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Day trips less than an hour from Paris
Looking for things to do less than an hour from Paris, without spending half the day in transport? Good news: around the capital, there’s plenty to keep you busy, whatever your children’s ages, all within sixty minutes of your place of residence. A theme park in the morning, a chateau in the afternoon, a forest to stretch your legs… and…
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Organising a long weekend in Paris: our 3- to 4-day itinerary
Paris in three or four days is pretty much the perfect format. Long enough to feel like a proper break, but short enough that you don’t spend your whole stay rushing from one landmark to another. In 3 days, you can already see the essentials; with 4, you can slow down, fit in an unusual evening, an exhibition and, why…
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The best amusement parks in France
Thrills, immersion in worlds as varied as they are exciting, big shows and emotions to share with friends or family, that’s what amusement parks and theme parks promise. But which one should you choose? In this article, I put together a selection of the best amusement parks in France, along with a few criteria to help you decide! Check out…
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12 weekend getaways less than 2 hours from Paris
Looking for family weekend getaway ideas within 2 hours of Paris? Less than 2 hours from Paris, there are plenty of easy-to-reach destinations that are great for all and perfect for a break from the everyday. Nature, heritage, fun activities: these spots offer the ideal setting for a short trip with family or friends. In this article, you’ll discover 12…
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The best amusement parks in Paris and the surrounding area
Looking for an amusement park or theme park in the Paris region? You’re in the right place! In this article, we present the best amusement parks in Paris and its surroundings. Whether you’re travelling as a family with young children or teens, as a couple, or with friends, you’ll find something to make for great moments together! We break down…
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Visiting Puy du Fou with family: my tips for making the most of it
Puy du Fou needs no introduction, and we're always happy to go back with the kids! This multi-award-winning international show park has blown us away once again. This time we went as an extended family: three generations marvelling together over a weekend.
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The 5 best water parks in France for families
Ask my kids what their favourite day of our round-the-world trip was, and they'll tell you without a moment's hesitation: Sunday 1 December, at the Aquapark in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Yes, really… Here are the 5 best water parks in France for a family day out.
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3 days in the Périgord Noir with family
Last week, we spent a few days in the Dordogne. I had already wandered the streets of Bergerac and Sarlat when my brother lived in the region, but I didn’t remember much. As for my husband, born and raised in the Landes, he only had a vague memory of family visits to Périgueux. And yet, everyone knows the Dordogne is…