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.

“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

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.

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.