| For many people, a visit to France begins and ends | | | | order to save on a lot of travel time. |
| with Paris, however, for others who would like to see | | | | One of the many activities in Provence that is best |
| a little more of the country, Provence is the ideal place | | | | suited to families is a trip to the region's villages. There |
| to visit. The region of Provence is well known for its | | | | are a number of old villages in the area that will give |
| family attractions and perfect weather throughout the | | | | you an understanding of the life of the people of the |
| year on account of its proximity to Italy and the | | | | region. If you are constrained for time, you could visit a |
| Mediterranean. It is for this reason that Provence is | | | | number of villages here; however when travelling with |
| ideal for a family holiday. | | | | small children, the better approach would be to |
| The first step to enjoying the perfect family holiday in | | | | acquaint oneself with one or maybe two villages and |
| Provence is to plan for the special needs of the | | | | enjoy all the attractions in each. |
| various members of the family. This then translates | | | | One of the most popular villages in Provence is of |
| into finding accommodation that will suit the needs of | | | | course Les Baux de Provence, which is one of the |
| your family. Often, families prefer to stay in holiday | | | | most picturesque as well. It offers some stunning |
| rental apartments rather than hotels, since it allows | | | | views of the surroundings, including Les Alpilles |
| them a lot more flexibility and privacy. When choosing | | | | Mountains. This village is also home to the famous |
| a rental apartment, it is important to choose one with | | | | Citadel and Castle of Les Baux. |
| all the amenities that the various members of the | | | | Another great idea for people travelling with families is |
| family will need. It also helps to choose an apartment in | | | | to go on a nature trail. There are a number of good |
| a complex that has a number of facilities like a | | | | nature trails located all around Provence and even |
| playground and/or swimming pool so that the children | | | | some guided tours available. It is a good way to show |
| are ensured of having a good time. It is also important | | | | your children the beauty of nature and help them |
| to choose accommodation that is located close to the | | | | appreciate it better. |
| kind of attractions that the family would like to visit in | | | | |