12 best resorts in France for families with children – which one to choose, photo, description, map
The life of brave musketeers, the secrets of the royal court, the mysterious inhabitant of the castle in the Iron Mask carried away children‘s fantasies into a distant world of romance and adventure. Every child dreamed and dreams of seeing him. Now this is easy to do: you need to visit the resorts of France with your parents to relax with children. At the same time, along with recovery, plunge into the atmosphere of an amazing country, get acquainted with its history. At any time of the year, the sea, sun, beaches, winter ski resorts provide excellent conditions for recreation for children and adults.
Cannes
The popular resort is located on the coast of Napul Bay. City of famous festivals, wealth, luxury. It is buried in picturesque thickets of beautiful plants, bright sun, inviting sea, and peaks of nearby mountains. Everything here is designed for fun, a relaxing holiday. Golden sandy beaches, easy entry into the water, snow-white yachts, modern entertainment on water and land. Comfortable children's slides, playgrounds, safe pools, water slides for kids, cafes, restaurants with national cuisine fill the resort's guests all day long.
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You can not refuse sightseeing trips to the surrounding area. For example, a boat trip to the mystical Lerins Islands, acquaintance with beautiful castles, palaces, visiting famous museums. The most popular beach areas are Inter Continental Carlton Beach, Plage du Martinez. The best time to travel to the resort with children is the period from May to October. Rooms of different levels are offered for accommodation in 100 hotels of the city. The most popular, convenient, located in the center of the resort is the Inter Continental Carlton Cannes 5 hotel.
Nice
The pearl of the Cote d'Azur has long been a special place for tourists from different countries. Healing air attracted people here to treat respiratory diseases. Modern children, unfortunately, have not become healthier than their peers of past centuries. Bronchitis, laryngitis, pneumonia appear in them along with visiting schools, kindergartens. In this case, the best option for recreation is a trip to the resort, which occupies the shores of the Bay of Angels and lurks at the foothills of the Alpes-Maritimes.
By the way, the first mass vacationers in Nice were the British and rich Russian aristocrats. One of the sights of the city is the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, built with the money of Nicholas II and is the property of Russia. Ideal infrastructure has made the resort the capital of the Cote d'Azur. There are elements of recreation for all ages. It is possible to conduct a medical examination, prescribe important procedures.
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In the coastal zone there is a huge number of comfortable hotels with restaurants and cafes. For lovers of outdoor activities, the services of professional sections for all types of water entertainment are offered. The city has many museums and art galleries. The Matisse Museum, for example, houses a large number of his works. Arriving in Nice in February, you can see the famous Carnival, which is not inferior in luxury to the Brazilian ones.
Saint Tropez
A small Provencal town on the Mediterranean coast of France is one of the most fashionable, elite resorts in the country. Long sandy beaches, pine groves adorn the Saint-Tropez peninsula. Luxurious villas of famous artists, actors, snow-white yachts of wealthy residents, modern hotels fill its entire territory. The impetus for this development of the city was the shooting of many famous films.
The necessary buildings appeared, a unique infrastructure of the resort was formed for recreation, including with children of any age. The best beach areas are Cap Camaras Bon Teras, Cap St. Tropez, Tahiti-Plage Cap St. Pierre. All beaches have conditions for windsurfing, yachting, water skiing, and participation in sea trips. The five kilometers of the Pampelonne coastline are world famous as a topless area for vacationers.
You can also swim in the cozy hotel pools. There are many water attractions, play areas for young children, sports grounds. Luna Park is open during the summer. There are many restaurants and cafes in the city. Catering is no problem. Children are happy to visit the Butterfly House with the largest collection in Europe, the Maritime Museum on the territory of the fortress of the 16th century with exhibits of weapons and ancient ships.
Biarric
The city, which arose on the site of the village of whalers, stands on the ocean coast, surrounded by the Bay of Biscay. A majestic lighthouse separates the Silver sandy coasts from cozy beaches hidden among the cliffs of the Pyrenees approaching the water. No wonder the symbol of the city is the Rock of the Holy Virgin with an interesting history. Among the numerous beach areas, Grand Plage, Miramar, Milady, Marbella, Port Vieux, Côte des Basques are popular. The resort has several health resorts.
The healing technology includes thalassotherapy sessions, various types of massages, procedures with mineral water. It is brought from the local sources of Brisk. Ocean air filled with iodine, sand, sun, sea baths help to get the necessary healing. For families with small children, there are comfortable swimming pools and safe entertainment on the water. The waves of the Atlantic Ocean helped create a famous surfing center in the resort. In autumn, only professional athletes can defeat them. At this time, the annual surf festival takes place here.
Grave
Huge beaches (there are two of them in the city), the absence of high waves in the English Channel, the proximity of the mighty Atlantic Ocean make it possible to spend an excellent family vacation here. A comfortable recreation area, SPA centers, numerous playgrounds, entertainment for adults and older children provide a different type of recreation here.
Fans of vigorous activity can master the racing track, compete on the golf course, visit the skate park, yacht club, and go water skiing. Vacationers show particular interest in learning to ride. Cabourg is a popular equestrian center of the country. From spring to late autumn, exciting races take place at the city hippodrome. It is offered to watch them from comfortable stands, sitting at the tables of restaurants during the day and at night.
You can stay in the famous Grand Hotel, built in the 19th century. Now it is a restored architectural structure with a modern recreation infrastructure. Next to it, the well-groomed streets of the city begin. The embankment, built in 1887, is named after Marcel Proust, who regularly rested here from 1907 to 1914. On it you can meet famous movie stars during the annual film festival of romantic films “Days of Romance in Cabourg.
Mandelieu-la-Napoule
An unusual palette of landscapes, beauties of the Cote d'Azur froze in the small town of Mandelieu-la-Napoule. A regal combination of golf course greens, mimosa golds and bright blue waves of the Mediterranean Sea surrounds the sandy coastal strips of secluded bays. The resort specializes in active recreation. These include sailing (the city has the status of a sailing center), golf. Some golf clubs are famous all over the world. In the bays there are two sea and three river ports with convenient parking for 13,000 yachts.
Along with fun activities such as windsurfing, diving, yachting, water skiing competitions, you can ride horses or walk through the beautiful surroundings. For families with children, the resort provides all the conditions. After splashing in the sea or in the children's pool, it's nice to take a tour of the ancient castle of La Napoule. Listen to its history and admire the famous mimosa plantations, which have become a symbol of the city.
Dinar
The resort is one of the popular holiday destinations in France. It offers not only a fascinating beach holiday, but also numerous thalassotherapy wellness treatments in modern medical centers. The city is considered the best balneological resort in Europe. Having paid 100 €, the vacationer has the right to spend the whole day in the center.
Turkish and Finnish baths are at his service. Swimming pool with jacuzzi, water cannons with underwater massage. The resort uses technologies for healing algae, silt from the seabed. There are separate areas for children to relax. The city has several great beaches. One of them (Ecluse Beach) adjoins the central part of the city.
You can recognize him by the original monument to director Hitchcock. The beach area is surrounded by old Victorian villas. In the luxurious buildings of the villa “Evgenia” there is a museum with exhibits telling the history of the city. Climbing up the mountains, you can see the interesting abbey of the Middle Ages Mont Saint Michel. A calm, measured rhythm of life allows you to have a good rest at the resort with the whole family.
La Baule
The famous resort town is located in the southern region of Brittany in the Pays of the Loire region. 50 golden sand beaches stretch along the coast of the Bay of Biscay. Everywhere you feel the power of the ocean. As if its natural power fills the human body and makes it possible to have a good rest. You can conquer its waves on skis, board, get acquainted with underwater inhabitants, swim calmly, ride snow-white yachts.
In the evening, it's time to walk along the beautiful alleys of numerous parks, taste delicious dishes in a cozy restaurant. The resort has become famous for the work of large thalassotherapy centers. One of them is located on the territory of the Royal Hotel and attracts for the treatment of back pain, fatigue, depression, overweight patients, craving for smoking.
In the center of “Thalasso Baule-les-Pins” there is a sea pool, hydromassage devices, baths, saunas. It has mastered recovery programs for bone diseases in people of any age. The healing atmosphere of the maritime city is complemented by artificial pine plantations on a large coastal area. This was done by the country to protect against the invasion of the sands, which made the resort a cozy, privileged recreation area.
Arkashon
The modern resort, located in the Arcachon Gulf of the Atlantic Ocean, is characterized by important climatic advantages. They are formed by clear water, pine forests, sea air, huge sand dunes, an abundance of sun. Natural beauty is complemented by parks, well-groomed lawns, bright flower beds, architectural masterpieces, and long walking boulevards.
In parallel, they stretch snow-white stripes of beaches. Recreation areas are not equipped according to the standard type of beaches. Vacationers come here with their belongings. You can swim right at the foot of the sandy mountain, 130 m high. It is called the largest European Dune de Pyla. The entrance to the water is gentle, safe for children. Waves are rare.
The development of the resort is associated with the discovery of the Sainte-Anne des Abatilles mineral spring and the approval of the city's status as an oyster capital. Since then, wealthy people have come here to rest at any time of the year. The city became a famous balneological resort in the 19th century. Numerous procedures in modern health resorts are used in the treatment of many diseases. The atmosphere of the ocean, the aroma of pine forests complement the effectiveness of the treatment.
Sulak-sur-Mer
The resort is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in the Aquitaine region. This is a real paradise for lovers of idle pastime, connoisseurs of architectural masterpieces, lovers of modern water entertainment. Cozy hotels, luxurious restaurants, shopping centers, excursion offers provide ample opportunities for life and activities of interest. A popular recreation area of the city is the huge central beach.
Emerald ocean waves wash it for a length of about 7 km. You can comfortably lie down on the velvet sand, breathe in the healing air of the pine and the sea. Ride on water skis, catamarans. You can swim not only in the ocean, but also in comfortable pools. There are various health and entertainment programs for children. The city has preserved about 500 luxurious villas, the Basilica of Our Lady, built in the XII century and included in the list of UNESCO monuments.
Porticcio
In a small provincial village in the southern part of the island of Corsica, it is proposed to spend an excellent resort vacation. The popular recreation area is famous for its snow-white beaches, emerald sea in ecologically clean bays. Every year, the coastal recreation areas of the resort confirm the honorary title of “Blue Flag”. Along with a lazy beach holiday, it is proposed to take part in active entertainment on the water: ride water skis, take boat trips, sink to the seabed, play plenty of sports games on land.
Cozy hotels, treatments in thalassotherapy centers, acquaintance with the peculiarities of Corsican cuisine. Together with children, you can take a fascinating tour of the birthplace of Napoleon. Mild and warm climate, sea air, comfortable and safe swimming pools with water slides, playgrounds, entertainment programs, special medical health technologies make it possible to spend an effective family vacation here.
Ayachcho
A resort where negative temperatures are not recorded. The minimum value in winter was +40С. Eternal summer, sun, gentle sea. During the day it is very hot here, and in the evenings the square, the embankment, the streets of the city are filled with music and fun. September is the best time to visit the resort. The temperature of coastal waters is 29 picturesque beaches, decorating turquoise bays, majestic rock walls. On any of them you can take part in active entertainment on the water. The necessary equipment will be provided by rental services.
The infrastructure of the resort includes all the necessary elements for families with children. It is interesting to take part in excursions to the places where Napoleon lived. In the city, squares, streets, fountains, parks, hotels, monuments are named after him. During the walks, it is suggested to visit the ancient Catholic churches, the remains of the ancient citadel, the palaces of the old city (the capital of Corsica). You can come to the resort by ship. He comes here 4 times a day.