Family holidays with children in France - attractions and entertainment

France is one of the best countries in the world for family holidays. To its small guests, this country can present an amazing fairy tale and unforgettable adventures that will become the best memories of childhood for a lifetime. The famous Parisian "Disneyland" is only a small part of the magnificent infrastructure created especially for children and their parents. Numerous amusement parks are located throughout the country. Lovers of water like water parks, and visiting museums with legendary exhibits will also be a very useful part of the holiday to expand the horizons of small tourists.
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“Disneyland” in Paris is the center of children's entertainment in the country. It is located 32 kilometers from Paris in the small town of Marne-la-Vale and occupies almost 2,000 hectares. In its territory there are two parks, business and residential quarters, likewise hotels. "Disneyland Park" is a 5 themed park: a country of adventure, a border country, a country of discovery, the main road of the United States and a country of fantasy. In the center of these parks is the symbol of "Disneyland" - Castle of a sleeping beauty. In different theme parks, children await new stories, amazing scenery and animated heroes of their favorite fairy tales. In "Disneyland" are a huge number of colorful performances based on Lion King, Snow White, Mermaid, Aladdin, and Alice in Wonderland.
Another well-known amusement park is the “Asterix Park”, located near Paris. The basis for its creation was the theme of Gauls - the ancestors of modern French. The main hero of the park was the world-famous fictional character Asterix. The park is divided into thematic zones, which are dedicated to Egypt, Ancient Rome, Greece, Vikings, and Gaul. Visitors will be able to ride on one of more than 35 fascinating rides and water slides. Another fascinating park is located near the town of Burke. "Bagatelle" includes "Turtle Island", "Golden Bottom" and "Fort of Adventure" and invites its young guests and their parents to go on an exciting adventure. In the park you can go rafting down the river, take a ride on the lake by boat, and ride an extreme roller coaster. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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In the north of France, in the region of Champagne there is another original park called "Nigloland". Tourists are attracted not only by fascinating rides and scenery, but also by picturesque untouched nature. The park is designed in classical style and consists of three villages: Canadian, marvelous and rock and roll. Fans of thrill will be able to ride on an extreme hill or visit a castle with ghosts that chase visitors, causing an icy feeling of horror. In the park "Futuroscope", located near Poitiers, will be interesting for both children and adults. In the park there is the only 3D interactive attraction in Europe, a cinema with a 360-degree view and classical attractions for children of different ages and their parents.
In France there is one of the largest water parks in Europe - "Aqua land", consisting of a network of water parks throughout the country. The largest of them is located on the Cote d'Azur, in which guests will go down one of the many hills of different difficulty levels, swim in the large pool with waves, and sunbathe on the beach. There are several cafes and pizzerias in the park, where you can have a snack after bathing. Another large water park is the indoor "Aquaboulevard" in Paris. Children under 3 years of age are not allowed in it for safety reasons. The aqua park is decorated in a tropical style. In the center under the dome is a huge realistic sperm whale hovering over the room. In total, about 10 slides are proposed in the park, among them there is a ride that simulates skating on a board on ocean waves.
Monuments and architectural objects, notable for the history and culture of the country. …
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In France, you should visit local zoos and aquariums. Each region has its own zoo, the most famous being in Paris. The Vincennes Zoo was founded in the early 20th century, and in 2014 it was completely reconstructed. It presents more than 1000 animals brought from all over the world. Another interesting zoo is Beauval. It presents unique animals, many of which are representatives of African fauna. In the park live elephants, orangutans, gorillas, monkeys, pandas and giraffes, in total more than 4000 animals. In Nancy it is worthwhile to visit the museum-aquarium, which has the richest collection of fish.
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Map of all zoos
Zoos and gardens in France
♥   Zoo 'Citadel of Besançon' Besançon. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Cleres Zoological Park' Clères. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Haute Touche Zoological Park' Obterre. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Jardin Zoologique Tropical' La Londe-les-Maures. On the map   Photos
♥   Zoo 'Jardin Zoologique de la Tête d Or' Parc de la Tête d’Or, Lyon. On the map   Photos
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions in France
♥   Water park 'Aqua Boulevard' Paris. On the map   Photos
♥   Water park 'Aqualand' . On the map   Photos
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks in France
♥   Amusement park 'Antibes Land' Antibes. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Azur Park' St. Tropez. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Aérocity Parc' Aubenas. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Bagatelle' Merlimont. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Cigoland' Kintzheim. On the map   Photos
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in France
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium Mare Nostrum Montpellier' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium de La Rochelle' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium de Paris' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium du Grand Lyon' . On the map   Photos
♥   Aquarium 'Aquarium du Musée de Zoologie' Nancy. On the map   Photos
Pictureque places in France

Ancient theater and Arc de Triomphe in Orange

From the series “The Most Interesting UNESCO Sites in France”
The city of Orange is famous all over the world for its ancient sights. A large ancient Roman theater has been preserved here. It is considered one of the largest and most beautiful in the world. The theater is used for musical concerts and theatrical performances after a large-scale reconstruction. It is also a permanent venue for the annual summer festival. It's called "Les Chorégies d'Orange".

As the researchers managed to find out, the theater was built during the reign of Emperor Octavian Augustus, in the 1st century BC. Initially, it was distinguished by an incredibly beautiful design. The theater never ceases to amaze with its majestic appearance even after thousands of years. Louis XIV first visited the theater in the 17th century. The ancient monument impressed him very much. … Read all

Basilica and hill of Vezelay

From the series “The Most Interesting UNESCO Sites in France”
A well-known religious landmark is located in the charming Burgundian village of Vezelay. This is the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene. It has remained the most important pilgrimage center in Europe for hundreds of years. The very first Benedictine abbey was founded in Vezelay in the 9th century. The very first monastic monasteries were founded on these lands much earlier. But they were destroyed as a result of the invasion of the Arabs and Normans. The abbey became a famous pilgrimage center in the 11th century. It was officially announced that the holy relics of Mary Magdalene were transferred to it during this period.

It was only found out at the end of the 13th century that this sacred relic was kept in a completely different place. A period of decline began for the abbey from this … Read all
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