Luxury Family Holidays in France

From the iconic architecture of Paris to the sun-drenched Riviera, the crisp mountain air of the Alps to its magnificent chateaux, France has a reputation for elegance, beauty and romance. But France also holds a strong appeal for luxury family holidays.

In Paris children will love exploring the wide boulevards, watching street entertainers from sprawling pavement cafes, playing in verdant Parisian parks, and getting creative in museums.

Self-drive tours are a wonderful way of exploring the diverse country together, experiencing the lives of French kings in grand chateaux, staying in zoos and discovering new and rare animals, and getting sticky fingers sampling French patisseries at vibrant markets.

For beaches, the Cote d’Azur features stunning sands and secluded coves, ideal for exploring on a private yacht. Active families will adore the healthy mountain air and magnificent views of the Alps, whether skiing in winter or walking and cycling in summer.

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The Louvre museum pyramid at sunset in Paris, France,

From $3,450 pp

Family Adventures in France

Paris

  • Visit three of the Loire Valley’s most beautiful castles: Chateau Chambord, Chateau d’Amboise and Chateau Chenonceau
  • Enjoy dinner at Chateau d’Amboise
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed site of Mont Saint-Michel
  • Discover Monet’s home in Giverny and visit the Impressionist Museum
  • Cruise along the River Seine, Paris, on a private yacht

When to go:

J F M A M J J A S O N D
ideal length 9 nights
Lavender field in Provence France

From $3,680 pp

Beauty of Provence

Provence

  • Stroll through the picturesque village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence

  • Visit the Maeght Foundation with its collections of paintings, drawings and sculptures

  • Relax on one of France’s most famed beaches in St Tropez

  • Wander the International Perfume Museum and gardens of Grasse

  • Discover Palace of the Popes, one of the largest Gothic monuments in the world

When to go:

J F M A M J J A S O N D
ideal length 7 nights
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