If you’re new to motorhoming then we’d recommend you head for the Loire Valley and some of France’s most idyllic scenery. But if you’d like a campsite fit for adults and children alike… then look no further than one of France’s most prestigious ‘5 star’ campsites at Les Alicourts in the Loire Valley. Find all our Leading Campings Reviews here As the summer holiday draws ever nearer, we know this will be the ‘now or never’ moment for some families who are contemplating taking a chance and looking for some last minute inspiration. As we reckon we might be getting towards the stage where we c ..read more

As frequent followers of our site will know… we’ve fallen in love with France’s Charente Maritime… a never ending series of coastal marshes, fields of sunflowers and symmetrical vineyards that have truly captivated us… Find all our France articles here Many consider France’s Atlantic Coastline to one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in France (perhaps only rivalled by the famous Cote d’Azur). You’ll find miles of amazing coastal villages, sandy beaches, hidden coves and oodles of French myths and heritage. Because it’s one of the few areas in France without significant m ..read more

With over 35+ European Countries now visited in the past 24 months…. we’re starting to get a feel for which countries really welcome family travel, and perhaps those that are seeking other audiences…. With summer fast approaching, we hope this might appeal to families considering last minutes dashes for some summer sun and family fun! find over 100+European family adventure ideas here Ille de Re, nr La Rochelle in Western France Chock full of idyllic harbour side eateries, white ‘crushed sea shell’ cycle paths and glorious sand dune filled beaches…. what more could a family want… Fr ..read more

For those that follow our blogs closely, you’ll know this part of our European adventure sees us take 2 novice motorhomers with us… as we escort Richard’s parents in their new (to them) motorhome on a circumnavigation of France… check out more England articles here We’re hoping to add more blog posts to our newly created ‘France – A Mini Travel Guide’. but added to that, we hope we can add more to this part of our European Motorhoming Travel Blog which gained recent coverage from the ‘Living France Magazine‘ (Top 6 Travel Blog) So with both girls delighted to be able to spend ..read more

As we said in the last kayaking blog, we started this family adventure around Europewanting to finish every opportunity – not leave things half done! check out more French articles here So we headed back to the ‘Périgord Noir‘ to complete our last remaining section with Canoes Butterfly… Finishing south of Beynac but not before some caving, jumping off trees into the river and a picnic in La Roque-Gageac. This route is lined with almost everything… even a few rapids to jump into too! We’ve spent the past year becoming more and more at home on the water… in fact so much so that ..read more

Angers in France Need inspiration for your visit? Things we did in Angers, France LifeinourVan City Reviews | Angers | France Mar 6, 2018 Angers in France Things we did in Angers, France What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... As Spain's third largest city, Valencia has lots to offer in terms of attractions and places of interest, but it also provides a relaxed lifestyle of coastal beauty and... read more Roadschooling in Angers! Learning how Castles were made in France Dec 22, 2016 Having loved seeing Angers by night, as we explored it's superb Christmas Market. A brig ..read more

Strasbourg in France Need inspiration for your visit? Things we did in Strasbourg, France LifeinourVan City Reviews | Strasbourg | France Mar 5, 2018 Strasbourg in France Things we did in Strasbourg, France What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... What's our main tip for families? Head for the impressive cathedral before walking the short walk to where the river trips depart, view the EU parliament &... read more France | Revisiting Strasbourg; a family favourite from last year’s ‘Taste of France’ roadtrip Jun 8, 2017 They say travelling with extended families can be ..read more

Bordeaux in France Need inspiration for your visit? Things we did in Bordeaux, France LifeinourVan City Reviews | Bordeaux | France Mar 4, 2018 Bordeaux in France Things we did in Bordeaux, France What we liked about it here's just a few ideas.... Bordeaux really is as vibrant a city as Berlin or London in our humble opinion and perfect for kids! But don't miss the Bordeaux city pass as it has a great city... read more Can you do Bordeaux in a day? Learn 5 Things You Didn’t Know about Bordeaux across the day Dec 19, 2016 As you're probably aware from our last blog post, we've pret ..read more

The Dordogne is a classic French beauty that is hard to match… in fact it’s easier to see why the Lonely Planet recently voted it the 4th best destination across Europe. With impressively steep gorges, gorgeous cliff top towns and an unquestionable heritage as one of Europe’s most important ‘prehistoric sites’… we really haven’t found too many places to rival this across our entire ‘European Road Trip’. It’s charming festivals, unique but delicious local food and it’s abundance of family friendly outdoor adventure activities make this the perfect place to ‘stop the van’ and enjoy the summer s ..read more

Why not consider taking your family on a camping / motorhoming holiday to one of Europe’s best 5* campsites at Domaine de Massereau in the South of France. It’s such a special family friendly French campsite. A gem not to be missed…. check out more French blog posts here With the last of the summer sunshine hitting Europe, thoughts might just be turning to summer holidays next year. So if you’re looking for a luxury yet good value ‘family motorhome site’ in Europe? A place to unplug from daily life whilst keeping the kids fully entertained?     Th ..read more