Family-friendly hotels in France
France is the country to go on holiday with the whole family. A car ride with bored kids in the backseat is a challenge, with everyone in a tent an even bigger one. Camping certainly has a lot of charms, but so do convenience and luxury. These are the best family-friendly hotels in France, in our opinion...
When a hotel manages to make it to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2024, you can assume that it is good. That's why we're kicking off with Domaine des Etangs in Massignac. The chateau was built in the 13th century by knights of Chasteignier de La Roche-Posay (not related, perhaps the view is beauty just in the name). You can spend the night in the castle or one of the cottages on the site, but during the day you will probably be too busy to stay in your room. With playing tennis on the floating tennis court, exercising in a greenhouse, relaxing in the spa, rowing on the lake and exploring the area. Fortunately, you don't have to cook, they do that for you in the restaurant. If you prefer it on your own dining room they are happy to bring it to you.
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Maison Carla Rosa in Cannes is pink. Pink with white-green striped awnings, elegant cast iron railings on the balconies, and many organic shapes. A chic yet playful Barbie house in California style where you can't help but feel what it's like the main character to be. The other guests in the small-scale aparthotel do not matter, they are permanent the main character in their own (family) room. Your balcony is the perfect place to start the day with coffee and croissant and end it with a cocktail or a glass of wine. All balconies have a good view of the swimming pool, which is great if you want to keep an eye on the kids.
Op tour d'amour with the whole family without the baguettes flying over the table? But yesParis with kids is simply possible. Provided you sleep well, because without a good night's sleep the challenge becomes a lot greater. Bréguet House has several duplex rooms so you are always close to each other but still your own space have. And that in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The restaurant does not have a standard children's menu, but the chef is usually happy to prepare something tasty upon request. Even if it's more work than pasta with tomato sauce.
When Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Provence everything is big. The golf and tennis courts, the swimming pool, the garden, and therefore also the rooms and villas. There are plenty of opportunities for parents to relax while kids can stroll around the grounds. Plenty to explore, also by golf cart. Because if you want, the staff will take you from place to place. Safari and, too, anyone?
The hotel part of Armancette Hôtel, Chalets & Spa in Saint Nicolas de Véroce has three-, four- and six-person rooms. Some of those 'rooms' are spread over two floors, giving you just a little more space and privacy. The chalets are also designed in a way kid-proof manner. If that doesn't work, you can deliver the offspring to a babysitter, the kids club or a ski instructor. She's happy, you're resting. You can take advantage of this by enjoying the view over the mountains from your balcony or by taking a dip in the spa.
One more, on an island. Corsica may be slightly closer to Italy, but it is part of France. Villa Flaka is a boutique hotel in the town of Cargèse, in the south of the island. The stylish white block is not a typical family hotel, but it does have a number of four-person family suites with their own balcony. In the area you can go hiking, snorkeling and fishing. Perfect for active families who want to completely relax at the end of the day.