Big City Living
If you're keen on experiencing the French cultural highlife, with gastronomy, history and all the associated buzz, you'll need to consider the capital and other larger cities. If you head to Paris, you'll need at least a few days getting to grips with the layout and the host of iconic attractions. Get ready to queue however: some of the important tourist sites in the world, such as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, are top of everyone's itinerary! When you visit Paris, your family travel insurance can cover things like medical care, lost luggage and more, while you spend time and effort concentrating on more important things, like which café in Montmartre you are going to visit for brunch and how you are going to fight to the front of the queue to see the Mona Lisa! Other attractions of the city include the stunning hill top church, the Sacre Coeur with eye-popping views over the city, and the many small local markets and carousels dotted about the city.
Escape to the Countryside
For a more laid back and outdoor focused trip, head out into the countryside of France There are so many small villages to explore and if you are looking for some inspiration, you should seek out the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France - an organisation set up in 1982 aimed and identifying, promoting and protecting the most beautiful villages in the French countryside.
Just some examples are Picardy’s Gerberoy, the history of Lower Normandy’s Calvados and Parfondeval, and the sunny villages of Ars-en-Ré and Barfleur. A good family travel insurance policy will cover you for some more active adventuresFeature Articles, like bike riding and hiking or walking along the coasts and through the countryside. You can even go on horse riding treks and take courses in cookery. There is so much to do in the French countryside that your famil will be never boredguaranteed!
