{"id":5497,"date":"2023-03-18T14:45:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T13:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T17:20:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T15:20:56","slug":"ideas-weekend-family-normandy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/","title":{"rendered":"15 ideas for family weekends in Normandy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charm, history, fine sandy beaches, steep cliffs, green landscapes, places of memory, animal parks, unusual activities&#8230; Normandy offers <strong>unforgettable family weekends<\/strong>.<br\/>Bring your children, teenagers, parents and grandparents, there is something <strong>for everyone<\/strong>!<br\/>You can choose the seaside, a big city, the countryside or a mixture of everything.<br\/>Here are <strong>our best ideas for<\/strong> family weekends in Normandy: where to go, what to do and where to sleep.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/family-weekend-ideas-normandy.jpeg\" alt=\"ideas for a family weekend in normandy\" class=\"wp-image-5457\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This selection is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the area anonymously, making our own choices, and paying all our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Family weekend at Mont-Saint-Michel  <\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Nuit\/i-bg3zgzQ\/1\/673d47ce\/L\/nuit_Mont_saint_Michel_night-03-L.jpg\" alt=\"family weekend at Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why spend a family weekend at Mont-Saint-Michel  <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the must-see places in Normandy.  <br\/>The cathedrals of France are already impressive, but here, the abbey is built on top of a rather steep rocky island surrounded by a huge bay.<br\/>And it is well suited for a family weekend as there are many ways to have fun in and around the village.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Already the visit of the village can be done under the amused eye of a wizard village like in Harry Potter. Find inspiration with my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/mont-saint-michel-harry-potter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Harry Potter moments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Infos\/i-P9ZD4gT\/1\/50f7bb9e\/L\/office_tourisme_mont_saint_michel-16-L.jpg\" alt=\"Treasure hunt at Mont-Saint-Michel  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do at Mont-Saint-Michel with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can visit the office or get information online, there are routes and programs on phones for children of different ages: treasure hunt, investigation game, time travel game&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk to the Mont-Saint-Michel and admire the views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk around the ramparts and the village after dark  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To visit the impressive abbey, we advise you to do so at first light before the arrival of the groups &#8211; be careful! &#8211; <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-labbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-l145867\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book<\/a>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-labbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-l145867\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\n  <strong> here<\/strong>\n<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More ideas in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-do-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on What to do in Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Alligator-Bay\/i-5g7KHx9\/1\/64629a78\/L\/alligator_bay_serre-05-L.jpg\" alt=\"Alligator Bay\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do around Mont-Saint-Michel with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alligator Bay  <\/strong><br\/>It is a place that will appeal to both children and adults.<br\/>The most famous part is the tropical greenhouse with over 200 alligators, caimans and crocodiles. But our favorite part is the dragon maze. The collection of snakes and lizards is impressive. You can admire them very well with their multitudes of colors.<br\/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/beauvoir-attractions-c265097\/tickets-for-alligator-bay-p1011104\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your entrance here<\/a> <\/strong>\/\/ or <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/alligator-bay-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or save money by booking a ticket combination with Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/abbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-alligator-bay-b2834\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">with this link<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecomuseum of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel  <\/strong><br\/>40 minutes drive from the mountain, the museum explains the natural environment through the seasons, migratory flights, fishing, reed harvesting&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchetourisme.com\/ecomusee-de-la-baie-du-mont-saint-michel-a-vains\/pcunor050fs000tk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See the schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Scriptorial of Avranches<\/strong><br\/>30min from Mont-Saint-Michel, in the heart of the ramparts of Avranches, discover a fascinating museum very well done, as much for children as for adults. Many possible manipulations.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scriptorial.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Scriptorial\/i-sNhqp34\/0\/f73fef23\/L\/scriptorial_avranches-092-L.jpg\" alt=\"Avranches Scriptorial\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scriptorial of Avranches<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Auberge de La Croix Blanche<\/strong><br\/>Intra-Muros &#8211; Some rooms are right above the ramparts<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ha-el-la-croix-blanche.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will find B&amp;Bs that can accommodate families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Les 2 Clos g\u00eete at the foot of Mont-Saint-Michel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-deux-clos-pontorson.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residence Beauvoir &#8211; with swimming pool and children&#8217;s playground &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/residence-beauvoir-le-mont-saint-michel.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Le G\u00eete Bellevue near Mont-Saint-Michel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/gites-bellevue.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#373636;color:#373636\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=900039327&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the best rated accommodations around Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#373636;color:#373636\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Family weekend in Falaise<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R1d-Falaise\/i-gqxcCk8\/3\/017b06f7\/L\/Panorama_Chateau_Falaise_normandie-7459-L.jpg\" alt=\"family weekend in Falaise: castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why spend a family weekend in Falaise<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falaise is a beautiful off-the-beaten-path destination for the whole family.<br\/>You will be able to enjoy historical moments and more natural moments: medieval castle, kayak, Suisse Normande&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R1c-Chateau-Guillaume-Le-conquerant\/i-G66J5Vn\/4\/969f2ba0\/L\/Chateau_Guillaume_le_Conquerant_Falaise_normandie-7505-L.jpg\" alt=\"visit of the castle of Falaise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Falaise with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main attraction is the castle &#8220;William the Conqueror&#8221;.  <br\/>It is a medieval castle from the 12th century. The visit is done with a histopad that allows children (and adults) to see animations on life in the castle, tools &#8230; It is very well done to involve them in the visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Museum of Automatons: in a reconstruction of the streets of Paris, the 300 automatons perform their gestures and mimics of the past (that they had in the windows of the Parisian department stores) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.automates-avenue.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Suisse Normande region near Falaise with all its natural activities: kayaking, climbing, hiking&#8230;  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example, you can experience a beautiful <strong>Via Ferrata<\/strong> accessible to all &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/clecy\/via-ferrata\/via-ferrata-of-clecy-in-normandy\/7014?_cid=790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">\n  <strong>see details and availability<\/strong>\n<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or get your adrenaline pumping with the giant <strong>zip line<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/clecy\/zip-lining\/giant-zip-lining-in-clecy-normandy\/7020?_cid=790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">\n  <strong>see details and book<\/strong>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R3b-Suisse-Normande\/i-P3LPVdK\/4\/9b2fab36\/L\/Suisse_Normande_Normandie-8013-L.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking in Suisse Normande\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Domaine de la Tour<\/strong><br\/>A quiet stay with several family options.<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/domaine-de-la-tour.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chambrappart<br\/>Apartments in Falaise, spacious and well equipped<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/appartement-chambrappart.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B&amp;B L&#8217;Ecurie<\/strong> <br\/>In an old farm, in Switzerland Normandy, a family room<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/l-39-ecurie-la-pommeraye.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And for an unusual accommodation in the Suisse Normande, go and see the village of <strong>Kota-Venture<\/strong> with its typical Finnish accommodation &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kotaventure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">read more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#282727;color:#282727\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1426248&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover the best rated accommodations around Falaise<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#282727;color:#282727\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-france-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; Family weekend in Honfleur<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-xdPKSx7\/0\/485b700c\/L\/Honfleur_coucher_soleil-13-L.jpg\" alt=\"family weekend in Honfleur\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why spend a family weekend in Honfleur<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honfleur has everything to please the whole family: a charming historical center where children can have fun and parents can admire, parks and gardens, a great attraction for the whole family, a beach&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Autour-Honfleur\/i-XcChpvs\/1\/9fe73691\/L\/Honfleur_naturospace-6521-L.jpg\" alt=\"Naturospace Honfleur\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Honfleur with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk around the old port and take a ride on the carousel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the wooden St. Catherine&#8217;s Church and notice the inverted ship&#8217;s hull shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Naturospace<br\/>We no longer have our pictures of the interior but I recommend it, especially if you have children. Its main attraction is the butterfly house &#8211; birds, butterflies and exotic plants that you can admire &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturospace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">site<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boat trip<br\/>Several companies in Honfleur offer boat trips.<br\/>They will take you to the estuary and around the Normandy bridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden of personalities<br\/>At the end of the estuary, you will find the Garden of Personalities. It is a fun place where you can admire sculptures of famous people. You can make it a game of guessing who it is before you go in to read the explanation.<br\/>Children will also enjoy the maze effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mini-golf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-honfleur-normandy-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Honfleur<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-bz928qN\/1\/b6b83bc2\/L\/Honfleur_excursion_bateau-6397-L.jpg\" alt=\"boat Honfleur\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hotel L&#8217;Absinthe <\/strong>&#8211; stay in a 16th century building in the heart of Honfleur &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/absinthe.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel Ferme de Saint-Sim\u00e9on<\/strong><br\/>luxury, history, charm and view of the estuary!<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-ferme-saint-simeon.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#2e2d2d;color:#2e2d2d\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">And a lot of small houses to rent: <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1432206&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the best rated accommodations in Honfleur<\/a>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#2e2d2d;color:#2e2d2d\"\/>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or see our complete article on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-honfleur-best-hotel-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to stay in Honfleur<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; Family Cultural Weekend in Rouen<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Rouen\/Hotel\/i-BDp3QFF\/0\/3f5a9218\/L\/Rouen%20Cathedrale%20Nuit-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Spend a Family Weekend in Rouen<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rouen is one of the most fascinating cities in Normandy.<br\/>Thanks to its colors and museums, it can interest different generations.<br\/>It is full of cultural attractions and some make an effort to cater to the younger crowd.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R23a-Rouen-Gros-Horloge\/i-P6xrnKJ\/1\/ff9bdf89\/L\/Gros_Horloge_Rouen_Normandie-6065-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do in Rouen with Kids<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See the lights on the cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go up the tower of the Big Clock and discover its mechanism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The escape game in the Donjon<\/strong><br\/>In the 13th century, King Philip Augustus had an impressive fortress built in Rouen. Today only the Keep still exists.  <br\/>Inside you will discover historical elements around an Escape Game. An experience you won&#8217;t soon forget.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.donjonderouen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit the historial of Joan of Arc<\/strong><br\/>Relive the trial of Joan of Arc in immersion with sounds and lights.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historial-jeannedarc.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Docks Laser: A leisure complex with trampoline, laser game, playground and virtual reality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden of plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bioptropica, the wildlife park a 30-minute drive from Rouen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-rouen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to Do in Rouen<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Rouen\/Historial\/i-6g6RpwG\/0\/b5c44aad\/L\/Rouen_musee_historial_jeanne_arc-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These hotels have rooms for one to three children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel de Bourgtheroulde<\/strong>, Autograph Collection<br\/>Luxury in the heart of Old Rouen<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-bourgtheroulde.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Radisson Blu Hotel<\/strong><br\/>modern and practical<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/radisson-blu-rouen-centre.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel Litt\u00e9raire Gustave Flaubert<br\/>for literature 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src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Caen\/Parc-collines-oiseaux\/i-vfL2w8n\/0\/d4315f71\/L\/Caen_parc_collines_oiseaux_ferme_poules-L.jpg\" alt=\"Parc La Colline aux Oiseaux - the chickens\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Caen with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Caen Memorial<\/strong> &#8211; it&#8217;s a very large museum about the Second World War, it&#8217;s fascinating. But, with children, plan to do only part of the museum, as it will be too much for them.<br\/>It is organized in chronological order.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/fr\/billets-memorial-de-caen-l147660\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Save time, take your tickets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La <strong>Colline Aux Oiseaux<\/strong> park with its farm, its games, its mini-golf and its gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The castle of Caen to walk on the ramparts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Men&#8217;s Abbey in Caen, from the outside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Festyland<\/strong><br\/>The largest amusement park in Normandy, with rides for all ages &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/festyland.com\/les-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">site<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-caen-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Caen<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-33WHQ4B\/3\/4676a7aa\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0772-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Cr&#xE8;vecoeur\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Castle of Cr\u00e8vecoeur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do around Caen with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Castle of Cr\u00e8vecoeur<\/strong><br\/>30min drive away<br\/>We love half-timbered houses and this castle has some very nice examples with the dovecote, the barn and the manor. And this one combines them with medieval fortifications. It reaches a good balance and we enjoyed the visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Roman ruins of <strong>Vieux-la-Romaine<\/strong> and its archaeological museum<br\/>15 minutes from Caen &#8211; small enough and digest for children. Very good first introduction to Roman ruins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Caen\/Vieux-la-Romaine\/i-D8MNPWg\/0\/1048c734\/L\/Ruines_vieux_romaine-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ruins of Vieux-la-Romaine\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The following hotels have family rooms:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Western Plus Le Moderne &#8211; modern and downtown &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/moderncaen.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel La Fontaine Caen Centre &#8211; good value for money in the city center &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-la-fontaine.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest house Clos Saint Martin<br\/>Downtown, with several family options<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-clos-saint-martin-caen.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And you can also find apartments for rent: <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416098&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations in Caen<\/a>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 &#8211; Family weekend in Etretat<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-aval\/i-T9X65rq\/1\/5532b036\/L\/falaises_etretat_normandie-6956-L.jpg\" alt=\"Family weekend in Etretat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why spend a family weekend in \u00c9tretat<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alabaster coast is made of high white cliffs very impressive. And in \u00c9tretat, the elements have sculpted them by creating several arches and a marine pile with needles.<br\/>It&#8217;s a magical place, where it&#8217;s nice to walk or to stop and admire the views!<br\/>The place has inspired many artists, including the author Maurice Leblanc with his character of Ars\u00e8ne Lupin.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a great weekend idea all year round. It will be more pleasant outside of the summer because the crowds can invade the village.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-amont\/i-vHFH5r4\/1\/99618f8b\/L\/jardins_etretat_normandie-6618-L.jpg\" alt=\"the gardens of Etretat\" title=\"the gardens of Etretat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in \u00c9tretat with children<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning to visit Etretat with children? Here are the best activities in our opinion<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cliffs &#8211;<\/strong> They should enjoy exploring the cliffs, but make sure they are reasonable. Cliffs can be dangerous, and chalk is not the strongest. Do not go near the edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garden &#8211;<\/strong> The gardens on the northern cliffs might also be a good choice, as they resemble a labyrinth &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/etretat-l88177\/normandie-visite-libre-des-jardins-d-etretat-t314922\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">get your tickets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Airplane &#8211;<\/strong> while standing at the top of the North Cliffs, next to the museum, you can see the mortar ground plane representing the White Bird<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playground &#8211;<\/strong> still on the north cliff, the Parc des Roches has a public garden, a playground, a mini-golf&#8230; Open every afternoon in summer and otherwise during school vacations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adventure in the trees &#8211;<\/strong> 5 km from Etretat, you can enjoy an acrobatic course in the forest (including a 220 m zip line) &#8211; programs from 3 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family adventure <\/strong>&#8211; rent a bicycle-rail to explore the 12 km return line between the stations of Etretat and Les Loges &#8211; departure at Les Loges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More details in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-etretat-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on Etretat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-amont\/i-Lgtxgcg\/1\/73488c38\/L\/jardins_etretat_normandie-6632-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gardens of Etretat\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-gardens-etretat\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gardens of Etretat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can find houses and apartments for rent in Etretat:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacation House L&#8217;Ancre des Falaises<br\/>House at 50m from the beach<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ancre-des-falaises-maison-vue-mer-a-50m-plage-hypercentre.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Famiglia<\/strong><br\/>2 apartments for very large families<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/retro.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Villa Panorama<br\/>Large house with open view<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-villa-panorama-vue-mer-et-falaises-d-exception.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1426006&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">View accommodations <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1426006&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">the<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1426006&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> top-rated accommodations in \u00c9tretat<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-etretat-best-hotels-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see all our recommendations for places to stay in \u00c9tretat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-slate-section-text-with-cta gb-slate-text-with-cta gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal gb-has-background-dim gb-has-background-dim-30 gb-has-custom-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em;background-color:#ddffd4;color:#f5f5f5;background-position:50% 52%\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:872px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1a1f54;font-size:30px;line-height:1\">And if you travel by train&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Paris\/Gares\/Gare-Montparnasse\/i-CTct8TR\/0\/ff45984c\/S\/train-S.jpg\" alt=\"train in france\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1a1f54\">Remember to reserve your tickets now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-larger-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/track.effiliation.com\/servlet\/effi.redir?id_compteur=22819431&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F&amp;effi_id=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the available schedules<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 &#8211; Family weekend in Cherbourg<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Extra\/i-smTKbbV\/4\/8d6207b9\/L\/Cherbourg_DP_263313440-L.jpg\" alt=\"family weekend in Cherbourg - cit&#xE9; de la mer\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Cherbourg with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The City of the Sea<\/strong><br\/>It&#8217;s obviously the main attraction in Cherbourg for families (see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-cite-mer-cherbourg\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>).<br\/>In the old maritime station, you will discover bathyscaphes, a cylindrical aquarium of 11m, the submarine the Redoutable, the history of the penultimate stop of the Titanic&#8230;<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-la-cite-de-la-mer-l156205\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save time, get your tickets before<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit an <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-manufacture-umbrellas-cherbourg\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"17092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">umbrella<\/a> factory\u2014adults will enjoy the movie reference, and children should find the manufacturing process and colors interesting\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/parapluiedecherbourg.com\/visiter-la-manufacture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Emmanuel Liais park with its exotic flowers and trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The park of the Ch\u00e2teau des Ravalet with manicured gardens and wilder areas. Ideal for a family walk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R9f-Ravalet\/i-hgd4ZnP\/4\/41a8614c\/L\/chateau_des_Ravalet_Normandie-0604-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau des Ravalet  \"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ch\u00e2teau des Ravalet  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Cherbourg apartments&#8221;<\/strong><br\/>Apartments with many beds and well located<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/au-chalet-agreable-pratique-et-bien-situe.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel Le Cercle<\/strong><br\/>with family rooms<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-cercle-cherbourg-en-cotentin.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Town house in Cherbourg<\/strong><br\/>3 rooms<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/agreable-maison-de-ville-calme-avec-tous-les-commerces-a-150m.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1419880&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations in Cherbourg<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 &#8211; Family weekend on the landing beaches  <\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which landing beach with children?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All 5 landing beaches have attractions that children can enjoy. We prefer <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-utah-beach-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utah Beach<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-gold-beach-normandy-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Family Weekend at Utah Beach\u2014Things to Do with Kids<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-kJgrKTD\/3\/11491737\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9680-L.jpg\" alt=\"Family Weekend at Utah Beach&#x2014;The Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The war equipment on the beach and the long sandy place will allow them to let off steam.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/airborne-museum-sainte-mere-eglise\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Airborne Museum<\/a> is one of the most fascinating museums for children (though not for those who are very sensitive to sound and light)\u2014parachutes, sensory experiences, Histopad&#8230;<br\/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/fr\/billets-airborne-museum-l154754\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save time, get your tickets online<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The D-Day Experience with the flight simulator pleases, even if we prefer the simulation of the Airbone Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-battery-azeville-utah-beach\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"17567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azeville Battery<\/a> and its underground passages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Biscuit Factory of Sainte-M\u00e8re l&#8217;Eglise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The parachutist on the church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?landmark=262407&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations near Utah Beach<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Family Weekend in Gold Beach\u2014Things to Do with Kids<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22a-Arromanches\/i-PmJVdWF\/3\/968b0b9e\/L\/arromanches_Normandie-6115-L.jpg\" alt=\"Family Weekend in Gold Beach&#x2014;The Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold Beach is near the town of Arromanches<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The beach is its pieces of the artificial harbor that can be approached at low tide. Children love to explore around<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The brand-new D-Day Museum<\/strong>: an overview of the history of the British artificial harbor, including the challenges of its construction and its key role in the victory (see <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-museum-landing-arromanches-gold-beach\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"16012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The circular cinema <strong>Arromanches 360<\/strong>: with 9 circular screens, the film &#8220;100 days of Normandy&#8221; plunges you during 19 minutes in the heart of the terrible battle &#8211; avoid for the youngest  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-arromanches-360-l161749\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a walk around the bunkers of the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-battery-longues-sur-mer\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Longues-sur-Mer coastal defense battery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The memorial with a view of the beach and the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1408564&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations near Gold Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-normandy\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 &#8211; Weekend by the sea in Normandy: Ouistreham<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why spend a family weekend in Ouistreham<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spending a weekend with your family in Ouistreham is an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and numerous activities by the sea. This seaside town in Normandy is famous for its lively port, historic lighthouse and sandy beach. Water sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the wind and waves to practice kitesurfing, sand yachting or windsurfing. Children can have fun on the rides at the Riva Bella amusement park or discover the history of the Normandy landings at the Atlantic Wall Museum.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22d-Ouistreham\/i-xBX7zDt\/3\/e401326a\/L\/Ouistreham_Normandie-5257-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Ouistreham with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The very large sandy beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The games around the Riva-Bella beach: mini-golf, trampoline&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the times to see the bridge  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pegagus Museum with large equipment that interests children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural and ornithological reserves of the gros banc for nature walks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/grand-bunker-museum-wall-atlantic-ouistreham\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Grand Bunker Museum<\/a>, the Atlantic Wall\u2014kids love the maze-like layout and exploring the small rooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit one of the nearby war batteries. The one in Merville is often appreciated by children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R22d-Ouistreham\/i-47s2JHX\/3\/4c7ce097\/L\/Ouistreham_Normandie-5259-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Western La Mare O Poissons Hotel<\/strong><br\/>With family rooms and an indoor pool<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/best-western-la-mare-o-poissons.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fisherman&#8217;s House<\/strong><br\/>Traditional renovated house with 3 bedrooms  <br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/maison-de-pecheur-de-1820-au-coeur-du-bourg.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apartment LE LUXE<\/strong><br\/>Apartment with sea view, with 2 bedrooms, next to Riva Bella<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/appartement-luxueux-vue-mer-luxurious-flat-sea-front.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1456420&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations in Ouistreham<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 &#8211; Unusual family weekend in Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R9b-Ile-Tatihou-acces\/i-HJg2NLW\/3\/406f045f\/L\/maree_basse_ile-Tatihou_Normandie-0647-L.jpg\" alt=\"family weekend in Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why spend a family weekend in Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For us, it was one of the places in Normandy that gave us the most change of scenery and activities.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indeed, between low and high tide, the views towards the island of Tatihou are very different with the appearance of oyster beds.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And to get to the island, you have to take the amphibious boat. Depending on the tide times, you can either drive or sail across the river!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R9b-Ile-Tatihou-acces\/i-rJCRM6r\/4\/a7848865\/L\/ile_tatihou_bateau_Normandie-0447-L.jpg\" alt=\"amphibious boat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in Saint-Vaast-La-Hougue with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admire the changing tides and the appearance of oyster beds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the amphibious boat to visit the island of Tatihou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk to see the corresponding fort on land<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a walk around to visit the village of Barfleur and the lighthouse of Gatteville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utah Beach isn&#8217;t very far away if you&#8217;re interested in the D-Day landing beaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7e-Utah-beach\/i-kJgrKTD\/3\/11491737\/L\/Utah_beach_Normandie-9680-L.jpg\" alt=\"Utah Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Houses of Tatihou<\/strong><br\/>For an even more extraordinary weekend, sleep on the island of Tatihou itself!<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-maisons-de-tatihou.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel de France<\/strong><br\/>Small charming hotel, close to the port<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-france-et-des-fuchsias.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and houses and apartments for rent: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1468753&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see the best rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span><\/span>Inspiration destinations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-go-normandy-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to go in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; the best destinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Our weekend ideas: <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best-of<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/idea-romantic-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seaside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-hotel-normandy-near-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 seaside hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/plus-beaux-hotels-charme-normandie-avis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful charming hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-9B7t4h8\/0\/768041c8\/L\/Honfleur_coucher_soleil-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span s=\"\"><\/span>  Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best cities in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful beaches of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best castles of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-abbeys-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best abbeys of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Read our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-Day sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Etretat-falaise-aval\/i-T9X65rq\/7\/d9bf1b0c\/L\/falaises_etretat_normandie-6956-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span><\/span>  Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-normandy-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Normandy<\/a> &#8211; best places and hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car at <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-caen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-rouen-train-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rouen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayeux<\/a>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Ville\/i-7m2kFVR\/1\/ca62aa6c\/L\/Bayeux_ville-12-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-road-trip\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px;  \" src=\"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ArrowRight.png\" alt=\"arrow\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11 &#8211; Family weekend on the beaches of the Cotentin<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6c-Gouville-sur-mer\/i-Vb34S6H\/4\/3ada9fd2\/L\/Gouville_sur_mer_Normandie-9204-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why spend a weekend with your family<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the very long sandy beaches, the wide open spaces, the feeling of breathing deeply!<br\/>The entire western coast of the English Channel, from north of <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-granville-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granville<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cherbourg-visit\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"13665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cherbourg<\/a>, is worth visiting. There are small seaside resorts, small villages and large natural areas.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best thing about Gouville-sur-Mer is that it offers a mix of beautiful beaches, castles, abbeys, and a town with a cathedral. Something to keep you busy during the weekend!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-bjwXzfS\/4\/f058dec1\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-5122-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do with children<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take long walks on sandy beaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy the beach, especially with young children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the dunes with the colorful beach huts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admire the changes in landscape brought by the tide with the oyster beds appearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the small castle of Pirou, one of our favorites, especially the passage on the roofs! It doesn&#8217;t take long to visit and should appeal to children, in our opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The castle of Gratot, very original<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the city of Coutances and its cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The abbeys of<a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-abbey-hambye-normandy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hambye<\/a> and La <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-abbey-la-lucerne-outremer\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"14084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucerne<\/a> aren&#8217;t far away either<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6e-Abbaye-Hambye\/i-D8NdQ7Q\/4\/5ff91bc4\/L\/Abbaye_Hambye_Normandie-9338-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hambye Abbey\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hambye Abbey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to sleep<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Villa des Tamaris<\/strong><br\/>Vacation home for rent near the colorful cabins<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/villa-les-tamaris-gouville-sur-mer.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel Les Coutainvillaises<\/strong><br\/>In Agon-Coutainville, a charming hotel close to the beach<br\/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-fresques.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And lots of rentals &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=900041002&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see the top rated accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 and 13 &#8211; Forest parks: Other unusual family weekend ideas in Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Woody Park<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Woody Park near F\u00e9camp, offers you a whole collection of unusual accommodations:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tents hanging from trees to be rocked by nature!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tipis, to stay closer to the trees (but they call them bungalows or lodges)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And to occupy your weekend:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enjoy all the activities of the park: Accrobranche, paintball, tree climbing&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit F\u00e9camp: Benedictine Palace, old sailing ships &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-fecamp-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see all our ideas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go up to Cap Fagnet to admire the cliffs of the Alabaster coast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/woody-park.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Check photos and availability &#8211; and book!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Le-Havre\/Ville\/i-2Lg7d9X\/0\/a947da5f\/L\/Foret%20Normandie-L.jpg\" alt=\"Forest in Normandy\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Park L&#8217;\u00c9tape en For\u00eat<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Near the city of Vire, you can find another park with lots of unusual accommodations: It&#8217;s called &#8220;L&#8217;\u00c9tape en For\u00eat&#8221;.<br\/>They have: transparent bubble, hexagonal lodges, tree houses.<br\/>And for the activities, you can enjoy: course in the trees, giant zip lines, pony, mountain bike rental&#8230;<br\/>We haven&#8217;t tried it yet, but take a look\u2014it looks fun and entertaining.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/l-39-etape-en-foret.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Check photos and availability\u2014and make a reservation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14 to 16 &#8211; Animal parks: Other ideas for weekends with children in Normandy<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cerza Zoo Lodge<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who like to spend hours watching animals, check out the lodges at Cerza Zoo. They have terraces on stilts to have a beautiful view of the domain.<br\/>And in the evening, you will be lulled by the exotic sounds of the animals.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cerzasafarilodge.com\/lodges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-sTWKbr2\/1\/e57c3bb5\/L\/i-sTWKbr2-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dream of the Bison Canadian Park<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, if you love animals, discover the Canadian park of Normandy.<br\/>A nice surprise in the heart of the countryside!<br\/>In a clearing of the For\u00eat d&#8217;Eawy, you can discover the largest breeding of Canadian bison in Europe and also wolf packs.<br\/>As far as accommodation is concerned, the site offers real teepees but with all the modern comforts: heating, toilets, walk-in shower&#8230;<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parccanadien.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Center Parcs: family weekends in Normandy with swimming pools<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a nature experience with plenty of pools and water activities, consider Center Parcs.<br\/>We have been there many years ago but not recently.<br\/>We loved the pools, the greenery, the forest and especially the slide in the outdoor river. I (Claire) can&#8217;t even remember how many times I&#8217;ve made it!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Normandy, you have the Center Parcs les Bois-Francs, near Paris<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/les-bois-francs.fr.html?aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See photos and availability  <\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-weekend-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seaside<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ideas-weekend-family-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/seaside-hotel-normandy-near-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 seaside hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/plus-beaux-hotels-charme-normandie-avis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful charming hotels in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Honfleur\/i-9B7t4h8\/0\/768041c8\/L\/Honfleur_coucher_soleil-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span s=\"\"><\/span>  Best of<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-towns-normandy-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best cities in Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful beaches of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best castles of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-abbeys-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best abbeys of Normandy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Read our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/normandy-battle-sites-d-day-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D-Day sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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hotels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car at <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais airport<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-caen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-rouen-train-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rouen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-bayeux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bayeux<\/a>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top 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