Family travel ideas from a French mum living in England.
Discover tried-and-tested family trips in the UK, France, Europe, and beyond — with practical tips from years of travelling with children.
Featured destinations
United Kingdom
Family days out, train trips, London ideas and southern England discoveries from our expat life.
France
French family travel ideas from weekends close to home to longer holiday routes.
Italy
City breaks, islands, food, hikes and family-friendly road trips.
Spain
Sun, islands, cities and easy family escapes tested with children.
Our latest adventures
FranceCity trip
Paris with teenagers: 12 things to do
Our ideas for things to do in Paris with teenagers: panoramic views, street art, unusual museums, history, shopping and much more.
France
Where to stay in Paris: 7 neighbourhoods for a family trip
Where to stay in Paris with children? A Parisian's guide to seven family-friendly neighbourhoods, with transport tips and places to stay.
MontenegroNature & hiking
Our family hikes in Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
3 days in Durmitor National Park: our family hikes, easy walks and tips for enjoying these beautiful mountains in Montenegro.
Popular family travel ideas
A seasonal selection of articles readers often come back to.
PortugalNature & hiking
12 family hikes in Madeira
All the details for our numerous hikes with the kids in Madeira
FranceBeach
The Bassin d’Arcachon : 12 things to do as a family
Our "best of" around the Bassin d'Arcachon: discover, hike, beaches and activities with the kids
Nos coups cœur autour du Bassin d'Arcachon : visites, balades, huîtres, plages et activités pour les enfants
United KingdomCulture
Edinburgh & Harry Potter: 10 places not to miss!
Discovering Edinburgh on the trail of Harry Potter during our mother-daughter weekend!
ItalyNature & hiking
Our 2 weeks in northern Sardinia: beach paradise
Family holidays: our "best of" beaches in northern Sardinia from Bosa to Posada
ItalyNature & hiking
5 family hikes in the Aosta Valley
Italy : our week in the Aosta Valley with the kids
United KingdomWith teens
3 days in Edinburgh with my teenager
A long mother-daughter weekend in Edinburgh: Harry Potter, art, history and shopping in the Scottish capital
Who is Maman Voyage?
I'm Christine, mum to Ticoeur and Titpuce. Since 2009, I've been sharing our family trips: weekends close to home, routes across Europe, a round-the-world trip, hikes, and discoveries from our life in England. Every tip published here comes from real experience with my own children.
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