Family and Lifestyle Blog
Travel and days out throughout the world, days out and hotel stays in the uk and France. Ideas of where to visit with children throughout the world
Futuroscope – Poiters Futuroscope is located in the department of Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 10 kilometres north of Poitiers, in the communes of Chasseneuil-du-Poitou and Jaunay-Clan. The Theme-Park is based upon multimedia, cinematographic Futuroscope and audio-visual techniques and boasts over 40 attractions for all ages and tastes. We went when our son was 4 and there was […] Read more…
La Grange Du Bost, Montagrier Not strictly camping but somewhere we have recently visited. La Grange Du Bost in Montagrier is an organic farm run that also provides glamping in the Dordogne. The farm is comprised of 20 hectares of woods, meadows and fields. It was once devoted to the organic breeding of laying hens […] Read more…
A couple of weeks ago we were treated to a weekend away by Feather Down. Feather Down is for everyone who enjoys a cosy setting on the campsite, but would also like the luxury and quality. You’ll experience the feeling that you’re camping and have the luxury of a proper bed, kitchen, […] Read more…
Provence is a region in southern France, famous for beautiful weather and unique, local goods. Here are some fun, relatively inexpensive things to do there. Provence stretches across southeastern France, encompasses rural farm towns rich in history, spacious lavender fields and the province even lays claim to a beautiful stretch of the Cote D’Azur. The […] Read more…
France is such a beautiful and varied country. We are very lucky to live in the South West in the Dordogne where we are surrounded by countryside wherever we go. Although it is stunning, I do want to try and visit other places in France too. With easy access from Germany, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, […] Read more…
Since we moved to a rural area in France, I have been wanting to get a bike. I know it is very stereotypical but I would love to bike down the lanes to the patisserie. I would love one of those retro looking bikes with a basket on the front, with Lucas cycling beside […] Read more…
Corfu is a picturesque Greek resort. Many tourists appreciate not only the beauty of the island but also the quality of service in hotels. There are no ancient antique temples and theatres. However, there are a large number of monuments of Byzantine architecture, Orthodox monasteries, and palaces. Corfu has incredibly picturesque landscapes. On the […] Read more…
Skiing is a lot of fun. There is something in the fresh mountain air that recharges your batteries and creates an overall sense of calmness and well being. These basic things are considered a pure luxury as they are missing from our day to day chaotic lives. When deciding on a holiday, most families think […] Read more…
A family day out that your children will never forget, the theatre is a fun-filled and educational experience which captures children’s imaginations and opens their minds in new, innovative ways. While London is bursting with exciting family shows, there is also a variety of family shows visiting Northern cities, such as Liverpool and Manchester, […] Read more…
One of the first places we visited in the summer was the beautiful village of Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne. It is classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France which means it is extraordinary as most of the villages in France are like picture postcards. It has been listed as a “Petites Cités de Caractère” […] Read more…