents. Although France is a mere hop across the channel for UK holidaymakers, it can still seem like a space mission to those with more than one child. There are so many things to consider such as; finding the right child friendly accommodation and knowing which essential items to pack. Luckily, there are many child friendly holiday companies in France with websites that feature all the information you need to know. The following top 3 are highly recommended:
1. Pagel Child Friendly Holidays
Pagel’s emphasis on imaginative play for children, and the provision of a peaceful, tranquil environment for parents, is what sets them apart from other child friendly holiday providers. Based in the beautiful Lot department of Southern France, Pagel’s gite complex is fully equipped with everything parents need. Provisions for babies and toddlers include: wooden cots & linen, baby baths, walkers and gyms. Kids will love the magical activities, toys and games including a 10 metre outdoor Pirate ship. Pagel’s child proofed accommodation has been finished to an exacting standard.
Established in 1960, Domaine de Chalain is a family holiday favourite close to the Swiss border of Eastern France. It is a popular and very high quality camping experience, with child friendly chalets fitted out to a high specification. Visitors enjoy 30 hectares of wooded estate surrounded by cliffs and forests. Extensive provisions and facilities are on offer for parents with babies and toddlers. Activities for children include: archery; biathlon laser; sporting tournaments and crafts.
For parents seeking sun and sand on a lower budget, Les Écureuils offers just that together with a welcoming and fun environment for children. Their kids club is open in the morning for children aged 5 to 12 with indoor activities including: play-doe, make-up, and painting. Outside offers a water games sports area suited for babies and younger children too. This is 4 star camping and one of the best offerings on the French West Coast.
Family holidays to France needn’t be stressful and these top 3 child friendly holiday providers all go beyond the minimum requirements in terms of their facilities and activities for children, together with their saftey measures. Be sure to check out their websites above for more detail.
Mark Jones is a freelance travel writer with JHM.
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