From Paris to Châtres, France delights families with art, history, and delicious cuisine.
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Mont Saint-Michel with Kids: Our Family Adventure Approaching Mont Saint-Michel with the children · Scene from our film (30 sec) ▶Watch scene from our film 30 sec Muted · Tap for sound Playback isn’t available here. Open the full film on Vimeo ↗ Watch the full film on Vimeo Mont Saint-Michel, this amazing French landmark
Paris Catacombs With Kids: An Underground Adventure You Won’t Forget Last updated: October 27, 2026. This update checks current Catacombs routes, tickets, and access guidance while preserving the family’s visit story. Date information added October 28, 2026. Our original family video: 7 Million Skeletons – 7Wayfinders in Paris. The title is from our original video;
If you’re already exploring Paris, it’s absolutely worth making the short trip out to Versailles with your kids. It’s grand, it’s gorgeous, and it’s like stepping straight into a real-life fairy tale. But let’s be honest—massive palaces and little ones don’t always go hand-in-hand without a little planning. Living in Portugal and traveling part-time with
The Eiffel Tower has long inspired francophiles and world travelers alike — it’s one of those iconic sights that never loses its magic. It instantly brings Paris to mind, standing tall as the city’s most beloved landmark. Who hasn’t had a poster of this symbol on their wall or on a mug at some time?!
Tips to the Best Holiday in Strasbourg, France Last updated: October 27, 2026. This update corrects the 2026 Strasbourg market schedule and current location and access details; the family visit account is historical. Date information added October 28, 2026. First published December 18, 2024. Our family memories below come from the earlier Christmas-market guide; prices
Christmas Markets in Bordeaux With Kids: Our Family Stop Last updated: October 19, 2026. Added the tram and longer Bordeaux films and clarified the distinction between the indoor food-market stop and the Christmas market. Market and planning guidance was reviewed October 18, 2026. Date information added October 30, 2026. Our Bordeaux Christmas-market memory · Full
French Pyrenees With Kids: Grand Tourmalet and Pic du Midi Last updated: October 17, 2026. Updated ski-area and summit-visit distinctions, access and ticket guidance, and winter-activity safety information. Our family trip remains a past experience. Date information added October 30, 2026. Our French Pyrenees family trip: Grand Tourmalet, Pic du Midi, and farmhouse stay ·
11 French Châteaus In The Loire Valley You Must Visit With Kids During The Holidays Last updated: October 24, 2026. Updated château history and visitor details, seasonal event and activity qualifications, garden access and ticket guidance, accommodation-location corrections, and context for our earlier holiday visit. Date information added October 30, 2026. Christmas at Cheverny ▶Watch
For those who wish to immerse themselves into French culture and experience true gothic beauty, a visit to Chartres, just outside of Paris, should be high on the list. Chartres, while relatively small at around 50,000 residents only, can still make you feel like you are walking around a French postcard. The town boasts quaint
European Christmas Markets with Kids: 10 Family Tips Our family’s Riquewihr Christmas market visit in France · Full film (5 min 41 sec) ▶Watch full film 5 min 41 sec Muted · Tap for sound Playback isn’t available here. Open the full film on Vimeo ↗ Watch the full film on Vimeo As a full-time
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