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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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10 refreshing spots for kids
Wow, that heat! I am writing this blog while the temperature is rising towards the 40 degrees. With summer holidays coming up you will have your kids at home and bouncing off the walls in this heat. Or you are happily celebrating your holidays in the Provence. You will probably be searching for some refreshing spots to cool down kids. Here I have some kid-friendly cool spots for you, all written in a hurry now, but hopefully this is a very usefull list! Parc Gilbert Vilers, Aix-en-Provence During summer this parc is perfect for the little ones. There is a big water play area where the kids can run around…
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Le Four sous le Platane, Aix
If you are looking for a kid-friendly restaurant in Aix-en-Provence, Le Four sous le Platane is a good option with kids in summertime. Or during spring or fall, as Aix-en-Provence has this perfect climate that makes it very attractive to sit on a terrace. It is located on a cute little square in the centre of Aix, not so far away from the fountain of La Rotonde. Finding a spot on the terrace of Place des Tanneurs, just gives you the idea as if you are on of the locals. Away from the touristy crowds on the Cours Mirabeau and in a wonderful Aixois setting. The menu Le Four sous…
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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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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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Wanted Burger
Just a few minutes from where we live, we discovered a great outdoor family restaurant. This treasure is called Wanted Burger, situated in the ‘campagne’ (countryside) of Aix-en-Provence. The restaurant is actually an old bus, that is transformed in a kitchen and even a few indoor seats. You would actually want to sit outside, I will tell you why. Le food Your child will love this place, and so will you! Wanted Burger serves, what’s in a name, delicious hamburgers in a wide variety of styles. Like the Sheriff Burger for instance, or a vegetarian version. The fries are home made, so does that make them a slightly bit healthier?…
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Planetarium Peiresc
Next to the nice Parc Saint Mitre you can find the Planetarium of Aix-en-Provence. Planetarium Peiresc is not an observatory, but more a pedagogic place where kids can learn all about stars, planets and satellites. Due to our experience, I would really recommend you to visit this kid-friendly planetarium. On Wednesdays and Saturdays as well as during kids holidays, the planetarium organizes workshops adapted to kids. There are even workshops created for different age groups. We visited a special about ‘robots in space’, where we were explained not only about satellites, but we also got an explanation about the stars around us from the perspective of Aix-en-Provence. The very enthusiastic…
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LUMA, Arles
Already at the first glimpse of this building, my kids were attracted. This magnificent architectural shiny tower has only been open since a few months. Inspired by the art of Van Gogh during his stay in and around Arles, the American architect Frank Gehry made a new icon for Arles. A beautiful modern contrast with the Roman history of the city. It is also a great museum for kids because… this is a museum with a slide. LUMA has an object that disguises as art, but is in fact a super fast slide. Kids above 1m10 can experience their best time up here, and wow, the slide goes fast. Dizzy…
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Hiking l’Étang de la Bonde
In the wonderful green Luberon there is this beautiful lake, called l’Étang de la Bonde. This lake is situated nearby the village of La Motte d’Aigues. You can make a great hike with kids along the lake. We made the hike with our two kids in the fall, which offered us awing views on a beautiful landscape. The type of vegetation will give you beautiful colors all year long though. The fresh air also prevented our kids from complaining about the heat. In our case, to make a hike with our little ones, we have to create perfect conditions to get them enthusiastic ;-). This hike along l’Étang de la…
