Where to holiday in France

[Andyk]

Looking to have a week away with the family in France end of July and looking for ideas. Can't cost a fortune, has to be stuff to do with my two boys, we usually drive down to La Rouchelle but not looking to travel that far this time. Up to 3 hours max once of the boat. Ideally staying in a cottage but don't mind the static caravan sites if the right location. Thanks in advance.

 

[daverichardson]

Dordogne is v.nice with plenty of river/lake stuff for the lads to do
but more than 3 hours away

 

[CatmanV2]

Personally we always used to love Normandy. Great scenery, and, of course, the D-Day exhibitions. Particularly relevant this year.

C

 

[Ebenezer]

Might cost a bit more but look at Corsica. It's utterly gorgeous and the beaches/rivers are lovely. Google Fangu river and see what a fantastic time can be had! My kids loved the place.
Eb

 

[conaero]

Saumur is a lovely part of the world, I would research that. It’s an hour South of Le Mans so you have the Museum there. Zoo in La Fleche the rest of your time exploring Chateau’s and rivers. Also a lake at La Fleche with beach. Bernay stop over on the way down or way back, stunning place.

 

[Andyk]

Thanks all, will look into...I know I said three hours but if it was 4 it would be OK...

 

[Felonious Crud]

I'd avoid Le Lude in mid-June...

It's a hike, but the Ardeche is wonderful. Good kayaking. As others have said, the Cherbourg peninsula is great, and don't overlook Brittany.

 

[conaero]

Thanks all, will look into...I know I said three hours but if it was 4 it would be OK...

Le Havre to Bernay, an hour, Bernay to Le Mans an hour, Saumur about an hour further down.

 

[GeoffCapes]

Le Havre to Bernay, an hour, Bernay to Le Mans an hour, Saumur about an hour further down.

All depends on what you are driving and who you're with.

 

[philw696]

You won't get much better than where I live mate around the Mayenne in Pays de la Loire just Stunning and so Peaceful now the SM lot back home

 

[Contigo]

Listen to Phil he knows and Laval is lovely. Personally I like the Cote D'Azur but it's bloody pricey !

 

[GeoffCapes]

Listen to Phil he knows and Laval is lovely. Personally I like the Cote D'Azur but it's bloody pricey !

Laval is lovely, but some of the offerings in the local pubs are a bit dodgy.....

 

[Doctor Houx]

Why not soak up the Le Mans atmosphere and rent our apartment (sleeps 4) right opposite the world famous "Hotel de France" in La Chartre sur le Loir? We can do great rates outside of the race weeks, and there is plenty to do other than motor racing related. Local vinyards, cycling and walking etc. As Conaero mentions, beautiful Samur and Chinon are close as is the Zoo at La Fleche.

Only 4 hours from Calais or just 2-3 hours from La Harvre, Cherbourg, St Malo etc.

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[Felonious Crud]

Laval is lovely, but some of the offerings in the local pubs are a bit dodgy.....

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Yeah, but you earned a few extra euros.

 

[mjheathcote]

Was going to suggest Biarritz, but a bit longer than 3 hours drive!
Easyjet now fly into Biarritz however, and you could always take the ferry to Northern Spain instead.
Love it down there.

 

[safrane]

Given the family will be driving from Wales I can understand the 3 hour limit esp with kids.

 

[alfatwo]

This is what I like, Menton

Her in doors dads lovely old gaff!

Dave

 

[Wack61]

This is what I like, Menton

Her in doors dads lovely old gaff!

Dave
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Cough , has none of it rubbed off

 

[alfatwo]

I'm the one who wares the overalls and occasionally drivers an old Maser 3200GT
He on the other hand as just bought a brand new Lamborghini Aventador SV for his daughter to smoke about in wiliest on her 3 month annual sojourn the south of France!

Dave

 

[Felonious Crud]

I'm the one who wares the overalls and occasionally drivers an old Maser 3200GT
He on the other hand as just bought a brand new Lamborghini Aventador SV for his daughter to smoke about in wiliest on her 3 month annual sojourn the south of France!

Dave

Does she have a younger sister? Or maybe a niece. Actually, perhaps a daughter?