There's nothing quite like a fresh croissant…

…with coffee on that first morning - well maybe the first glass of local wine, or the first nibble of that warm baguette; fromage anybody?!?! France elicits lots of gleeful recalls - it's easy to get to, easy to drive around (Paris excused), has guaranteed summers, snow in winter and is ABROAD! It's the perfect place for a first family holiday Overseas - or for the tenth in a row. We've hand-picked some of the best places to inject some joy into your life, whichever stage you are at...

3 lovely places selected by us  

La Grange du Moulin La Grange du Moulin tranquil outdoor pool heaps to do Pretty gite accommodation in SW France Relaxed family cottages in SW France, with fabulous facilities, in a stunning location. 6 Cottages for 2 - 8 People From €360 per week Book now
Hameau de Montengrand Hameau de Montengrand great location fab pool scenery Idyllic, French cottage retreat with heaps to do Chic cottages among woodland with animals to meet and a heated pool, in south-west France. 5 Cottages for 2 - 6 People From €1,275 per week Book now
Chateau de Gurat Chateau de Gurat pool rural wine tasting Stunning family friendly gite complex, with swimming pool A luxury gite complex, with excellent facilities in the grounds of a gorgeous chateau, in the South West of France. 6 Cottages for 2 - 8 People From €1,120 per week Book now

Luxury Resorts

With stunning accommodation, excellent and extensive facilities, including child care and meals, these places combine the freedom of self-catering with the buffer of hotel service making sure everyone gets a day off

4 lovely places selected by us  

Chateau Les Carrasses Chateau Les Carrasses french chic relaxed luxury lots to do Elegant suites and villas, with pools in the south of France Fabulous château featuring luxury villas and suites with pools and a spa, in SW France. 30 Units for 2 - 8 People From €139 per night Book now
Mas de Thau Mas de Thau kids club heated pool tranquil idyll Six beautifully restored luxury cottages in South France A private and luxurious holiday gite retreat, with pools and spa, in the unspoilt countryside of South France. 6 Cottages for 2 - 8 People From €1,645 per week Book now
Chateau St Pierre de Serjac Chateau St Pierre de Serjac unwind infinity pool chateau chic Luxurious suites and villas in France Exceptional self-catering and hotel stays on a stunning Languedoc estate in SW France. 44 Units for 2 - 10 People From €210 per night Book now
La Ferme du Cayla La Ferme du Cayla all inclusive luxury spa Luxury family micro-resort in the South of France Luxury family holiday mini-resort with pools, animals and all inclusive options, in rural France. 6 Cottages for 2 - 12 People From £1,740 per week Book now

Bon voyage everyone!