The key to a successful and enjoyable family holiday lies in two things – simplicity and entertainment. So here are 10 Places in France Perfect for a Family Holiday. NB: This post has been created in collaboration with Brittany Ferries. First of all, it needs to be quick, easy and enjoyable to get wherever it …
Our review of the ferry journey from Portsmouth to Cherbourg in France with Brittany Ferries
After a very busy and chaotic start to the year my wife and I decided that during the May half term we’d take our three children (age 6, 4, and 2) for a break to France to explore the Normandy Coastline. We choose to the La Vallée campsite with Eurocamp as our base for the …
Did you know there are Eurocamp Sites NOT in France? I was recently chatting to someone who asked me whether I knew there were Eurocamp sites in places like Italy nowadays. I said I did know that and was actually a little surprised to find out that it wasn’t something everyone knew. However when I …
Here are 8 of the Best Eurocamp Sites for Families in Northern & Central France When faced with the Eurocamp website though and over 190 parcs in 10 European countries, including family favourites France, Spain and Italy. Where do you choose? Which Eurocamp Sites are best for families? Which Eurocamp Sites are best for Families in Northern & Central France? I have linked into …
Here are 7 of the Best Eurocamp Sites for Families wanting a camping holiday in Southern France. When faced with the Eurocamp website though and over 190 parcs in 10 European countries, including family favourites France, Spain and Italy. Where do you choose? Which Eurocamp Sites are best for families wanting a camping holiday in France? Which …
So which are the Best Eurocamp sites for families? Eurocamp was a firm family favourite when I was growing up. I have fond memories of long drives down through France to get to a site, the excitement of finding our tent or our caravan, of kids clubs and trips to the Boulangerie for breakfast, and of …
On our trip to Brittany in August we took the slow ferry to France from Portsmouth to Caen and the quick ferry back from Cherbourg to Portsmouth here is what we thought of both options. We haven’t done Ferries since the kids were born. In fairness I haven’t taken a ferry since 1997 and a …
I went a couple of Eurocamp holidays before my husband and I had children. Both times we went to Southwest France, and both the campsites were a short walk to the beach. I really enjoyed the flexibility of being able to eat out or cook for yourself in France. French dining can be a bit …
My husband and I both experienced numerous Eurocamp holidays when we were growing up. His family stayed in the tents; my family tended to go with Eurocamp Independent, as we had a caravan. When we discussed our experiences we found that we that our fondest memories were of the kids clubs, swimming pools and meeting …
For many travellers, Plymouth is often seen as little more than a transport hub for connecting ferry services to France. As such, the most the average traveller gets to see of the city is the odd pub or fast food outlet in the vicinity of the ferry port. Which is something of a shame, as …
When planning our holiday in France, we wanted to be somewhere within easy reach of Disneyland, Paris and the Somme region for day trips, we wanted somewhere with plenty of room for our three active boys and we wanted it on a very tight budget. Looking at the various options just to the North of …
Heading to the continent with teenagers in-tow treads that very fine line between nerve-wracking and terrifying. And not just the continent either – pretty much any holiday where you’ll be expected to entertain older kids or adolescents. Get it right and you’re looking at fun-filled family memories to last a lifetime. Get it wrong and …
Our DFDS ferry is booked and my Mini Travellers are excitedly ticking off their holiday countdown in preparation for their holidays. So if you are driving to France this Summer here is what you need to know! We are taking our car with us so we can really explore the area. I’ve been doing a …