TRAVEL
It sounds foolish to create a 'travel' page on my blog about the Provence with kids. Still, I have met lots of people who, just like me, profit from the school holidays to discover more of France. So I describe some of our coolest trips outside of the Provence, maybe you find some great input for your next travel with kid. Still I have to warn you... don't quit the Provence for too lang. I am sure you will miss this most beautiful part of France.
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Top 5 family friendly ski resorts
Are you and your family lovers of skiing and other snow play? Then this might be an interesting blog for you. As a proud new resident of the Provence, I am impressed with the easy access of the French Alpes. From Aix-en-Provence to the nearest ski station, it only takes us a drive of 2 hours. I will hand you some great options to visit family friendly ski resorts in the Alpes. As our lovestory began on the slopes of Austria, my husband and I consider our kids learning to ski, is just as important as learning to ride a bike! 1. Les Orres It was only at the end…
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From Provence to Paris
As some of you reading this blog, you might have just moved from Paris to the beautiful South of France. For every other parent, like me, that is new in France or just haven’t travelled yet to Paris with kids, this might be an interesting article for you. Paris with kids, now that is a cool experience! Travelling When traveling from Aix-en-Provence to Paris with kids, it is just perfect to take the TGV. The parking is easy, the train takes you only 3 hours and it is a cool experience for kids. Though surprisingly my children considered the metro the very best traveling experience. When we talk about Paris,…
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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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Gorges du Verdon
The Provence keeps surprising me. The area is so rich of culture, food, wine and nature. Take the gorgeous Gorges du Verdon. Last year we were lucky to explore this region with a group of friends as we all got together on a camping site in Gréoux-les-Bains. The scenery of canyons that were carved by the Verdon is absolutely amazing and a must see when you are around. Let me give you some tips to explore the Gorges du Verdon with kids. Lac de Sainte-Croix There are several lakes and gorges to admire, but Lac de Sainte-Croix is by far the biggest one. It is as if you’re looking at…
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Carcassonne, Occitanie
With big enthusiasm I can tell you about a fun trip (outside the Provence) we had last fall. My kids still talk excitedly about our stay in the ‘cabin in the wood’. We booked a 3 day stay at Les cabanes dans les bois in Carcassonne. Lovers of medieval times must have heard about this town, it is also a very popular board game. Let me tell you some more about our kid-friendly stay in the woods. A cabin in the woods If you are looking for a slightly different holiday accomodation and love to be in the woods… Search no more, I’d recommend this lovely little park where the…
