Family Holiday Ideas for Things to do in Provence with Kids

Family-Friendly Activities on Vacation

It’s possible that your children might not enjoy the wonderful relaxation of sipping on rosé and people watching in a town square. I know where we live this is something the parents often do on warm summer nights while the kids run around together in the kids run around together in the town square. Maybe a bit tricky if your children don’t speak the language…

…Continue reading here for Ashely’s comprehensive list of ideas for family-friendly activities that your kids might love to experience while you are vacationing in Provence.

For animal lovers: La Barben Zoo (a walkable zoo with 9km of pathways), La Ferme aux Crocodiles (for kids who like reptiles), Seaquarium (all things fishy) or whale watching with Sea Adventure.

For artistic types: The new show at Carrieres des Lumieres (Picasso and the Spanish Masters), a visit to La Verriere de Biot glass factory outside of Nice, L’Atelier de Bob for pottery classes near St Remy de Provence.

For gourmands: The Haribo candy factory outside of Uzès or the Chocolaterie de Puyricard for factory tours and tastings (near Aix-en-Provence).

Other Ideas for Kids Travel in Provence

Phoebe shares how to stay on a budget on the Cote d’Azur in this post “Travel Tips for Free Family Fun in Nice France.” Ride along the Promenade des Anglais or visit the open air “water park” in Promenade du Paillon.

These Crafting Workshops in Goult at Jolie Vintage Atelier are a perfect activity to beat the weather (summer heat, Mistral winds or a rainy day). These sessions are hands-on workshops for creative children, and a great idea for birthday parties too.

Les Trésors de Cannes is a treasure hunt for kids (and adults) in Cannes, one of several ideas in this post by Rebecca at Access Riviera.