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Nature holidays with children: 5 destinations where they can run free
Fancy a holiday where your children can play, run, climb and explore in complete freedom? This guide features 5 nature destinations in France that are ideal for families. From the Vercors to the Ardèche, via wild Brittany, the Morvan and the Cévennes, discover places where nature reigns supreme, roads are far away and children can make the most of the great outdoors. Each selected destination offers wide-open spaces, adapted activities and Clévacances-labelled accommodation in the heart of nature. Peaceful holidays for parents, active and unforgettable holidays for children!
Nature holidays with kids:
5 destinations where they can run (almost) everywhere!
Family holidays are even better when the kids can let off steam in the great outdoors, far from concrete and busy roads. Here are 5 nature destinations in France, ideal for families, where your children will have the space to run, climb, explore... while you, finally breathe.
1. The Vercors: huge plateaus for exercising
Located between Isère and Drôme, the Vercors is an area with spectacular landscapes, ideal for children who love to get moving.
On the programme: easy walks, marmot watching, educational farms, accrobranche, and wide open spaces where they can run free.
Don't miss: the Grotte de Choranche, enchanting for all ages.
2. Wild Brittany: adventure on coastal paths
Brittany offers nature that is bothfree and secure, ideal for children. Between endless beaches, rock to climb, mysterious forests, and bustling little ports, exploring becomes a game.
The coastal paths are perfect for walking, running, collecting shells or birdwatching.
Don't miss: crab hunting in the rocks at low tide!
3. The Morvan: wild immersion on a child's scale
In the heart of Burgundy, the Morvan Nature Park is a paradise for families. There are no crowds here, just lakes, forests, paths marked and plenty of nature activities: canoeing, donkey rides, vélo-rail, treasure hunts... Children love the great outdoors, and you enjoy the peace and quiet.
Don't miss: the Maison du Parc and its fun nature trails.
4. The Ardèche: rivers, cabins and freedom
With its shallow rivers, perched villages and numerous swimming spots, the Ardèche ticks all the boxes for a successful holiday with children.
You can play, climb, swim, discover caves, taste homemade jam...
Don't miss: a gentle canoe trip, accessible from age 5.
5. The Cévennes: like a real adventure book
The Cévennes is the perfect place to reconnect children with nature: transhumance, meadows, donkeys, rivers and local legends.
You walk there, you learn there, you dream there. And we often come back.
Don't miss: the Cévennes Steam Train or the Gévaudan animal park.
Nature holidays that benefit the whole family
Choosing a child-friendly nature destination is your assurance of a stress-free holiday:
✔️ Fewer screens
✔️ More outdoor activities
✔️ Head full of memories
Clévacances offers you labelled accommodation in safe, peaceful environments, in the heart of nature, for a successful family holiday, in the four corners of France.
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