BEACHES
Around Aix-en-Provence there are so many breathtaking beaches to visit with kids. I often pinch myself because I have this luck to be living in the Provence. These moments occur especially when I am on one of the beautiful beaches in the surroundings of Aix-en-Provence. Well ok, I need to drive some miles, but then my children and I are on one of these magnificent spots. There are so many beaches to go to, but I have selected some beaches for you that are great to go to with kids. You can start by dreaming away at the pictures...
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Cassis
To visit this wonderful beach village in the Provence famous for its calanques, is always a good idea. I hope to let you dream away with this article and make you enthusiastic to visit Cassis with kids. The drive towards Cassis is already enchanting. Windy roads take you along vineyards and give you a glimpse of the Mediterranean Sea. The best thing is to come early so you will find a spot in one the paid parkings. Our favorite (but of course not cheap) one is Mimosa. In the months February and March there is a beautiful Mimosa tree flowering here and besides it’s well located for a visit of…
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La Camargue
In the South-west of the Provence you find the beautiful natural park called La Camargue. It is a flat and raw landscape, you really experience being in the wilderness. Would you like to visit the Camargue with kids? You are more than right. In this blog I will give you some kid-friendly recommendations, like visiting flamingos, making a boat trip or going to a large beach. If you are lucky, you will spot some beautiful wild Camargue horses. Parc Ornithologique Pont de Gau Ever since the fifties, the Camargue holds this beautiful little park where you can admire birds. All types of pretty birds have found their home here. The…
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Carry-le-Rouet
When in Aix-en-Provence during summertime, you will probably want to cool down too. There is no better place to do so then the beach. This article is about a nice beach on the Côte Bleue, a beach near Aix-en-Provence. The place is called Carry-le-Rouet, a very pleasant beach village to visit all year long. Carry-le-Rouet has several areas, in my humble opinion the area of Plage du Rouet is the most interesting to visit with (smaller) children. Beach You can park right next to the beach, behind the sailing club. The sandy beach is not very large, though it has a beautiful view on the gorgeous azure sea. Along the…
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Sanary sur Mer
This blog is actually not only an ode to Sanary sur Mer, but here I describe so much more to discover around this beautiful village. I am sure you will get enthusiastic about spending a day or more with kids around this provençal coast area. It is a wonderful coast to explore with kids thanks to its beautiful long beaches, famous market as well as islands and climbing park in the area. The most beautiful market When you live in, or visit the Provence, Sanary sur Mer is just so beautiful that it is really worth a visit. The little town is wonderful to stroll with your kids. Sanary sur…
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La Ciotat
La Grande Plage at La Ciotat could be a beach you would want to avoid during weekends and holidays. It can be very crowded over there. But when you have the luxury to visit La Ciotat on a quiet moment, it is a nice Mediterranean kid-friendly spot (especially because of other another factor, see below…). La Ciotat its beaches are a combination of rocks and sand and the beautiful seawater keeps being shallow for lots of meters. The beach itself is very narrow though, that’s why it can be packed with sun lovers. A factor that it is very comfortable is that the beach has several restaurants where you can…
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Plage de Sainte Croix
Visiting the Provence means you have to make a tour to one of the beautiful beaches along the Côte Bleue. A perfect and stunning beach for kids is Plage de Sainte Croix in Martigues. Sooo pretty! Just like the whole Côte Bleue, Plage de Sainte Croix is blessed with the breathtaking azure blue seawater. Oooh, every time I dip in I am so stunned by the colors and the fact that I can see the seabed beneath me. The thing that makes Plage de Sainte Croix so great for children, is the fact that it has white sand. A lot of beaches around have got a rocky structure. For kids…
