Best Places to Visit in France with Family 

These best places to visit in France with family include beautiful destinations, family-friendly spots and fun cities, for you to enjoy with the whole family.

From action-packed city breaks to adventures in the mountains, exploring diverse landscapes and experiencing rich culture; France comes out a clear winner for family-friendly trips.

Alongside lots of direct flights, an excellent high-speed TGV network, plus ferry links and the EuroTunnel, you can easily reach France.

Best Places to Visit in France with Family 

Disneyland Paris

A trip to Disneyland Paris will bring the magic alive for the kids. This iconic theme park offers thrilling rides, enchanting parades and character meet-and-greets in an exciting setting.

For a Gallic feel, you must also try Parcha Asterix, only an hour away from Disneyland. Based on the famous cartoon character, the park has family rides, fireworks and a Roman vs Gaul contest in an arena.

Winter in the French Alps

The car-free French Alps resorts are a great draw with families with kids.The pistes are easy and there are plenty of ski schools in the villages that offer courses from 3-16 years of age.

Children will love the horse-drawn sleighs while the parents would enjoy skiing in the vast Portes du Soleil ski area.Non-skiers can enjoy husky sledding,electric snowmobiling or in an indoor pool.

There are high-end chalets available for rent,with catered/self-catered options with bed and breakfast, perfect for a family stay. You can book these with reputed ski agencies like Ski Vertigo.

The Museums

There are numerous family-friendly attractions in Paris of which The Louvre Museum is a must visit with its extensive collection of artifacts and arts.

Another fantastic spot for families is The Cite des Sciences et de L’Industrie which features scores of interactive exhibits and also a planetarium.

Paris

For the right mix of a brilliant family break, Paris with the kids will bring unmissable memories for everyone. From the Eiffel Tower and the Pompidou Center to a scenic boat ride on the Thames, Paris can be truly enchanting.

Add in pony rides and playgrounds at the Jardin du Luxembourg, a Ferris wheel ride at the Tuileries or even the beaches in summer, Paris has you covered for family fun.

Plus, there are ways you can visit Paris on a budget, if you want to plan an affordable trip and enjoy the many free things to do in Paris.

Strasbourg Christmas Market 

From munching on spiced star-shaped biscuits to sliding across skating rinks, kids will love the magical festive atmosphere of the Strasbourg Market. Established in 1570, the streets are well lit and shops intricately decorated; this is one of our favorite Christmas markets in Europe.

Apart from old-fashioned carousel rides, there are over 300 stalls selling food and drinks, toys, ornaments and decor pieces that look like the work of elves.

Camargue Coast 

The Camargue is located where the Rhone flows into the Mediterranean, a wild place with abundant animal life and migratory birds which the kids will thoroughly enjoy.

Kids will get a kick on meeting the local cowboys who rear bulls, or ride horses to spot birds at the Pont de Gau ornithological park.

Summer in the Alps

While the snowy months in the Alps are a family paradise,in summer when the slopes are green the surrounding hills come alive with sounds of excited children.

One great summer destination is Samoens, which has plenty of easy hikes around lakes and waterfalls. Kids can opt for pony rides, swim in the children’s outdoor pool or for the fearless clamber along the local via Ferrata.

Dordogne

Dordogne is located in the South of France and is not on every families tourist radar, but this hidden gem has more than a fair share of family oriented activities. There are mediaeval castles overlooking the Dordogne River and adventure parks that will wow kids.

Besides having some of the oldest cave paintings in Europe, Dordogne is home to some idyllic villages; where families can stay with locals for weeks to experience urban life.

Montpellier 

Montpellier with kids should not be overlooked on any trip to France as this student city is full of youthful vibe and universities aplenty. Children will adore the La Place de la Comedie, the town’s center square, said to be the prettiest in Europe.

Parents and the young ones will appreciate the Musee Fabre, an impressive museum featuring works from the Renaissance period to the present day. Take a break at the Montpellier Zoo, home to over 128 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and more

Nice

Located on the stunning Cote d’Azur, Nice is known for its Belle Epoque architecture, pristine beaches on the Mediterranean Sea and a great base for a family holiday to explore the surrounding areas.

Boasting 300 days of sunshine, some of the best activities for families here are walking the promenade and visiting the best playground in the world, the Promenade du Paillon. Before leaving, treat the kids at Fenocchio with an ice cream cone.

Normandy 

Normandy is a very important place, both for adults and children, to visit in France to learn some unforgettable lessons on World War II history, especially at the Caen Memorial Museum just before Normandy.

You must take a trip to each of the beaches which played an important role in the war namely, Omaha, Utah, Juno, Gold and Sword. Older children and adults will be overwhelmed at the cemetery, the resting place of almost 10,000 allied soldiers who lost their lives in the war.

ZooParc de Beauval

Whether you are an animal lover or not, a visit to France’s most  beautiful zoological park is a must with your family for endless fun.The zoo is home to as many as 5700 animals including rare giant pandas.

Besides,you can enjoy different animal shows with the kids and educational talks as well.The park has a number of bird species and holds regular bird shows to offer an unforgettable experience for the kids.

(Visit the zoo at least 30 minutes before opening time and book tickets in advance online to avoid long queues)

Tips for planning a trip to Paris with family

• Avoid the autoroute tolls and take the train instead as children under four can travel for free.
• Frequent travelers(27-59 years) get 30% discount and 60% upto three accompanying children(4-11 years)
• In Paris,kids under 4 travel free on public transport and half-price till 10 years of age 
• Buy travel insurance before travelling to this Schengen country as emergencies can arise anytime, especially with kids where financial protection is necessary.