Explore France's Culture & History
You can’t go far in France without stumbling across a building or historical site that reminds you of the country’s rich cultural heritage. And even your kids will enjoy learning about its history, architecture, art and geography when they see the amazing buildings and scenery in real life – much more exciting than a schoolbook! |
If you’re on holiday at our Domaine de Litteau campsite in Normandy, don’t miss the nearby beaches where British, Canadian and American armies carried out the largest military operation in history: D-Day. On 6 June, 1944, the Allies finally gained a foothold in France – a major turning point in World War II. Kids will love checking out battle remains, while the museums and monuments will help you answer all their questions… |
Magical Castles in Brittany & the Loire Valley
Just a little further south – and an ideal stop-off if you’re driving down to our Brittany campsite Domaine de Kerlann – is Mont-Saint-Michel. This rocky island is home to an 11th-century abbey that seems to float in the air like a magic castle at high tide. Climb up the winding streets and see if you can find the section of the abbey nicknamed The Marvel because it’s so high and carefully balanced.
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If you’re staying at one of our holiday parks in Charente-Maritime – La Pignade, Les Charmettes or Bonne Anse Plage – see who’s the fittest member of the family by climbing some of the lighthouses (phares in French) off its coast. |
An unmissable day trip from our Lac des Rêves campsite in the Languedoc is to Nîmes. The kids (and older Horrible Histories fans) will love exploring the 53 watchtowers and fortifications of this medieval walled city – you can even tour a 12th-century fortress, Château Comtal! In the region there is also the medieval town of Béziers, just a short drive from La Carabasse and Les Sables du Midi. Further along the Mediterranean coast, the region of PACA (Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur) is renowned for its perched medieval villages which appear to be built into the rock. The Roman influence looms large in the region and Fréjus, home to our Le Montourey holiday park, is even home to an amphitheatre which was built in the 1st Century. |