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- Top reasons to visit Northern France with your family in summer 2018
The summer holidays are the perfect time to take a break, slow down and reconnect with the kids. Here in northern France we’ve picked out the best experiences that allow kids to enjoy themselves and learn at the same time – and for you to join in with them!
Driving the western route (A16/A28) between Calais and Bordeaux/Northern Spain?
Nausicaà and Cycling at Les Deux Caps
Why you’ll love this:
– For the opportunity to educate the kids about marine ecology and preservation at the largest aquarium in Europe
– For the wonderful cycling on the safe trails of the Grand Site des Deux Caps nature reserve
– For the chance to play on the fine sand of Boulogne-sur-Mer’s beach
Fête du Flobart, Wissant
Why you’ll love this:
– Because the kids will learn about French culture and heritage while you spend time as a family at this festival celebrating a traditional local fishing boat
– For the chance to discover the little fishing village of Wissant in its setting between two superb headlands: Cap Gris Nez and Cap Blanc Nez
A Weekend Break Package in Boulogne
Why you’ll love this:
- For the opportunity to stay in a superior room for 4 on a half-board basis (not including drinks)
- For the fact it includes 4 tickets to Nausicaà aquarium
- Because it also embraces a meal at a seafood restaurant
The Somme Bay by Bike and Steam Train
Why you’ll love this:
– Because you’ll impress the kids by loading your bikes on a real steam train
– To take advantage of the safe cycle paths that run alongside one of the world’s most beautiful bays
– Because you will see salt-marsh sheep in their natural habitat
- For the opportunity to wander the flower-lined streets of the pretty village of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Fêtes Guillaume, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Why you’ll love this:
– Because its a great way to educate kids about French history: it was from this pretty French village that William the Conqueror set out to take control of England
- To discover the encampment with historic reenactments, the medieval market, the concerts and the street entertainers
A Family Gite Stopover
Why you’ll love this:
- For the convenience of staying in self-catering property handy for the A16
- For the onsite animals and nature galore - a delight for kids
– For the enclosed parking
Taking the central routes (A1/A20) to northern Spain, Perpignan and Toulouse?
Park Asterix and ‘Camelot’
Why you’ll love this:
- To enjoy a theme park with 40 rides and attractions perfect for kids and adults alike
- For a family adventure that includes a visit to Pierrefonds Castle, the set of the BBC’s Merlin
Festival des Forêts, Compiègne
Why you’ll love this:
- For the chance to spend family time together amidst the natural decor of some of France’s most stunning forests
– To introduce kids to classical music at concerts designed specially for young audiences
A B&B Stay Near ‘Camelot’
Why you’ll love this:
– For the spacious family suite
- Because your host Marie has everything you need for children and babies, from a highchair and changing table to toys.
- For the children's meals and vegetarian menus, available by request
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