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The South of France is the ideal place to visit with children, and it’s got something for every age group. From roman ruins, fairy tale castles and theme parks to mountain biking, kayaking, horse riding, swimming and carousels. If you want to mix a beach holiday with plenty of activities, Cannes is an excellent destination to chose. |
Fort Royal – L’Ile Sainte-Marguerite The fort was build by Louis XIV to protect the coast from the Spanish, but by 1685 it had become a prison. The most famous prisoner was the man in the iron mask. You can visit the state prisons and visit the cell in which he was held. There is also an aquarium and museum about the sea on site. Shopping Rue d’Antibes is the place for a shopping fix and is great for teens. There’s a FNAC for books, CD’s and computer games, and stylish fashion at Pimkie (a French version of Miss Selfridge). The main department store Galeries Lafayete is on Rue du Marechal Fich. La Croisette La Crosiette is the hub of town, the place for strolling up and down to be seen, and if you want to be really cool do it on Rollerblades. Rollerblades and children’s scooters are available from Alliance Location, 19 Rue des Freres Pradignac (04 93 38 62 62). The top end of the Croisette is where the Palais des Festivals and mini fairground can be found.Day trips Marineland – www.marineland.fr
Marineland is the biggest theme park in the south of france and a great family day out. The attraction is famous for its spectacular dolphin and killer whale shows, with the park boasting the biggest killer whale pool in the world. The site is made up of five different parks, Marineland, Aqua Splash, Adventure Golf, La Jungle des Papillons and La Petite Ferme. Separate entrance fees are payable for each attraction but you can purchase combination tickets at a discount, and two day passes are also available. Boat trips The two small islands just off the coast, the illes de lerins, are well worth a visit. Boats leave from the Gare Maritime by the Palais des Festivals and the crossing takes approximately 15 minutes. There’s also a glass bottomed boat for viewing the local fish without the hassle of diving/snorkelling. Boat trips are also available to neighbouring resorts of St Tropez, Monaco, Nice, San Remo.Other attractions PARC ZOOLOGIQUE DU CAP–FERRAT FUN KART - GO-KART RENTAL
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